AX-2000 to Mac Connection?

In this quick tutorial, I show you quickly how to connect the new AX-2000 AVCHD camera to Final Cut Pro. This camera also connect just fine to Final Cut Express. As long as you use a standard USB cable from the camera to your computer, you'll be fine.

AX-2000 info:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=101...

Cameras supported by Apple:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US



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[OwenOMalley]

I just ordered the AX-2000...do you use Sony memory sticks or SD cards? What size works best...16 or 32g? Is one better then the other?

[MedievalHollywood]

@OwenOMalley. I think the SD cards are better because if you wanted to change cameras down the line, you could use the SDs you already got since your next camera may not take Sony's cards, as they are made specifically for Sony cameras. I use two SanDisk Extreme 32GB cards and LOVE them. Two 32GB cards allow a tad over 6 hours of full HD footage footage @ 30FPS. Now to go with 16GB or 32GB, that depends on your budget and how much footage you want to capture. Hope this helps!

[lisa728]

Oops! I didn't realize the line two switch had three settings, I thought it was just internal mic and line 2- it actually allows you to join with line 1- very cool! Still not Broadcast safe which is about -6db, how is yours set up? mine sounds better in auto for some reason- theres a noise in manual when I raise it up. What is that tiny little switch on the mic? Looks like you need a pin to switch it. Also do you move the "pan" to the center in FCP? Or do you leave it to the left?

[MedievalHollywood]

@lisa728. Yah, auto is usually good way to go to make sure you don't get any peaking. And if it's too quiet, you can boost it up in post by upping the volume up to +6db. And you want more, just duplicate the audio. It's a little trick I've picked up. For the switch, its is mostly likely a lowpass filter. This means it takes the super low frequencies that could disrupt the mic, such as wind, and makes them silent. And yes, either a center pan or I record both L & R as one on the camera.

[lisa728]

@MedievalHollywood I got the best audio by putting the cam in manual, linking both channels to line 1 and going into a closet! -6db crystal clear! I got the mic based on your video and I'm glad I did! Thanks again for all your help!

[MedievalHollywood]

@lisa728.  No problem, my friend. I'm glad I could help. :)

[ferraridude333]

it dose'nt work for me :( the transfer just goes idel and all stops :P i'm useing final cut express

[klitsch8201]

When doing the log and capture, i get a red ! in the status area. I am not able to then drag and drop into the time line. I have the Sony HDR-AX2000. what am I doing wrong. I am using Final Cut Express.

[lisa728]

Please tell me what settings you put your mic on- Are you using one of those splitter wires that plug into line 1 and 2? I plugged into line 1 using phantom power and its so low, -30db in automatic when raising the level all the way high in FCP! When I put it in manual and raise the dial up to 8 it sounds poor- I have line two switched down so theres no internal recording. If possible please tell me how to get those levels up to -6db nice and clear. I see a tiny switch on the mic, what is that?

[lisa728]

1000 Thank youzz! The cable was not searchable by description for some reason. The one you sent "PECXMXF1.5RS" was too long so I just erased the 1.5 part and found this one "pecxmxf03rc" on B&H- looks like a telephone cord though! Not sure I'm gonna like that at all! lol, but it's short, wont drag and gets the job done!- Thank you!