Thanks in advance, Matt

So with all those difficulties, how would you mic this scene. I have a recorder and a lav mic, but can buy or rent more recorders and mics (boom, lav, or whatever type is needed), basically whatever is needed, I'll get. So what do you recommend?

I accidentally started a conversation on the Driftwood patches thread on audio straight into the GH2 with the 448kbps audio patch.

I am a documentary photographer and recently joined the PV forum after deciding that a GH2 is the tool to have for my work.

I had two queries regarding spanning and in-camera playback and they both have been answered in the Driftwood patch thread: 64GB SD Sandisk Extreme Pro 95mb/s is the only card that spans with Moon T7 reliably and the 448kbps audio patch will make any clip non playable in camera.

Now, to the reason of this thread.

My needs are to simplify the gear I carry with me. I used to work with Rode Videomics plugged to my 5DII and that was that. The audio from them wasn't great.

Now, with the 448kpbs hack, the GH2 can be a great audio recorder without the need for an external recorder like an Edirol or a Zoom.

The conversation as left in the Driftwood patch forum relates to these two tests I found for shotgun mics (most of which can be plugged straight to the GH2) which are outdoors and at two distances.

The distance from where I work and from where the mics would be to my subjects is in between those two tests, both indoors and outdoors.

So far, through my DT770 32ohm which is fed by a Dragonfly, the MKE600 is a bit bassy but very good and the AT897 and the MKH 416 perform similarly at a distance. Close up, the differences are far more obvious.

Also, there has been a suggestion of using an ISK CM 60 which is battery powered:

http://www.swamp.net.au/isk-cm-60-battery-powered-condensor-microphone.html

However, I am unable to find a sample from it. @oto02 said he is getting one and getting ready to test it.

Also, @Jim_Simon mentions that the GH2 can record really good audio so I have hopes that I can work out this rather simple rig for documentary work (TV, festivals)

Many thanks for all contributions in advance.

EDIT: I just heard the tests again with my Sony V6 and still, the AT and the 416 sound roughly similar on both. I am not sure if the MKE 600 equalized would be similar to the 416 raw or if one can up the bass a bit on the AT and make it sound less flat. Both, At and 416, sound crisp.

New features in WaveLab 8:

• Up to 8 monitor sets management
• EBU R-128-compliant meters, with a graph, true peak and loudness data normalizing support
• Plug-in management in a single window
• iZotope MBIT+ dithering plug-in
• Voxengo CurveEQ, Brickwall Limiter and Tube Compressor plug-ins
• Master transport panel for easier navigation in the project
• New SuperClip concept for combining multiple clips
• Master plug-in section for storing plug-in chains
• New audio editing tools: loudness management in audio parts, track lock, trim and split options, auto replay, new commands, etc.
• Metadata support
• Waveform zoom with 16-bit floating point resolution
• Batch processing

My issue is that a properly staged interview in the boxing club was cancelled in the last minute (figure me, all my gear & the boxer in front of a closed door at 9PM... "little" bummer!). But I had to do the interview that night because the boxer had a plane for mexico the next day... A dream situation for any shooter. Living in Paris there isn't any quiet place that I can find in the last minute, so I decided to forget the visual interview, do a voice over and just record audio in my (somewhat) quiet room. My issue is that I don't have a Ribon mic or any proper "voice-over mic". So I did it with what I have :

• A lavalier : sanken Cos. 11
• a boom : Sanken CS3e

So now I have my two mono tracks and hope to find a way to transform his voice into a voice-over with audition (I learn fast... but I don't know anything about mixing right now...). I will try to do what I can by testing over and over. But if someone can give me some advice on how I can enhance this voice it would be awesome. I don't necessarily want to transform his voice into something beautiful. I want to feel that I'm in his head. His thought... well a voice over. :-)

I have sennh. g3 with Omnidirectional mike.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mi-1-wireless-midi-interface-connecting-digital-piano-and-ios-device

I would like to see tutorial (I prefer video tutorials) that explains from recording to post-production all steps in feature film sound production. How to place mic tips, recording, foley, syncing, post-processing (mixing, compressing etc.), how to attach post-recorded sound to scene so that it really sounds like it's from the scene and not from my clothes room etc...

