budget sound recording with Canon 700d video

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Hello,

I recently purchased canon 700d with 18-135mm lens. I recorded few videos with it, results are satisfactory. However, I'm not happy with the sound, it is very noisy.

Can you recommend any budget (around 50 quid) mic, shotgun mic or something for better sound quality?

I'd appreciate your help here,
regards
 
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What sound are you recording? I used a digital dictaphone for a wedding which worked great.

Have you got magic lantern on your 700D? It allows modification of sound recording.
 
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WelshNoob said:
What sound are you recording? I used a digital dictaphone for a wedding which worked great.

Have you got magic lantern on your 700D? It allows modification of sound recording.
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Hi,

I am recording sound for short videos. Record dialogues clearly.

any budget suggestion would be helpful.
 
It's not a neck mic. The recorder has its own microphone or you can plug one in and place it where you like.
 
WelshNoob said:
It's not a neck mic. The recorder has its own microphone or you can plug one in and place it where you like.
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Thank you so much.. I respect your suggestion, I'll go ahead and purchase this one.

thank you so much.
 
It's not a mic. It's a digital sound recorder, AKA a dictaphone. You'd have to fashion something.
 
Thank you guys.. I have purchased
Philips silver Voice Tracer digital recorder
recorder as suggested by sir @WelshNoob .

I'll update the thread when I receive it and test it.

I wish I could buy the other one, but really don't have budget for that..

thank you everyone for suggesting, I really appreciate your suggestions :)
 
Hi,

Can anyone suggest a good mic as well? Because I think it'd be hard to place this on correct position as I cant put it on tripod etc..

So, any good mic ideas in same range would be appreciated,
thank you.
 
Umair said:
Hi,

Can anyone suggest a good mic as well? Because I think it'd be hard to place this on correct position as I cant put it on tripod etc..

So, any good mic ideas in same range would be appreciated,
thank you.
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It weighs nothing. Zip tie or duct tape it to a tripod if that's what you want, but it does come with an external microphone aswell.
 
WelshNoob said:
It weighs nothing. Zip tie or duct tape it to a tripod if that's what you want, but it does come with an external microphone aswell.
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Hi,

I got the product. Its alright, but it cant be used over a little distance.. Its quality is good if you put it near mouth. However, I boost the audio to +12db on computer and it gives alright sound. However, it picks up some noise as well (less than camera tho), can you please suggest any good software to reduce noise.

Regards
 
Umair said:
Hi,

I got the product. Its alright, but it cant be used over a little distance.. Its quality is good if you put it near mouth. However, I boost the audio to +12db on computer and it gives alright sound. However, it picks up some noise as well (less than camera tho), can you please suggest any good software to reduce noise.

Regards
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I don't know what you are after, ever since microphones were used they were put as close to the subject as possible using booms ect.
 
WelshNoob said:
I don't know what you are after, ever since microphones were used they were put as close to the subject as possible using booms ect.
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Hi,

The problem is that, the voice volume of the dictaphone i bought is still less than the camera's built-in microphone.

Can you suggest any good mic that I can attach with the camera, canon 700d.

I appreciate all your help.
Thank you.
 
What you have to remember with sound is that the further away the microphone is from the sound source (i.e. the people talking) the more noise you will get in the recording. The best way to record sound is to either use a tie clip mic (aka lavalier mic) for each speaker or use a shotgun mic (something like a Rode Video Mic or Video Mic Pro) as close as possible to the two.

Each solution has its' own problems:

  • the tie clip mic is prone to rustling sounds if not put in the right place and it rubs on the talents clothing, they can also sound quite tinny and finally you may not want the mic showing in your shot.
  • Using a shotgun mic you either need someone or a mic stand to hold it above the speakers heads out of shot or put it on a table as close as possible to the talent.
You can get good sound using either method so long as you set your recording levels as high as possible providing that they don't peak/clip.

One last thing, pay attention to where you are recording, mics will pick up all kinds of ambient sound, including computer fans/hard drives, air conditioning, traffic outside, mobile phones, etc...

EDIT: Audacity is a good free audio editor for noise reduction

If you have any questions please ask.
 
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A bit above your budget, but the Rode Videomic pro is a great option, as it has built in preamps. This means you can then set the amps on your camera very low and eliminate that awful hiss.
 
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