Does using this eliminate the internal lens AF noise when the mic is mounted directly on adapter without wire? Am using Pana 14mm 2.5 & Oly 45mm 1.8 lenses.
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It is really and amazingly good sound recording system ! I have not encountered any AF noise from internal mechanisms. The last take of Over the Rainbow was one of my first uses of the SEMA-1 microphone system mounted on a hand held Olympus EPL-1 w/ kit lens.http://www.fandalism.com/hhh/ceQh The earlier video or the solo singer & girls swaying was made without the SEMA-1 system so you can compare the two cuts.
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It seems that it does, or at least reduces it. I never seem to notice any interfering noises with the audio mic recording on my video clips. But the mic works much better than one would think. I`m satisfied with the mic while the AF is active. Being outboard of the Camera`s housing, it seems to avoid internal adjustment noises and picks up the ambient sound you desire. But it is a great stereo mic for editing the sound quality for playback. Just give it a try, I`m sure you`ll be pleased.
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Yes. We did that a few weeks ago. You do need the 1/4" to 1/8" adapter of course. But our unit had a lot of hum/hiss in it, rendering it unusable.I'm thinking that cabled versions (shielded cables) might be an option (saw them in Russia recently, ironically).But I decided this is awkward unless you have one mike per person, so I'm looking at sensitive microphones. Some seem to be able to cover large areas. For which a USB interface seems to be suggested, not plug in. Sound cards in PCs seem to not be adequate for good results, I've read - and experienced.
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You would have to cut one end off, unthread it, and you would not be able to but it back from what I can see. Then you are going to have to tether the replacement mic wire with ties. Best to look for an alternative or just get some velcro ties or equivalent to tether is so it will not accidentally move and add noise to a recording. I did this using a USB Blue Yeti for a while. You have a mound of XLR sitting on the desk unused. But since I have gone back to a XLR mic.
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As an owner of a couple of Nikon's with video capability (D800 and D300s), it depends on the lens. AF-S lenses are quite a bit quieter than AF lenses, however, if you are planning on using auto focus during production, off camera sound is a must. The onboard mic will pick up any autofocus noise.
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If you attach a 2nd mic to filter background noise you will get excellent quality sound. By itself it's pretty good but, it will pick up any background noise so just don't podcast where there is a lot of that.
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Thanks for the info. What does sound attenuation mean and do? Also, are there any shotgun mics that will fit the Canon mount that are of excellent quality? Shotguns if I understand it will only get sound toward the front and center of the camera.
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Yes, just make sure your camera is set to line in (as opposed to mic in) since your mixer will have its own gain controls. You should also be aware that even though this cable works well and is of good quality, movement of it during recording will likely result in audible noise, so if your camera is tripod mounted you'll be fine, but if you're using it handheld you may want to get an 1/8" extension cable so the splitter is away from the movement.
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Short answer: yes, in line-in and external mic modes disable the internal mics.
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Frankly I recommend you don't buy this unit. I own one and it is a good microphone however the mount rattles. That means that when it's top mounted to your camera any movement creates a cracking or popping noise in your audio - not a good thing. Besides that it takes an inconvenient 9-volt battery. Trust me, it's not what you want. Here's what I ended up buying and it's an excellent, noise free unit with excellent sound quality and takes one AA battery.Shure VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Microphone
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It's got to be the frequency range. It's a nice mike... good distance, good clarity. Only bad thing is that there is not enough mechanical isolation between the microphone body and the mic itself. It seems to pick up my wedding ring rather loudly.
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I don't know if this will help, but have you turned AGC or Automatic Gain Control off on your camera? There is also a switch in the battery compartment of the mic to change the output level from 0db, -10db, and -20db.
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It appears to do this with my Canon Camcorder connected to a microphone mixer with the adapter. It is not true stereo sound.
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I use this strictly as a talent mic in a fairly quiet audition setting and it eliminates any white noise. You should clip it 6-10 inches away from your mouth. I have an extension cable I bought separately, but the sound quality has remained consistent and is 100 percent better than simply using the internal phone mic.
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This is due to the 50mm f/1.8 lens having the old style focusing motor, not USM. It is not the lens adapter causing this noise. For lenses like this I recommend manually focusing.
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If you work it with the cardiod pattern, work it close and reduce the gain you should be able to reduce the background noise. You could also surround the mic with a sound shield - I think Amazon has these three sided foam contraptions.
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Honestly I'd go with the Rolls solid state pre-amp filter and not the passive like I have - I'm going to have to call Rolls and to see what's the best device to boost the input signal into the passive filter - I'm getting excellent sound but I want more volume when using the G5 - for most people it would be more than loud enough - it's really a simple fix of having a good pre-amp - I see what your doing - all I can say is I'm not having your problem with my set up - you need to make sure your signal is clean
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On the EPL-1 the gain (volume) is automatic. I get my best sound recordings when I use a micro extension coax cable to put the microphone with its clip extremely close to the person that I'm recording. Putting the mic close to the sound source can help to isolate the sound you want from background noise, too. Here's a video that I did this way:http://youtu.be/FHWGCMxyo4U