CraigShipp.com - Leverage The Internet: 06/01/2012

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Google+ Events: Introducing a new way to get together

Sony NEX- 7 with Sony ECM-Z300 including outdoor test.

Here's a test of my Sony NEX-7 with a Sony ECM-Z300 boom or shotgun mic hooked up. The newer version of this mic is the ECM-CG50. Note: The audio captured was only on one of the two stereo channels. This was easily fixed in post with Final Cut Pro X.

Special note: To hook a mono mic like an SM57 or 58 to a stereo camera like the Sony NEX-7 you can use this simple cable: http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-XLR-3-5mm-Sleeve-wired/dp/B000068NZC/

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Comprehensive iPhone Mic Adapter Cable - Great Audio Solutions

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My google+ friend Bruce Turner recommended this Comprehensive iPhone Mic Adapter cable for hooking up an XLR mic to the iPhone. IMO this is a great plug-and-play solution for getting great audio into the iPhone. Especially for interviews in the field. Put your iphone on a tri-pod using The Gliff (another must-have iPhone 4 accessory) and then plug in this cable. Plug in a Shure SM58 and you're good to go. You do need to speak right into the mic but this is a good thing as this will help keep background noise down.

I bought the cable on Amazon for $29.95 and got FREE shipping with Amazon Prime. I'm ordering another on today to have as a backup and to keep in my second kit.

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Microphones-Professional-Recording-Headphones/dp/B004Z97CQW

The above setup is for the iPhone. Special note: To hook a mono mic like an SM57 or 58 to a stereo camera like the Sony NEX-7 you can use this simple cable: http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-XLR-3-5mm-Sleeve-wired/dp/B000068NZC/ Special Note: To mount your smart phone on a tripod use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LY9FVU/

Sennheiser EW100 wireless kit I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-EW100ENGG3A-100-Diversity-Frequency/dp/B002CWY0C8/

Also see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ06qn0czak
and for iPhone 5 & 5s users see: http://www.amazon.com/Glif-Plus-deluxe-package-iPhone/dp/B00AAKO646/

More product links on amazon:
Rode Smartlav Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BHN05H2/
extension cable for Rode Smartlav: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DWGLLO/

Glif Plus: A deluxe Glif package, iPhone 5 Tripod Mount & Stand:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAKO646/

F-S(Y): i.Trek SUPER MOUNT F, Metal Smartphone Tripod Adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/F-S-Smartphone-Motorola-Blackberry-Smartphones/dp/B005LY9FVU/ - Special Note: Be sure to lock down the iPhone on the tripod prior to turning on the camera app.

This video is also worth watching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2fYf970GAM
Finally here's a test of the Rode SmartLav using the iOS app: https://soundcloud.com/craigshipp/recording-5

Looking for the cheapest and easiest way to get good audio into your phone? Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCbJPuJKPQ8