Videomaker - Using a Field Mixer

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Mark covers the basics of field mixing. Here is our most recent article on field mixers: http://www.videomaker.com/article/13526 Also, this is a current buyer's guide: http://www.videomaker.com/article/13729

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• videomaker
• video
• technique
• tutorial
• sound
• audio
• microphone
• tip
• outside
• outdoor
• recording

[kennybenny17]

hey thanx 4 the vid but i have one question....can the field mixer work with camcorders more specifically the Canon Vixia HF S10

[videomaker]

You can use field mixers with any camcorder containing an external audio jack (only the most low-end camcorders don't have them). Your camcorder has a 1/8" input, so you may need an adapter, depending on the mixer's audio-out jacks. Check out the two links in the description for this clip (top right) for more info. Hope this helps!

[ErmesReturn]

so let me get what a field mixer is. It;s basically a solution for more audio imputs. so say my camera has only 2 XLR imputs but i need 4 i can just plug this thing in and have more imputs? is this it? ?? Please reply!?

[videomaker]

You got it. Every mixer is different, with a wide variety out there to choose from. Do your homework to find the one best suited for your specific needs. Check out the links to 2 articles listed in this video's description (top right), they'll get you headed in the right direction. Cheers.

[576ito1080p]

i type in "Field audio recorder field test outdoors " and yet it seems as if nobody tests in the real world outside,Why is this?

[unprofessionalvids]

awesome! need this for DSLR filmmaking! I'll go buy one today!

[576ito1080p]

@FortDodgeFilm No, is the short answer, you need 2 mic's and 2 channels for Stereo, 1 mic will give you mono twice , so L&R are equil.

[576ito1080p]

so where do I get something that sounds as good as a Sound Devices 442,that works on batteries,has 4 XLS's with 48v P for < $300:oo / £200:oo?

[dvamateur]

Honestly, I am not sure why the manufacturers charge $1K or more for 4-channel field mixers. I mean, they're all analog (sans the Sony DMX), and I got two 16-channel Behringers for $100 each. Is adding battery power to a mixer making it worth like it's been made out of gold? I just don't get it... I mean, don't get me wrong, I got the Sony DMX-P01, and Edirol R-44, and I am salivating over the Fostex FM-4. But why the price curve is so steep for a battery powered analog mixer?

[FortDodgeFilm]

Haha never mind! I should have finished the video before asking! xD

[FortDodgeFilm]

Nice vids! Will a field mixer turn my mono lapel mic into stereo when it passes the audio to the filming equipment or other recording device? Thanks.