IMO this is now the area that really makes difference in between amateur and pro videos.

I enrolled to online course called "Introduction to Digital Sound Design". https://www.coursera.org/course/digitalsounddesign . It gave excellent information about sound theory and music, but didn't really tell how to do things in practice for feature film.

So great tutorials, are there any?

I've got a spec project I'm working on where one of my friends (a Grammy winning classical vocal soprano) will be tracking vocals in London. Unfortunately she doesn't have a studio of her own and we couldn't fit the session in while she was in L.A. because of a last minute scheduling conflict with the L.A. Phil.

So if anyone would in London would be interested in helping out, please let me know (and any info. about gear and space would also be appreciated). Thanks!

Maybe there are other people in this forum that would be interested.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1085205247/sound-for-film-and-television-vol-ii-advanced-topi

Features

Authentic Ensemble Performances
Ensemble Voice is an amazing function that utilizes parameters which « humanize » the performance to reproduce the subtle variations in timing heard in a real ensemble. This provides an authentic sound that sounds as if a group of actual performers were playing, and allows you to enjoy playing like an instrumental quartet with ease.

Welcome to Organ World
The Tyros5 features Vintage, Home, Euro, Concert, and Theatre organ Voices, all superbly reproduced with stunning samples that allow the Tyros5 to shine in any situation that an organist might encounter. With features such as a comprehensive set of realistic organ-style controls, adjustable effects, and intuitive operation that allows you to alter the sound in real time while you play, Organ World is sure to meet the demands of the most demanding performer.

Add Rhythm to your performances with Audio Styles
Adding forty new percussion-based Styles to the Tyros5’s impressive backing and accompaniment capabilities, Audio Styles add natural feel, ambience, and warmth to drum and percussion parts, offering greater expressive potential. Audio Styles also benefit from Yamaha’s Time Stretch Technology, which allows the audio to follow your tempo changes without changing pitch, so everything stays in perfect sync.

Enhanced DSPs for authentic effects that give you “that” sound
Not only does the Tyros5 have new and high-quality effect types, including Real Distortion and Real Reverb, it provides beautifully designed panel displays, with highly intuitive controls – just like actual effect devices. These also include VCM effects that use the same technology as the professional-level processing on Yamaha’s high-end mixers.

Real Reverb
Real Reverb is an improved version of the Reverb technology found in previous versions of the Tyros. New algorithms take a greater number of factors into account, producing smoother, more natural reverbs.

Real Distortion
Real Distortion effects are based on digital models of classic guitar amplifiers from the 1960′s and 1970′s. There are also digital models of legendary analog guitar effect pedals. The result meticulously reproduces the frequencies and dynamics of real distortion guitar sounds.

VCM
While digital solutions are increasingly prevalent in music production studios and performance venues, but older analog gear is still used to get the warm sound that digital effects typically cannot provide. Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology provides accurate reproductions of the classic sound of such effects units.

A versatile high performance audio engine that gives you total control over your sound.
The Tyros5 is capable of playing back and recording audio files, and also possesses a range of audio manipulation features you can use to create “karaoke” style “minus one” tracks in the key and tempo of your choice.

Audio Link Multi Pad
Audio Link Multi Pad function lets you link your own audio files (sound effects, vocal phrases, and so on), and trigger them from the Pads as you perform.

Vocal cancel
A powerful Vocal Cancel function effectively cancels or suppresses signals like vocals and solos that play a central role in an audio file, allowing you to make your own “minus one” track and sing “karaoke” style with just instrumental backing.

**Time stretch and pitch shift **
Not all singing voices have the same range. The Tyros5 can put your favorite song in the key of your choice with a powerful pitch shift feature that lets you change the key without changing the tempo. If you do want to change the tempo, you can use the time stretch feature to slow down or speed up the tempo without changing the pitch.

Record styles
In another first, the Tyros5 allows you to record Audio Styles to hard disk as audio files, which you can also use in performances.

