My Favorite Audio Recorders For Wedding Videography

[@WaywardNorth]

Which one are you choosing? The Instamic or the TX660?

[@FlorinBlaga]

Neither of the 2, having Tascam DR-10L, I don't think I would change at the moment... I know, the cable is a minus with Tascam, but otherwise I had no problems with it...

[@Instamic]

Hi Jaired, thanks so much for putting together this comparison. A few notes. When Instamic is in recorder mode, the LEDs act as a VU Meter when recording. In the Pro version they are green, in the Pro Plus they turn red to make it clear that the device is recording. Your Instamic was most probably wrongly configured as an Hands-Free Profile. In that case the VU meter is showing what Instamic is streaming but it is not recording. In our tests, the Instamic Pro Plus records 4.5hrs with one battery charge, continuously. Maybe after a few years it can drop to 4 due to aging. I personally find the 32-bit Float as a key feature in portable recorders like Instamic because you will never know what you are going to capture and how loud it might sound. Put it on and forget about it. In other conditions where you know what you will capture (like mounting it to a handheld mic) 24-bit can do the job. AI apps are great add-ons for us filmakers but they work better in English. Some no-English users might not get the same improvements when "generative speech" is involved on top of speech denoising. Firmware and software update is a way for us to improve our product and squeeze everything out of it. I like to deliver new features to our community that they ask for. It is my favorite part of Instamic's business to listen to the community and talk with my colleagues. I just finished a 10 days production with 20 units around and they delivered every single take. Timecode, 32-bit Float, waterproofing. My production team is enthusiast. I completely get your point about feeling confident to record though. I found myself loosing a video taken with a Red camera several years ago and I still remember it. I have never missed a take with Instamic honestly but it is also truth that I know my little boy :) I will be happy to send you a white sample to test. It is very clean and minimal without logos or additional details. Keep up the great work. Take care, Michele - Instamic CEO

[@WaywardNorth]

Thanks Michele, Ive always been a fan of the innovation over at Instamic and I love that you are continuing to evolve this beautiful product. Id love to connect and test out the new white version. I currently have the DJI Mic 2 in white so id love to see what differences and advantages can be discerned between these two powerful devices. Here is my email if you want to connect! [e-mail]

[@airavearentertainment9186]

I was already subscribed but THANK YOU! I’ve been waiting for someone I follow to do a review of this before I purchased it… but now I’ll watch the review!

[@WaywardNorth]

Glad I could help!!

[@onthebcydefilms7138]

I have 2 Tx660's. Love it. Saves the day so many times

[@RobertAhearne]

Sony TX660 along with Adobe Podcast enhancement is the perfect couple for quality audio and peace of mind.

[@toyinosi]

Have the TX650 & TX660 in my kit alongside the RØDE wireless GO 2 and Zoom H4n for all my audio requirements. Never failed me once. Keyword for me has been - *REDUNDANCY*

[@WaywardNorth]

Yes indeed! Redundancy is KEY!

[@hexotech5202]

Sony need to make a 32bit version of the TX660 and ability to set the frame rate recording has it has an issue with time skip at least from my experience

[@WaywardNorth]

I agree!

[@riisparklover]

That would be game over

[@MarkKeysor]

The mic sleeve demonstration was fantastic! 🤣 bruh... lol

[@WaywardNorth]

@@MarkKeysor haha glad you appreciated the humor there

[@jamessmithfilms]

Tx660 all the way.. I have 2 of them.. A little bit of post processing and this has saved me so many times!

[@WaywardNorth]

Love it!

[@mouctardiallo9062]

Hello Jared I hope this finds you well I was wondering can the TX660 be clipped on a bride dress without a major show off? Which one would you recommend between its older cousin the D Tascam DrL-pro?😊

[@benjamin.kelley]

I can't seem to get a foot level that doesn't peak from the TX660, even on the low mic sensitivity - that's why it's my 2nd backup.

[@WaywardNorth]

@@benjamin.kelley Yeah after some more tests I see the Sony is bit louder and borderline peaking but I haven’t run into any problems after tweaks and adjustments so far 🤞

[@hainestribemedia]

Definetely choosing the TX660! Only because my instamic was so small that I lost it at a wedding....

