Rabu, 20 November 2013

How good is Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 for filming LIVE MUSIC?

Q. It seems like a decent HD camcorder for the price but I can't find any example's of it recording live music so I'm not sure how the audio would come out. Anyone use this camera for that purpose?
Thanks.

A. Unless it has a microphone jack and recording level control, no, it's not good for recording live music at all. Cheap consumer-grade camcorders are generally a bad idea for audio recording.

In a controlled recording situation (e.g. at home) you could try using a separate audio recording device (a computer with audio recording software and a quality microphone) and record every take with a clapperboard. You would have to re-synch audio and video track later in a video editing program (not Movie Maker, obviously).

If you are thinking about taking a camcorder to a live concert, it will mostly record the audience around you, and the music itself will be like background noise.


What kinda of video camera should I buy?
Q. I am somewhat on a budget, but I will pay for quality. I am mainly wanting it to record live music in bars, so I want something that can handle that much noise clearly.

This part is not necessary but I'm going on a canoe trip soon, so if there is one I can take down the river too, that would be awesome. But I don't want to sacrifice video/sound quality just for that.

A. Live music = loud = camera or camcorder needs some sort of audio gain control. I would also expect that these would be night scenes - or poor indoor lighting. Hopefully, there is stage lighting for the performers.

Canoe trip = waterproof. Generally, there are housings available for waterproofing, so I think the long-pole is the audio control.

Step 1: Set a budget.

At the low end, there's the GoPro Hero or something from the Canon HF R line. With the GoPro's using an external digital audio recorder like a Zoom H1 and synching audio when editing the video. With the proper camcorder like the Canon HF R series, then use the "attenuator" mic setting for loud audio and a waterproof "bag". The camera is not expected to deep in the water, so an expensive deep-water housing is not needed. I think the Ewa Marine VLA would fit most of the Canon HF series camcorders. Sony has its line of underwater housings for Sony camcorders so any of the HDR-series cams can work for both your needs... Another angle is the Zoom Q3HD and not use it while canoeing (but after landing).





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