Q. Im getting a Beta 58a mic (Pro mic) and im into metal. I want a camcorder to make a music video or two. Not much money but looking around 80 to 150 bucks to spend on it. I know nothing about camcorders so if theres anyout there that would be good for me i have no clue where to look or who to buy from. I would like it to be HD as well.
A. Camcorders at the low end usually have no way to control the audio gain. Metal is loud. Loud audio will be recorded as being very muddy and most likely with lots of static. This is because the built-in automatic audio gain control cannot effectively deal with loud audio. After recording, this cannot be fixed with any tools - hardware or software.
It sounds like you are considering connecting the Beta 58 to the camcorder. First, camcorders in your stated price range usually have no "audio input" or mic connection. As far as I know, the Shure Beta 58a has a XLR connection. Consumer grade camcorders do not use a XLR connection. AND, assuming you have instruments behind you, lets think this through and assume you are using a camcorder with manual audio control and XLR audio inputs...
You are holding and singing into the mic. The instruments and drums are behind you. The audio recorded to the camcorder will have REALLY LOUD voice and the instruments will be buried in the background. the mix will be poor. You will be much better off connecting the mic to a mixing board and micing all the instruments (or using direct boxes for them) - if they don't get into the board, they will not be heard when recorded. In this manner the feed from the board to the camcorder can be mixed properly... another option (this works even better and is easier to do) is just place the camcorder with a good view and have it record what the house hears.
Your mic still needs to plug into a mixing board - which is what controls the PA system and that is how people hear you in the house/venue.
Since we just eliminated plugging your mic into the camcorder, that requirement falls off the list. We get back to needing a camera or camcorder that has some way to control the audio level being recorded. At your stated price range, I am not aware of anything available.
The closest I can get you is something in the Canon HF R series. The audio gain control consists of a "normal" and "attenuator" (for loud audio) setting in the camcorder's option menu. There may be other options - if you *think* you found the camcorder you want, download the camcorder's manual from the manufacturer's support site. If there is some sort of audio control it will be described there. If nothing is in there referring to controlling the recorded audio level, then the feature is not available.
It sounds like you are considering connecting the Beta 58 to the camcorder. First, camcorders in your stated price range usually have no "audio input" or mic connection. As far as I know, the Shure Beta 58a has a XLR connection. Consumer grade camcorders do not use a XLR connection. AND, assuming you have instruments behind you, lets think this through and assume you are using a camcorder with manual audio control and XLR audio inputs...
You are holding and singing into the mic. The instruments and drums are behind you. The audio recorded to the camcorder will have REALLY LOUD voice and the instruments will be buried in the background. the mix will be poor. You will be much better off connecting the mic to a mixing board and micing all the instruments (or using direct boxes for them) - if they don't get into the board, they will not be heard when recorded. In this manner the feed from the board to the camcorder can be mixed properly... another option (this works even better and is easier to do) is just place the camcorder with a good view and have it record what the house hears.
Your mic still needs to plug into a mixing board - which is what controls the PA system and that is how people hear you in the house/venue.
Since we just eliminated plugging your mic into the camcorder, that requirement falls off the list. We get back to needing a camera or camcorder that has some way to control the audio level being recorded. At your stated price range, I am not aware of anything available.
The closest I can get you is something in the Canon HF R series. The audio gain control consists of a "normal" and "attenuator" (for loud audio) setting in the camcorder's option menu. There may be other options - if you *think* you found the camcorder you want, download the camcorder's manual from the manufacturer's support site. If there is some sort of audio control it will be described there. If nothing is in there referring to controlling the recorded audio level, then the feature is not available.
What kind of camcorder for amateur music video?
Q. I am looking to make a very low budget music video... and a series of low budget kind of documentary type videos. My question is what kind of camcorder would be good enough for the job? I have a budget of $300 at the most would like to keep under $250 for the camera. I need something with good quality and is compatible with a MAC. Thank you to anyone who helps.
A. Forget Mini-dvd tooooooo many problems. if you are going to add music after the video has been taken then the audio quality is not going to matter so much, (most camcorders mics are not very good)
you have a choice of mini-dv (highest quality (Tape)) then media card then Hard drive the last is out of your budget.
If video quality is high on your list then go for Mini-dv if you are going to post it to a video website then the importance of high quality is not so important then go for media card cameras.
Depending on your Mac as they developed Firewire (IEEE1394) then that will work fine on a mac. you will need to check with the camcorder makers to see if a media card camera will be ok on your Mac even if its not there are plenty of video converters around.
Good luck
RR
you have a choice of mini-dv (highest quality (Tape)) then media card then Hard drive the last is out of your budget.
If video quality is high on your list then go for Mini-dv if you are going to post it to a video website then the importance of high quality is not so important then go for media card cameras.
Depending on your Mac as they developed Firewire (IEEE1394) then that will work fine on a mac. you will need to check with the camcorder makers to see if a media card camera will be ok on your Mac even if its not there are plenty of video converters around.
Good luck
RR
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