[@WaywardNorth]

new fear unlocked

[@PNWMOTION]

Just ordered one, had my zoom die mid speeches and had to resort to using shotgun mic audio which was not good. Never again. Thanks for the recommendation

[@WaywardNorth]

@@PNWMOTION Oof been there! These are so invaluable you’re gonna love it

[@ericvdl]

Bonjour, thank you again for this good video. From your experience what do you think about djimic2 in white version for the bride , is discret enough without lavalier maybe under the dress ? thanks

[@shaydseka]

TX 660 all the way. Works also as a portable audio device for listening to your favourite music 🎶🏆

[@TheAugusts]

I agree with this. Instamic is almost perfect but too unreliable that I had to stop using it!

[@EverWhereFilms]

I got two of the new Instamic’s and I’ve been having a ton of issues. 😩. I also just ordered two Deity PR-2’s. I now have 14 lav’s/ and small recorders. I need to sell some stuff 😂

[@WaywardNorth]

@@EverWhereFilms Ugh sorry to hear that man. I love the idea of the instaMIC and the features are great. It’s just the reliability factor for me. 14 recorders is wild lol we should do an online garage sell. Proceeds go to GAA (Gear Addicts Anonymous)

[@JPLUSLSTUDIOS]

My instamic just did same thing...showed that it was recording...got home and no files..didnt capture any of the ceremony...I'll be ordering a tx660

[@AndelosPhotography]

What about the dji mic 2 ?

[@GarethMcGilvray]

Hey there, quick question, I see a lot of people recommending the TX660 and was wondering if there is a reason they are being recommended over the Rode Mic pro which has 32 bit float? Love your work, big fan from Meklbourne, Australia

[@WaywardNorth]

Yeah the Rode Mic Pro 2 is a great option to consider as well. My only thought with the Rode System is it would function similar to my Tascam DR 10L's with a lav mic so for me theres no need. The reason the TX is appealing is form factor and simplicity. Its an easy way to capture quality sound in a pinch without having to mic up people separately. At the end of the day you could go with any of these brands and capture quality - so it really boils down to preference and budget.

[@GarethMcGilvray]

@@WaywardNorth hey, thanks for the reply. I definitely know what you mean but the rode has a built in mic as well. The slimmer form factor of the TX definitely has the advantage of that though. Hey if it works for you it works for you. Thinking of picking up a TX to drop in the jacket pocket of people in a pinch.

[@jakfilms]

I use the tx-660 if they made a white version I’d be set for life 😂

[@WaywardNorth]

Haha nothing but facts

[@toyinosi]

We’d all be set for life. Hahaha 😂

[@jakfilms]

@@toyinosi tell me about it 😂

[@sikapacapture]

TX660 it is, I own 2 of them

[@WaywardNorth]

Its too good!

[@RobertGillespie]

riccardo fasoli swears by the insta mic with his recent vid, I have 6 tx660 but tempted to buy a white instamic

[@WaywardNorth]

Its still a solid option for a lot of folks - my few negative experiences were enough to deter me from seeking a more reliable option but again it was more of a user error because I didnt update the firmware but yeah still a great option to consider!

[@rvdvideografie]

tx660 all day

[@danielgray1874]

Can anyone drop some good AI solutions to improve my audio? Sometimes the bride does not want a mic so I mic the officiant and the groom and have to boost her audio significantly to match. Sometimes it introduces too much noise or just doesn't sound as clean as I would like. Thanks everyone for any suggestions for audio newbies!

[@WaywardNorth]

Adobe Enhance - podcast.adobe.com/enhance Lala AI - geni.us/uEjXf Sound Grades - www.soundgrades.io/ Supertone Clear (my favorite) - www.supertone.ai/

[@Aggyoko]

Were you born in 1983?

[@WaywardNorth]

@@Aggyoko No why?

[@Aggyoko]

@@WaywardNorth It's on your hat

[@WaywardNorth]

@@Aggyoko Ohhhh haha totally missed that. Yeah Idk I liked the blue and the font so I got it. But other than that, no significance to the number whatsoever