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What Equipment Do You Use for Audio/Video?
Yeah, I know it's odd that I would ask myself a question....but I've had to answer this question a few times in other venues, so I thought I'd create the definite and most updated answer. So, instead of answering the question in the question, I'll post an answer. Hopefully you won't get concerned and think I've cloned myself (something I'm actively pursuing).
Also, feel free to ask related questions in the discussion below.
Also, feel free to ask related questions in the discussion below.
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Permalink Reply by Rhett (Shahbaz) on
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Video Equipment:
Main Camera (as of 2009): Panasonic HMC-150
Behind-the-Scenes, Vlogging Camera: Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1
Previous Camera (which most of our videos were shot on, up until summer 09): Panasonic DVX100
Mics: Azden SGM-1000 and Azden SGM-2x (shotgun mics)
Light Kit: Lowell kit with two Tota lights and one Omni with umbrella
Video Editing Software:
Final Cut Studio (recently upgraded to version 3)
Audio Recording Setup:
Our recording booth is an old bathroom adjacent to our the room our computer's in. We run some cables through the wall.
Studio Mic: Groove Tubes GT-55 Condenser Mic
Audio Interface: M-Audio MobilePre
Studio Monitor: 2 M-Audio BX5a's
MIDI keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49e
Software: GarageBand
Some general notes about our setup and specific choices: We fell in love with the look that the Panasonic DVX100 created for our videos. The 24p Cine settings are amazing. Our new Panasonic HMC-150 is essentially an HD version of the DVX. It records to SD cards and has no tape. We're very happy with it, except for the fact that it shoots in the AVCHD format, which requires conversion before editing within Final Cut.
We're huge fans of Apple, and we're completely locked in to their software. Final Cut Studio provides us with more tools than we need, and the simple (and FREE) GarageBand program has worked incredibly well for us. We are considering upgrading to Logic because we've pushed GarageBand to it's limit.
For field microphones (like shotgun or lapel mics for video recording), we are big fans of Azden. They make high-quality, simple microphones at affordable prices.
For audio studio equipment, we like m-audio products (for the same reason we like Azden). Affordable, simple, good quality.
We don't have the equipment that you'd see in a typical professional studio because we try to keep overhead at a minimum, but we think our equipment meets our needs well.
If you have any specific questions about our setup, or any additional related questions, ask them here and I'll do my best to answer.
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Permalink Reply by K overfield on
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rock band mic lol i can't afford a real one! The same camrea u used for the phatdippen video!
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I would recommend the latest m-audio firewire interface: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FireWireSolo.html
The m-audio nova mic seems to be a good starter condenser vocal studio mic: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Nova.html
If I was going to be recording acoustic instruments like violin, I would probably invest in another mic like the pulsar: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/PulsarII.html
You can experiment and possibly use both mics for different applications. You can plug acoustic-electric guitars directly into the interface, or you can mic them "in the air" by just setting up next to the mic. We do both.
Throw in some XLR cables, mic stands, and the like, and you should be able to pull off all this for less than $1000.
Peter Pyo said:Rhett thanks for posting this.
What would you suggest for someone who is just starting up and has a budget of about a 1000 dollars, already has a Mac and Garageband, and is looking to record mainly acoustic and vocals (perhaps violin, and maybe bass guitar...)
is there an all-around mic that can do this, and what else would I need?
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Both...our personal computers are MacBooks, but our editing computer is a Mac Pro.
YanaFunk said:Hey Rhett- what Macs do you use , MacBook or Pro?
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Permalink Reply by Rene De La Cruz (El Chupacabra) on
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Thanks for posting this Rhett. I know that in the past, I have gone to "Rhett's Fountain of Wisdom" many times and have drank deeply. Most consumer cameras are missing a mic jack and shoe. Even the high priced HD cameras don't have an audio input, which just defeats the purpose of buying an HD camera. Great picture and lousy sound.
I picked up a $800 JVC with a shoe mount and jack for $144. Midwest production company closed up shop and just wanted to get rid of their stuff. So thanks to your advice - Fat Mime Productions is on it's way!
Love ya bro.
Rene
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Permalink Reply by Aaron Grubbs on
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I use my Fujifilm digital camera. it is simple, but does the trick... maybe one day when I grow up I will be like Rhett and Link and get better equipment
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Permalink Reply by Reed Smith on
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Can you list and talk a bit about your "live" setup?
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Permalink Reply by Joey chewbaquatch on
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i use a sony webbie cam it cames with really good audio so i dont need a mic. really
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I might be getting an iMac soon :D. Which means i can finally edit my videos better.
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Some people have asked about the more cinematic look on some of our latest videos, especially the behind-the-scenes video for the Repo Commercial, called Danger in the Mountains. A lot of the really crisp footage was shot with the Panasonic Lumix GH1 and the kit lens that comes with it. We'll be using that camera more and more, because you can really pull off some amazing stuff because of all the lenses it accepts. Now that pretty much everything shoots in HD, and lots of cameras allow 24fps, the thing that allows taking your images to the next level is lenses. The lumix GH1 can accept a lot of different lenses using the cheap adaptors that are available for it.
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Permalink Reply by Doug Hanna (Dashing Flabbergear) on
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Which Blue Microphones do you use, and what do you use them for? (I know Link got the Mouse for his birthday, Rhett posted about Mikey and The Yeti on Dailybooth, and I've seen a few others in behind the scenes videos.)
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