Cross fader
Cross fader lets you adjust the volume balance between MIDI Song playback and Audio file playback, allowing you to give DJ-like performances while playing. Moving the fader to the left increases the volume of MIDI Song playback, while moving it to the right increases the volume of Audio playback.

Panel Lock
Lock the panel to prevent any settings from being changed when you are away from the instrument—the perfect function for the live performer.

4 Sub Out
Tyros5 features four Sub Out line-out connections that you can use to adapt your sound to any performance situation, whether it be sending a specific part to a powered monitor, or sending a different sound to the house PA.

Vocal Harmony2
With Vocal Harmony you can sing along with three of your own virtual background vocalists. Vocal Harmony2 takes that a step further with pitch recognition and stability controls. A convenient real-time Mic Level indicator is included in the main display, and a intuitive graphic user interface makes it easy to experiment with your own mic settings, effects and harmony types.

Specifications:

Dimensions

• Width 1140mm
• Height 142mm

• Depth 450mm

• Weight 14.0g

• Number of Keys - 61 / 76

• Initial Touch/Aftertouch
• Touch Response - Hard1, Hard2, Medium, Soft1, Soft2
• Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
• Sliders - 9 (including 1 assignable), Cross Fader
• Art. Switches - 2
• Display - 640 x 480, 7.5" screen

Voices

• Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 128
• Preset Number of Voices - 1279 Voices, 480 XG Voices, 37 Drum/SFX Kits
• Featured Voices
  • Ensemble 55
  • S.Art2 44
  • S.Art 288
  • MegaVoice 54
  • Live! 138
  • Cool! 81
  • Sweet! 37
  • Organ World 40
• Custom Optional Wave Capacity - MAX 1,024MB (Optional)
• Voice Edit Yes
• Sound Creator/Voice Set Yes

The Pa900 sound engine uses double the PCM memory of the best-selling Pa600 and extends the amount of User PCM memory to 192MB. The number of user Style locations has also expanded to 1,200, which will cover almost every style imaginable, and the improved built-in speaker system delivers it all with clear, rich sound. Standard features such as the TC Helicon Vocal Harmonizer, an MP3 player & recorder, Dual Crossfade Sequencer and Video output for lyric display enhance your performance options. The Pa900 packs all this in a high‐quality instrument featuring aluminium side-panels and a silver body to provide a prestigious look on any stage!

Some features

• Enhanced RX (Real eXperience) sound engine for improved realism and expressiveness
• An improved built-in speaker system delivers it all with clear, rich sound.
• Three assignable switches and a four-way joystick for total control of the sound articulation levels (DNC – Defined Nuance Control)
• 61-key, semi-weighted keyboard action, with velocity and aftertouch
• Large TouchView 7″ TFT display
• Easy layout and intuitive graphical interface with new search function
• 2-way speaker system for powerful, clear sound
• Enhanced Guitar Mode 2 for “even more realistic” guitar parts
• Chord Sequencer function, to record any chord progression on-the-fly
• 4 Stereo Master Effects (125 FX Types) + 2 Global Effects (Limiter, EQ)
• Enhanced compatibility with lyrics in graphical format (+G) for MP3
• Fully-programmable SongBook database, based on styles, SMF, Karaoke and MP3, with instant recall of song settings, plus user-definable lists and filtering and ordering options.
• Multi-language extended character set (lyrics can be shown in most original languages).

Product page - http://korg.com/pa900

Availability

Will be available in September 2013, price- $1899.

http://www.kraftmusic.com/digital-pianos-and-keyboards/arranger-keyboards/korg/pa900/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=MlWyM6DMtrg

• 61 keys
• over 310 styles
• more than 950 sounds
• color TouchView display
• Korg’s Enhanced RX (Real eXperience) sound engine
• $849.99 price

The evo is a pure keyboard controller that is connected to a computer via an Ethernet interface, and that communicates via Midi, OSC or our own in-house protocol with synthesizers, sequencers or similar. The keys are the special feature here. Every single key is equipped with a sensor that allows evo to read the finger position on a certain area of the key surface. Thus, every key offers, in addition to pitch and velocity, an additional level of polyphonic data input that can be used for continuous control of independent notes.

