Lavalier Mic Connected Directly to DSLR Audio Test (Canon 7D)

http://devowe.com/blog/2011/lavalier-mic-connected-directly-to-dslr-audio-test/ - Audio Technica ATR-3350 connected directly to the Canon 7D DSLR. I wanted to do a quick audio test to see how well the 7D handled the ATR3350 connected directly to the microphone port. Notice the audio levels are extremely high and my voice is distorted. Using the ATR3350 connected directly to a DSLR is not a very good option at all unless you have Magic Lantern for the 550D (T2i), 5D Mark II, or other DSLR.

Buy the Audio Technica ATR-3350 here: http://amzn.to/vS9Q5e

Zoom H1 digital audio recorder: http://amzn.to/yM5B0l

With Magic Lantern, you can control the gain control. Since the 7D has automatic gain control (AGC), the levels are blown way out to -0db.

☞ PROS:
✏ Convenient way to have on-talent audio without extra equipment
✏ Could work very well with a DSLR that has the Magic Lantern firmware hack (Such as the Canon 5D Mark II, T2i, or others)

☞ CONS:
✏ Nearly unusable audio because of the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) on the 7D
✏ Only records to left channel with provided 3.5mm connection (simple solution would be to buy a 3.5mm mono to stereo adapter)


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TRANSCRIPT:
Hello, this is Michael from devowe.com with another quick review. I have the Audio Technica ATR-3350 lavalier microphone connected directly to the Canon 7D with its twenty foot cable. The camera is approximately twelve to fifteen feet away from myself. This is the raw audio - no post-production whatsoever. And so there you have it - the quick overview of the Audio Technica ATR-3350 connected directly to the Canon 7D. Thanks for watching, and we'll see you later!

Category:

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Tags:

• lavalier microphone
• lav mic
• ATR3350
• Audio Technica ATR-3350
• digital
• sound
• Canon 7D
• 5D
• T2i
• 550D
• Magic Lantern Hack
• Magic Lantern Firmware
• Lavalier Microphone Test
• Audio Test
• Lavalier Mic Audio Test

[MaKsPuA]

I have a T2i with magic lantern and I do Steadicam video in streets/places so I would like to know if this mic is ok to record ambiant sound.

thanks

[michaeldevowe]

@MaKsPuA I wouldn't recommend it. Though the ATR 3350 is an omni-directional mono (1 channel) microphone, it's more for dialog. For ambient sound, try to get stereo sound. The Zoom H1 works really well for this - it's light, fairly inexpensive, and produces very decent audio. See the description for a link to the H1. Hope that helps!

[SpiritualWarrior30]

It does thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Have a wonderful and yummy holiday

[michaeldevowe]

@SpiritualWarrior30 Thanks, you too!

[SpiritualWarrior30]

Yes it has an adapter. Everything was on, i have the adapter that comes with it. Is the one that connects to the camera and it send the signal to the laviliars.

[michaeldevowe]

@SpiritualWarrior30 Make sure your transmitter AND receiver are both turned on. Consider searching for tutorials or walkthroughs based on your model of Sennheiser lavalier. Hope it works out for you.

[MaKsPuA]

@michaeldevowe ok thanks a lot for your reply

[SpiritualWarrior30]

I wasnt sure if there was a funtion in the camera that I need to press, or set?

[michaeldevowe]

@SpiritualWarrior30 Make sure your microphone switch is on, and the jack is completely plugged in. Are you using any sort of adapter?

[SpiritualWarrior30]

Hey I m having problems connecting my lavalier to my 7 d. I m not getting any sound. What m I missing? is a sennheiser style. please help