My Sony A6000 Audio Setup

[@DavidS11]

I got the same one, very good mic, not very wind friendly, but when used with a good wind screen is good for anything. I never use the auto-level, after a pause there is always a high peak and makes you have to correct the audio in postproduction. The noise reduction is alright, I use it most of the time I record outside, unless I want to particularly capture ambient noise. For syncing up audio I always do a clap at the start, classic and effective

[@chloet7385]

This was super helpful thanks. It was nice to hear the stark difference between the in camera mic and the lapel mic!

[@CarstenBruhn]

Great video tutorial. Heres a free tip: If you own a smartphone, it usually have an audio recorder app. In Iphone its called memo. It will save you the cost of additional hardware, and works great with the standard earbud headset, who has a quite good mike in it. Also, the phone is always in your pocket, so you need to bring less items in your photo bag. For sync timing, its very simple just to clap your hands, which will be visible in the video, and accordingly easy to see the peak in the waveform. Cheers.

[@justintantog9486]

Carsten Bruhn can you link up that product? Also do you need an adapter for the lapel Mic or can you plug it straight into the phone.

[@alexanorussano3802]

I AGREE WITH "DRIVE BY..."THIS VIDEO... SIMPLY AMAZING!!!

[@stevecloud]

Thanks for doing such a great demo. Already own a Zoom recorder, but never thought about using it for the audio track. Great recommendation on the lav mic, as well. Very good quality for the money.

[@Mitchwilmarth]

Thanks for this tutorial! I've never edited an audio track to sync voice over but seeing the tutorial is a great way to visualize it

[@chrissieradzki8874]

Great video! Try using Plural Eyes to sync your audio/video. It will save you SO much time.

[@DriveByReviews]

Why is this video so AMAZING

[@LesTutosdUneMinute]

Because of talent and 60fps framerate.

[@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767]

very helpful! I will most likely copy this setup for my A6000.

[@fauxltystower]

I use an Apogee ONE for macOS and iOS with an Audio-Technica shotgun microphone. I do some field recording with a Zoom H4n that's come out great. I just got a ClipMic Digital lavalier with a Sennheiser microphone module that will make some field recordings much nicer, and then syncing the audio in FCPX along with the scene and take metadata info the Apogee MetaRecorder app creates with the tracks. I've also used Focusrite 2i2 and an iTrack Dock for other stuff while inside the house but not in the studio. As for settings, I'd only use 48 KHz/24 bit depth. The reason is that the microphones (especially that cheap lav) will roll off over 10 KHz on its own. This means the brick wall low pass at 22.05 KHz (that's for 44.1 KHz, whereas 48 KHz is 24 KHz; the 96 KHz is cut at 48 KHz, and then cut sharply again in the DAW) will have a really aggressive phase twist on cheaper DAWs/plugins that can have artifacts on occasion. The 48 KHz increases the file size slightly but gives you more room to work with in the crossovers. The 96 KHz/16 Bit file makes a huge file to work with. I use that sample rate on some sound design things, but mastering in real time can get glitchy. I use 24 Bit for the depth so I can shift the quantization noise around and still be well below the eventual 16 Bit export. One last thing: you can get audio sync drift in certain situations, as the camera is using field drop cadences for its 24, 30, and 60 FPS settings. You're actually getting 23.98, 29.97, and 59.94 FPS for broadcast with the old 3:2 pull down telecine standard in US markets. PAL 25, 30, and 50 FPS settings shouldn't have a cadence issue. To deal with it I usually recheck the sync and cut out dead parts to line it back up. If you're making short videos or cutting between different sound sources it's almost seamless with no problems.

[@step1idiomas]

Great video. Since you are using the Sony A6000, how do you see yourself when recording given that it doesn't have a flip-out screen? What's your work around for that? Thanks

[@DSM907Maniak]

Probably tethered to a laptop or an external screen

[@garlo.rodulfa]

i have the a6300 and i use the sony smart app to create my composition especially or sitdowns like this video then close the app and start recording. if it's a vlog or walking type, i just face the camera towards me and giving enough space from the camera to my face and hope for the best.

[@LukesBikes]

I use a pretty similar setup, but with a rode videomicro. It's been working extremely well for me!

[@dumazipeliukai]

i use the same bundle and i'm very glad. they compact in travel and represent good quality so I strongly recommend. also that h1i use as microphone for skype or steam. :-) my english poor, but my wishes pure. :-)

[@MrFDUQUE]

Wow very handy those iMovie tutorials, you’ve earned a new subscriber, thanks, and great channel!

[@ntoobe]

Awesome and useful episode! How do you go about choosing background music? Maybe you should do your video workflow episode sometimes, although it may not be so interesting to the general audience.

