QUOTE(FuGZ @ May 3 2010, 03:09 AM)
If budget's not a problem, then you might want to look at video cameras at the prosumer range which gives you the option to enable/disable gain control and volume control for each channel. Standard def would start around RM8k (Panasonic DVX, price has probably dropped) or High Def starts from RM10k. Panasonics and Canons prosumers cams all have XLR input (as well as phantom power support). Not all Sony models include XLR support.
Regardless of the reliability of wireless signal for convenience or cabled application if you're anal, you should always have a sound recorder as secondary recording to put you on the safe side.
If it was a consumer camcorder, you have to make sure that the camera has features to disable automatic gain and the ability to control the audio level (Most, maybe all consumer cams which have these features can't control the volume for each channel separately). A two channel XLR adapter is good enough if the camcorder is able to just turn off the automatic gain control. XLR adapters would have knobs for it's own volume control. So one for line in, and the other external mic. However, remember that XLR only carries one signal per channel. So if you want STEREO sound + ambient sound, that'll be
3 channels = Stereo PA + Mono Ambient
4 channels = Stereo PA + Stereo Ambient
It was 3/4 channels synced into one camera, you might want to check out the Panasonic HVX.
I'm guessing most Canon and Panasonic consumer cams have these 2 important audio features at their upper range. A Canon HV20/HV30/HV40 has these, they may be taped based cameras but a friendlier HDV codec to work with compared to AVCHD. And still there are other brand options of other newer cameras than the Canon HV series.
i'm currently using Korg recorders. that already have a well mixed output for audio recordings.. so i jus tap the signal to the camcorder.
i'm sure love to have a Digital based storage system.. no tapes.. lol..
i prefer wireless audio.is there any disadvantage of Wireless audio transfer from PA to camcorder other thn range wise?
what model u recommended for my usage?
i do have a mic for ambient already in the hall itself. so input mayb 2 is enough for my setup.
thz so much for ur info jus now..