Tech Talk - Furry Head on H1 Zoom Wind Test + iPod as a Mic + Mini DSLR Camera Tripod? Mic Handle

This episode of tech talk features a little bit of everything First off, I wanted to share this cool mini tripod that shipped out free with one of my camera bags.

The mini table tripod is made of plastic but still has a sturdy design. If it was made out of aluminum, it'd be perfect!! But it's still a nice little piece of gear to have in the bag. It is able to support my DSLR camera pretty well! (Though it may not be designed for that much weight)

It's also a great handle for my Zoom H1 !! The mini tripod is made by a few companies, the most familiar is Vivitar.
More info available here:
3" Mini Digital Camera Tripod
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QFK09C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=k...


I was impressed with how well the windscreen did, it was a windy day! The audio quality of the Zoom h1 was nice, though I think I had my input levels slightly too high as the audio peaked in a few places during my dialogue.

If you listen closely, it sounds like there is a 'whistling' noise as the wind blows created by the windmuff... Interesting.

And I'm still getting use to how 'stereo' the mic pick up is. Tilting the mic just slightly and the audio moves from center to left or right.

The ipod audio was surprisingly good! Though placing it in a pocket, you can hear the rustling of the clothes.

But it wouldn't make too bad of a mic. ...backup, last resort mic. :)

Zoom H1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040ZK6GY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=k...

ZoomH1 Wind Screen - Furry Head
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042GUXQ4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=k...

Thanks for watchinng!


This episode:
Cameras:
Canon T2i - Tamron AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di2 lens
B-roll camera: Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Zoom h1 audio
ipod touch 4th gen. audio
Vegas Movie Studio 11
Windows 7 - 64bit

Category:

Education

Tags:

• zoom
• h1
• ipod
• touch
• audio
• test
• windscreen
• furry
• fuzzy
• head
• wind
• muff
• vivitar
• mini
• table
• tripod
• budget
• dslr
• gear
• mic
• handle
• tech
• talk
• knoptop
• review
• overview
• t2i
• tamron
• filmmaking
• movie
• video
• better
• redhead
• red
• furryhead
• windmuff

[ShelterDogs]

Wow. That iPod really did do a nice job recording the audio. No wind noise either. Amazing. But... how well would the ipod do in a setting like... say, recording a band at the local coffee shop? Or recording a lecture in an auditorium? I bought my H1 for drum lessons. Now I'm rethinking that! Or maybe the iPod wouldn't handle louder noises too well.

[Knoptop]

@ShelterDogs yeah, voice and music is a big difference, I don't think the ipod would be the choice recorder for a band or even a lecture. Though, you can plug mics into the ipod. (with the correct adapter) you could plug any mic into the ipod. But, the other thing is the ipod, battery life and memory... they seem to fill up and go fast.

[TheAlexMcGee]

haha I just used the Tamron AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di2 lens this weekend on my T2i for my senior film I love it! I was shooting at night and the 2.8f does pretty well.

[Knoptop]

@TheAlexMcGee Nice!  Yes, this is my favorite lens so far.

[NearPerfectTV]

Would you use the Zoom H1 on a boom for a feature film? Or is there a better option for cheap?

[Knoptop]

@NearPerfectTV hmm.. the mic can achieve pretty good quality for the price, I'm not aware of anything close in quality for the price. You would need to run line out- headphones to be sure your levels are good, and you want to be sure to pick up a wind screen...the mics are super sensitive to wind.

[Daluprime]

The iPod in your shirt had some good sound.

[ChrisAstro30]

lol!! We have the same tripod!!!!

[WeRideStreet123]

i like the ipods sound better

[phattanapon]

@antonioreyes1987 with the latest firmware now you can.

[jwr94]

Download free app called iTalk Recorder it's better than iPod's default recording. I thing the paid version of this app let's you upload your file directly to your dropbox account. Oh and yes it does have a good mic but only for talking. When recording at live bands is just awful. I am good with my H1.

[spiker369]

there were two N's in watching at the end, is it suppose to be like that? :O

[CussinSailor36]

Your videos are really getting better man...keep it up.

[TardProductions]

I have 2 Zoom 1's and love them.. I can use it on a boom pole or if I have 2 actors I just attach the clip on mics... Easy and sounds great!

[Tomsen912]

The iPod works nice for who can't afford a Zoom and have an iPod

[therealcanyon]

MAN. That wind screen did AMAZING.