Canon 7d Audio Mic test 2 with zoom h4n, Sennheiser ME66, and Azden SGM-2X - DSLR FILM NOOB

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Just upgraded to a Zoom h4n and that it sync perfectly with the canon 7d, I ran this test to get an idea of what microphone configuration I'll be using on my next project. The zoom h4n has no sync issues at all, and has a time and date stamp on each file which is great for matching up audio it will be replacing my zoom h4 as my most used field recorder.

I have the Zoom h4n set in 4 channel mode so that i can use both microphones and the zoom h4n's on board mic's at the same time.

Shot at 720p at ISO800 2f
lens Nikon Nikkor 50mm 1.4f
DFocus follow focus adapter
and Indisystems square with 15mm rails

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• ME66
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[briano1983]

with the Azden SGM-2X can you monitor the audio?

[onelonedork]

@briano1983 Depends on what you plug it into.

[traiano]

I liked the Azden more. I have Senheinser ME66 K6.

[onelonedork]

@traiano I've noticed the Azden is much better in rooms with Compact fluorescent lighting. It seems the ME66 starts to pick up hum from the lights. The ME66 does sound much better in rooms with halogen or incandescent lighting. Unfortunately each of my light stands uses 4 200watt equivalent CFL's.

[951rcguy]

how do you you sync the audio?

[MrNathanHawkins]

Why can't I hear the internal noise from the Canon7d on board mic?

[chordboard]

Zoom H4n sounded best. Gave a stereo feel. The mics were too monophonic. Also the canon mic sounded terrible.

[Utube6762]

To me the Zoom H4n sounded the best. In one of your other videos you said the audio outran teh video over a longer period of time. Would that have happened here had your test been longer. I also noticed in your other video that the H4n waveform and the waveform from the mic connected directly to the camera were never perfectly synched. You mentioned it wasn't out of synch by much. Was is so little it could not be noticed on the video.

[TheyBeBitchen]

@onelonedork do you have the Azden plugged into anything? I have the SGM-2X and I cant get any acceptable audio with it plugged directly into my Canon T2i

[MrMagicCreeper]

@briano1983 The mic can not by itself, but if you get a recorder with an audio meter then you can plug it in and meter the audio there :D

[AerialCityProd]

@onelonedork

I own the azden 2x and the h4n. I have one small problem but i cant find a solution to it anywhere. When connect to the h4n, the azden's levels are extremely low. Ive switched though countless settings but nothing changes it. Have you ever had this problem with you set up? Thanks

[aDriveByProd]

@Maione685 lol heck no .. It's probably the worst. I like the H4n.

[ferny107]

Zoom!!!

[camcorderguides]

Hi, can you tell me how much gain you put with the zoom? I have used mics on amps but I had to put the gain quite high just to get enough signal? Thanks