More at - http://www.endeavour.de/evo/overview.html

and also a big question regarding the music, the music is premixed in stereo or is it in 5.1??

Went to see some friends sound performance. As the only lighting was a desk lamp facing the wall I initially thought it was pointless to film anything. But then curiosity made me take out the camera and, much to my surprise, at ISO 1600 light was "enough". So I recorded one shot here, other shot there. My friend recorded the audio with a little Tascam.

Okay, now the problem I have is syncing shots with Tascam audio. I tried premiere built in sync, nothing, also tried plural eyes which managed to sync last bit (screen grab below). It seems to me, that the challenge is bigger because the kind of sound (mostly noise) and the distortion that both the camera and specially the Tascam picked up. Also both recordings suffer of what appears to be an in-built signal compression limiter

General timeline view of shots and audio

removed the audio files, there's no need of wasted bandwidth

In case you wonder, the audio doesn't make justice to massive wave of sound, distortion, reverberations and harmonics these two guys were "trying to tame". I'm not crazy about the noise musical genre but this one was goooood stuff, also got my ears clean, je je.
So if you know a method or analysis tool that can help me sync this particular audio and video, I'll be much appreciating your hand :-)
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Part 2

• Pro Tools Lesson - http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/free-protools-lesson?pid=2193
• Ableton Live Lesson - http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/free-ableton-lesson?pid=2194
• SONAR Lesson - http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/free-sonar-lesson?pid=2197
• Music Business Lesson - http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/free-business-lesson?pid=2195
• Propellerhead Reason Lesson - http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/free-reason-lesson?pid=2196

And many others.

http://berkleeshares.com/

Music Computing, a leader in touch technologies and advanced computer enhanced musical instruments releases ControlBLADE ES, a budget-friendly professional keyboard production station.

ControlBLADE ES is an all-in-one music production station, which allows users to compose, record, and mix songs that are ready for radio or direct Internet distribution.

ControlBLADE ES is powered by high-performance computer cores utilizing an Intel® Dual-Core 2.6GHz third-generation (Ivy Bridge) processor that is perfect for today's demanding musicians and the virtual instruments and software applications they use. The Windows 7 (64-bit) operating system is preconfigured for music production and can run virtually any software application or plug-in and is ready to use right out of the box without any bloatware to uninstall.

Run multiple plug-ins at once, record and sequence many audio and MIDI tracks simultaneously, and store millions of sound presets, the ControlBLADE ES packs a serious punch for the money.

“We designed the new ControlBLADE ES to allow virtually anyone on any budget to be able to produce radio-ready music.” Said Victor Wong, CEO, Music Computing. “However, it is still by far more powerful than any other traditional keyboard workstation and can do much more for half the price.”

The ControlBLADE ES is a 61-key model and comes standard with 4GB of RAM, which is upgradeable to 8GB, a 500GB 7200 rpms hard drive with upgrade options of 1TB, 2TB and 3TB, a DVD Burner, an external USB mini audio interface with 2ins and 2outs with various upgrade options, and bundled software including Windows 7 (64-bit) Home Premium OS, SonicSource Producer (8GB of VSTi sound presets), Audacity audio editor and recorder, and Tracktion audio production software.

Features for Audacity include: · Record live audio · Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs · Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files · Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together · Change the speed or pitch of a recording

Features for Tracktion 4 include: · Native FX plug-ins ranging from dynamics to modulation, reverb and more · Support for available third party VST and VSTi plug-ins · Mix Automation · Safe Record · Loop Recording · 64-bit, 192 kHz Mix Engine · Audio Clip manipulation · MIDI Editor · Filters – Volume / Pan, Level Meter, 4-Band EQ, Aux Send & Return and FX · Export to a variety of formats such as .wav, .aif, and .mp3

The ControlBLADE ES provides two (2) video monitor ports, which can be connected to standard LCD / LED TVs, general purpose computer video screens or Music Computing MotionCOMMAND touchscreens.

Good idea to get good affordable midi keyboard and fully integrate modern computer in it. This guys did it for quite long time, but mostly at premium prices and with big touchscreens.

http://www.musiccomputing.com/controlblade