In reply to chris_s:
> Now you're getting into areas that us radio folk never have to worry about, but I think rallymania has answered the question
Still at the research and development phase and I have a feeling that I have to focus on one technical aspect above all else. And that is good audio.
I realise and understand that I am a punter but I want as good audio as I can get on a budget. I like my Rode stereo videomic Pro but I can't help notice an awful lot of static. There may be good reasons for this, in that I don't have a fekin clue how to get the best out of the kit.
My camcorder allows me to manually adjust the Audio Recording Levels while the Rode mic has three settings of -10Db, 0Db and +20Db and a High Pass 75Hz filter to get rid of low level noise.
Try as I may, I don't have a scooby on how to best add these combinations. While wearing my headphones do I put the mic into the highest setting of +20Db and reduce the Audio Levels on my camcorder?
Or do I use a different combination?
What ever I do, I can hear a buzzing during quiet moments.
One thing that I have learnt is that it may be best to invest in a way to record away from the camera and up close and personal with the Talking Head. Would it be best to get a Lav mic and audio recorder and sync up later?
Mr Google has mentioned both a Zoom H1 and Zoom H2. Are these a good budget option for capturing audio with a mic?
If not I'm open to suggestions.
Questions, questions, questions. I just don't want to look or sound like a tit.