[@hyunstudios3612]

Hi @TechnologyMafia! I have watched a few of your videos and found it extremely helpful! I am an experienced photographer but am starting all over again with a mirrorless system. I decided to start off with a Sony A6000. Would you say the Zoom H1n is the best option for event video? I am looking for something that is similar to a shotgun mic.

[@ProduzioniClandestine]

There's also a pretty good sony mic you can put on camera, (I guess it's especially made for the a6000) that works also without a cable using the flash connection. I can't find it now on the amazon, but I found it in the camera box and in the store. So you will also have a 48KHz in camera sound track and to use both internal and external you should record 48KHz in your Zoom for the sake of a good sync. I normally combine this "internal" mic and a Zoom H6 in my videos and pretty happy with the results

[@Harleyguy03]

Very informative video. I'm just starting to want to do more videos and have been exploring using external mics . My take (for me) is that I would be better off getting the new A6400 (or possibly an a6500) rather than to adapt my A6000 to use external audio. In the meantime my old slt-A77 has a mic jack, I'll just use that for now. Thanks.

[@Koneop]

thank youuuu technology mafia, i sure need that one

[@kostaslimas]

hey! Nice vlog you have....How come the image quality is so crispy here? Is it the light or video settings? Can you share the concept here?Thanks

[@denniscraig850]

Would you give your opinion or review of the Sony ECM-GZ1M Zoom Microphone for Cameras with Multi-Interface Shoe?

[@hemantofkanpur]

what was your setup at 0:14 of the video ? what lens ,camera,audio recorder if any were you using?if you were using an audio recorder then was it connected to a lav? Also..were you using any external lights?

[@GallaghersGrub]

Great vid. Thank you. Very helpful.

[@videoallanpoeproductions4907]

I shoot with an a6000 also... My double system audio is similar, I have a Tascam DR-05 portable recorder and an inexpensive Polsen shotgun mic. Works pretty well, the mic. jack has a small amount of hiss but still very usable.. At $150.00us for both I can't complain too much... Thanks, Vapp..........

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Great video! By the way, you can synch your scratch sound and external recorder sound automatically In FCPX-10.3. Just a couple of mouse clicks and it's perfect.

[@HTYoutube]

It would be better if you mention in your video whether the auido from both sony camera and zoom recorder are editted or not, please, as I can hear the audio from the sony camera sounds like it has been editted because I also own the same camera and the white noise is so loud unlike in your video...May I know how you editted it?

[@vonblack7322]

Hi Buddy just finding your channel now and i love it. I have a sony A6000 which l got last year. I want to by the Zoom H1 based on this review but its no longer available . Any recommendations

[@ArthurR]

Yes, the H1 has been replaced with the H1N, here: amzn.to/3bZQGaB

[@diegocanas8935]

Gracias amigo, saludos desde Medellín, Colombia.

[@diegom1931]

amazing! the video I was looking for. thanks!

[@gilcarvalho5332]

I have the same audio setup as yours ( h1 and same mic) and can not get the same results. So could you make a video explainning how you make the equalization of your audio, so that i can learn how let my audios the same as possible you shown in this ( and in others) videos?

[@jackiejustfilms]

I always come to your channel for reviews. I feel confident with you :D lol

[@barrychalcroft8279]

Try using the output from the H1 and input it into your A6000. That takes out the step of syncing audio from the H1. You can also use the headphone output from the H1 to monitor.

[@fauxltystower]

Barry Chalcroft How do you input that audio directly into an a6000? It doesn't have audio jacks, and the multifunction hot shoe doesn't allow for direct interaction unless using the Sony "shotgun" mic, the Sony stereo mic, and their Bluetooth microphone set with transmitter you wear and the receiver on the hot shoe.

[@barrychalcroft8279]

Sorry. I'm using a A6300 forgot a A6000 didn't have one. I only had an A6000 for a couple weeks before I upgraded.

[@fauxltystower]

Barry Chalcroft Yeah, it's why he opened with with the a6000 not having any mic or monitoring jacks, hence needing a workaround. I only use camera audio for syncing multiple cameras myself the mic preamps are usually weak anyway.

[@videoallanpoeproductions4907]

The a6300 and, now, the a6500 still have no headphone jack a la the full frame a7 series cameras and is kind of useless for location audio monitoring. Double system audio is the way to go and very easy to sync up if you clap your hands or use a clapper board at the beginning, or end, of the shot... Thanks, Vapp..........

[@infiviral]

Thanks... it's good to have this skill also... thanks for sharing

[@JoshArmani]

Hey mate i just bought sony A6300 and looking toward g master F1.4 lens!! what do you thing about it?

