canon EOS 60D h4n test of mic recording options

A test of recording audio onto a Canon 60D using the H4n to provide XLR inputs, phantom power and level adjustments, which is then compared with straight recording onto the H4n.

I have used the method described by John Veleta at http://cinesmarts.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/recording-with-zoom-h4n/

It seems fairly similar to my ears...and would avoid having to sync in post...seems like a great option. Thanks John!

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• 60D
• h4n
• test
• mic
• audio
• Canon
• EOS

[Mavoz]

Thanks for the comments...I've actually just tried the Video Mic direct into the 60D...have also noticed that hiss...is not too bad when there is a lot of background noise...but in quieter conditions it is not great...for my next project I'll go with dual sound...the Video mic to capture what it can...and the H4n for more ambience...interviews etc.

[Idsz]

Hi Mavoz,

Very nice test! Hearing the NT4 directly into the 60D without hissing is really good. When you do another test could you stand a little further from the mic and add a little pause (silence) for noise level check?

[Mavoz]

@Idsz Thanks Idsz...I'll try and do another check soon...

[aidilteper]

Hi Mavoz,

Have you tried a test with the onboard H4N mic using the same settings?

I would like your inputs about the audio quality, especially the hiss in the recording.

[Macbookpro1481]

I think I am going to go with H4n with XLR mic of some type on camera. I have also seen some videos of people going directly into canon mic port from H4n to eliminate need for sync.

[unoriginalism]

was the sound recorded directly on the 60d?

[BillyBroas]

Great video. I was wondering if you could use a mic like the Rode VideoMic plugged into the H4n, which would then feed into the 60D. The VideoMic plugged directly into the 60D gives me a horrible hiss, but I'd like to avoid syncing later on. Would the VideoMic - H4n - 60D combo help things?

[desilva3032]

Excellent test, not many around with examples to back it up. I wonder if you could do that without hiss in all circumstances ie. Very loud ambient room. Could you then turn down the volume on the h4n? Then check the peaking on the 60d.