mixer audio to video camera

[IA76]

Hi

 

I need to connect audio from a mixer to the mic in of a camcorder.

 

Am I better off using the tape out rca connection or the 1/4" unbalanced control room out which is also spare?

 

Thanks

[Solstace]

What camera are you using, and what kind of connector does it have for "Mic in"?

[back_ache]

If its a 3.5mm connector on the camera it'll be expecting to see a microphone.

 

try using a DI with a pad to reduce the signal and change the impedance.

[Bobbsy]

It doesn't really matter which output you use since they're both unbalanced. Just go with whichever you happen to have the right adaptors for. This assumes that both outputs have their own level controls allowing you to set the gain separate from the main outs.

 

However, a couple of points:

 

First, back_ache makes a good point about levels--a DI with a pad would be a good idea. The DI would also get rid of the bias current on the mic input which a lot of camcorders provide.

 

Second, you don't say if you're doing this from the console doing the FOH mix but, if so, you may find the main mix isn't the optimum for video recording. The sound you'd be feeding to FOH has to take account of room characteristics and also the voices and instruments that the audience can also hear live. For this reason, it's often better to do a special "video mix" via auxes.

 

Bob

[IA76]

The camera has a 3.5mm jack input.

 

I'm new to all thisand I know what a DI box is but what's a 'pad'? :wacko:

[paulears]

A pad is a switch or button that attenuates the signal. It's possible that the output from the mixer will be too 'hot' for the mic input, so a pad simply drops the level - 10, 20 or even 30 dB pads are pretty common.

[Chris Beesley]

One of these may help... http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/level5/module.j...=cpc/600049.xml