[@myerwerl]

Is there any way to use an adapter for the existing port on the sony a6000 and use it with a 3.5mm microphoen?

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Nice video!! What is audacity?

[@toke1533]

Audacity is an audio program where you can record or edit audio files

[@aripcage3077]

I've been confused before. this is what I need 😀😀😀 thank you verry much and btw is this compatible with rode videomic go or videomicro?

[@MarcosRochaTV]

You can use the Zoom H1 with the videomic go and the videomicro.

[@aripcage3077]

Marcos Rocha thanks

[@AlexDriveBY]

Cool guy with cool videos

[@bennypg]

Have you ever try a Sony Sony ECM-GZ1M on A6000?

[@BoombapBoulevard]

EXCELLENT VIDEOS !!! I HAVE A QUESTION? I WANT TO INTERVIEW WITH 3 PEOPLE, HOW CAN I CONNECT 3 MICROPHONES ??? THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MY CAMERA IS SONY a6000

[@axelvetter]

You rent or buy a multi channel recorder with enough inputs like the Zoom H-6 and sync in post-production.

[@gerardusdeloos9255]

Thanks.... Many thanks.

[@jogjalampung6129]

Can we use mic like Boya BY-GM10 that can be used on GoPro bcz the input is USB?

[@tietscho]

why you plug in an external mic?

[@malayalamhighlighters7373]

Can we plug two mic in thia

[@henrikpettersson2886]

Would be nice if the camera had a microphonejack though. Would make it a lot easier.

[@tuntunoozanniat8951]

Keep on

[@bengibbs1965]

I don't get why you want to convert to stereo. Mono is fine for lav mics because you're recording just a single source.

[@feyzaorhan9471]

I have a question,ı want to buy this recorder for KZbin videos like you but do I need those mic ? Or just recorder enough for me ? Please I need help

[@ArthurR]

You could just use the recorder, but it will pick up a lot of ambient noise. You can try it out, since the lav mic is only $20 or so.

[@feyzaorhan9471]

thank you soo much,I'll try it.

[@aribotak_sojo7500]

You need a man.. like me..😈

[@4jinnawat]

So... no direct mic sound recording through video file for a6000.

[@ArthurR]

no, because the Sony preamps arent great. (Neither are Canon's)

[@calebw9342]

What lens did you use on this video

[@ArthurR]

Sony 35mm F1.8.

[@erikasneviera431]

is is possible to use this your audio set up on sony a5100 camera?

[@ArthurR]

Absolutely.

[@erikasneviera431]

I have to use 2 lavalier mics... are there the any options of pluging both of them into zoom h1?

[@icc7616]

Erikas Neviera use any audio splitter you will get left and right each a different channel good luck

[@mourad2995]

what if i have mutiple people in a video? what should I do to have better audio quality when there a 3 to 4 people in the video?

[@thehighestentertainment7723]

Zoom H5/h6 with a arm to attach it to a Rode boom pole. Then a rode mic with a rode blimp windshield, the last thing is a cord. This is a Dope set up! You will need to put in a few bucks tho for the hole set up...

[@adamshaban1]

Why not just get the Sony stereo hotshoe mic for the A6000 (Sony ECMXYST1M Stereo Microphone ). It will give you a mic input as well Also Sony makes Sony ECMW1M Wireless Microphone which you can connect directly to your cam Seems like this investment will be much worth your time carrying another device and audio sync issues

[@ArthurR]

Adam Shaban Both good ideas, but unfortunately they are both poorly-reviewed on amazon. It seems that they both cause hissing noises and a loss of audio controls on the a6000.

[@FL52]

Right. I have them and they do hiss.

[@rekteen]

I have to respectfully disagree with you on the H1. The cheapest lav mic I could find recorded on a cell phone was at least 5 times better than the Zoom. Very disappointing.

[@kiritoxy]

what phone?

[@rekteen]

dzikxxx Any smart phone, just download an audio recording app

[@mbaksa]

Your mic input is set too loud - one should target -12 dB, not 0 dB. Also, optimal mic input setting for Zoom H1 is 37 - then it has the least amount of noise (it has something to do with internal signal chain), and also one should never go below 20, because 20 is the lowest real (analog) setting.

[@TariqMansour1990]

No man it's soooo complicated hhhh i will save more money to buy a6300 , great videos keep it up

[@patmat.]

Thanks for sharing but NO WAY ! 🤯💥😅 This method might be ok for a YT blog video but an Editting nightmare if you have to juggle with tens of video and sound files. Sound MUST be in the video file.

[@mastermindguile]

@3:16 Adobe

[@KennixThe]

Without any abuse, my zoom H1 suddenly doesn't power on anymore