Hi, I have a job coming up where I need to get good audio with the video. I have just bought a rode NTG4+ and have a XLR to 3.5mm adapter going into my EOS R.
The levels seem low, turning to up so they just touch the yellow when peaking and there is a lot of hiss. I am guessing the camera amp is being pushed too far! The hiss can be eliminated in post, but the levels are still low, to the point I have the mac on full volume and it sounds just about right!
I do have a cheap lad mic that seems to do a much better job (i.e. I can lower the recording levels and get good, loud sound, with a bit of hiss that can be dealt with), but on this job I won't be able to use it for some shots.
I have been doing some research and think I need a pre amp. so the input is higher and then I can turn the camera levels down. Was looking at the Saramonic SmartRig+ but would appreciate any advise as to:
Appreciate any help or advise anyone can give.
T
The levels seem low, turning to up so they just touch the yellow when peaking and there is a lot of hiss. I am guessing the camera amp is being pushed too far! The hiss can be eliminated in post, but the levels are still low, to the point I have the mac on full volume and it sounds just about right!
I do have a cheap lad mic that seems to do a much better job (i.e. I can lower the recording levels and get good, loud sound, with a bit of hiss that can be dealt with), but on this job I won't be able to use it for some shots.
I have been doing some research and think I need a pre amp. so the input is higher and then I can turn the camera levels down. Was looking at the Saramonic SmartRig+ but would appreciate any advise as to:
- if I need a preamp
- am I doing something else wrong
- if I do need a preamp, is the smartrig+ the right one
Appreciate any help or advise anyone can give.
T