Re: Taking requests for new DSLR Podcasts

A survey of audio production devices and techniques.

It would be nice to pull in some seasoned audio guys like Ty Ford as a guest.

If it is impractical to have Ty in person, then do it VoIP or POTS. Oh yeah, report on how you do it! I personally use a JK Audio Broadcast Host Digital Hybrid.

What is Ty Ford's take on Zoom H4n and Tascam DR100?

Ask Ty about limitations of the shooter doubling as wannabe audio guy. Ty seems very low key, but this bit could get animated and colorful.

Talk microphones, including built-in on Zoom and Tascam above because they are pervasive to amateur and event videographer-level DSLR production, but also discuss real production mics plugged into XLRs of those devices.

What standard of audio production balances the quality level people are seeking from DSLRs?

Discuss using 2-channel (aka stereo) recorders to capture mono audio, with differing levels. What devices support this technique?

Is using cheap digital audio recorders as planted devices a viable technique?

What about conventional mic preamps and mixers?

Do a feature on mid-side stereo mic technique, including production recording, equipment, and processing in post.

Frankly, anything less than XLR inputs with real mics, I think Ty is going to dismiss as toys. This includes all the Beachtek type adapters and Rode camera mics.

Tips on using wired lavaliers with typical DSLR recording equipment like Zoom H4n and Tascam DR-100.

Is using a boom operator with a wireless transmitter to throw audio to the recorder a bad idea? How about to camera audio input?

Cover multi-track audio recorders like Tascam DR-680, Tascam HS-P82, Sound Devices 7-Series. Advantages of discrete channel recording in situations like interviews where more than 2 people are involved.

Discuss wild audio, using non-sync sound. These forgotten techniques were once standard practice in the era of 16mm production.

Define some "next steps" for audio quality with DSLR. Including higher end recorders like Sound Devices, etc.

Address audio in post, the pain of poor source, handling stereo, problems of summing prosumer audio to mono, phase cancellation issues , etc.

Double system sound, PluralEyes, etc.

Get heavy duty with PluralEyes, discuss time code, and lack thereof, compensation techniques, limitations of PluralEyes.

Sum up DSLR audio beginning, "If you love your editor, make absolutely sure of these things..."