Audio Mixer Question!

[earwigy1990]

Hey guys,

if i buy an audio mixer that mounts to my camera like the juiced link ones

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/563045-REG/juicedLink_CX211_CX211_Audio_Mixer_and.html

does that make the two channels (or however many channels the mixer is) separate files in post or just one audio file?

i ask because im going to be using a shotgun mic on the camera and a wireless lav mic on the talent and i want to make sure i cant edit them separately as opposed to a single stereo audio file. if these mixers are not how i can do this, what would you suggest i do. try to keep as cheap as possible but still best quality audio, i have OCD when it comes to audio

Thanks Everyone!

 

[Alcove Audio]

Yes, it will do that; you have to make sure that the channels are panned hard left and hard right. Your camera will record a stereo file which you will have to split into two mono tracks in your DAW or NLE.

BTW, you realize that the CX211 does NOT supply phantom power, right?

If you are not in a huge hurry I would suggest that you save up some more money and get a Tascam DR-100, especially of you have a DSLR. For another $150 you get a separate recorder with XLR inputs and phantom power. You could even save a little more and get something better like the Marantz PMD-661 or Fostex FR2-LE.

 

[earwigy1990]

Yes, it will do that; you have to make sure that the channels are panned hard left and hard right. Your camera will record a stereo file which you will have to split into two mono tracks in your DAW or NLE.

BTW, you realize that the CX211 does NOT supply phantom power, right?

If you are not in a huge hurry I would suggest that you save up some more money and get a Tascam DR-100, especially of you have a DSLR. For another $150 you get a separate recorder with XLR inputs and phantom power. You could even save a little more and get something better like the Marantz PMD-661 or Fostex FR2-LE.

so would you suggest the tascam over the h4n?

cuz i was thinking about doing the h4n

 

[Alcove Audio]

The differences are minimal, but I personally like the Tascam DR-100 better. The mic pres are a bit smoother (I doubt that most would notice) and the build is more solid. I've had good luck with Tascam products in the past - they have decades of pro audio products behind them - and I've had trouble with Zoom gear, so I guess brand loyalty has a bit to do with it.

 

[brianluce]

The Tascam his two major advantages over the Zoom: 1) mechanical level pots (zoom is menu based) and 2) much better battery life, the Tascam actually has a double battery system.