My Video Setup: Canon 60D + Zoom H1 = Win.

[@quinnls]

If your camera has a 3.5mm in, you can use the line out on the zoom h1 (also 3.5mm) and connect it directly to your camera, eliminating the need for syncing audio in post with the same audio quality you'd get otherwise

[@DrDarioColon]

Man an exact same video of this, but Right now, would be incredibly crispy!

[@demmofini20]

Dario Colon Gil the haircut has changed

[@reviewprodigy]

Thanks for this mate, I have a canon 5D Mark 2 running a Rode Videomic. I was looking for something more portable. On sets I've used the H4n but for me that may be overkill. It seems the H1 is great value. Thanks

[@JetlinerX]

In FCP your audio was actually a tad off sync still. When both tracks are synced, you shouldn't hear any echo, the voices should overlap so perfectly that it should sound like 1 track. If there is an echo, one is playing just fractions before the other. The more ya know!

[@eschelar]

There are plugins like Pluraleyes (and apparently the new Premiere Pro CC now has this natively) that can help with this too, but it's not really at all difficult to use a few claps. One thing that can really help in some programs is being able to choose to move through based on audio time units vs frame by frame. I've used frame level syncing for tons of quick and dirty projects and usually it's close enough that it doesn't feel awkward. I'm not a Final Cut user, but as a Premiere Pro user (CS6), on the Timeline panel, there's a selector at the top right. There is an option there to "Show time units". Then you can find your peaks that show the clapping, zoom in reallllly close and line them up. You will have to remember to move the Audio clip since the source audio will probably be linked to the video at this point and video clips cannot more in less than one frame. Audio clips sure can though and this will let you sync perfectly. Remember that if you are recording directly into the camera for some shots for some reason, you will probably be setting your camera mic level to one above the lowest level, so remember to make sure your camera mic level is set properly or you won't have that garbage track to sync your peaks to. Another tool is to use a "gain" normalization technique if your garbage audio is too quiet. that can help you find your peaks.

[@tardif66]

Thank You! I've been looking for this video for so long! Finally someone who shows the proper step-by-step including the sync-up of audio. Great vid!

[@JustAddGarlic]

Appeared in my feed now in 2019. You've come a long way, gawd daym!

[@trxlgnd]

Ohmygod. You've gone so far since 2011!

[@filmgeek1711]

Humble beginnings

[@severeleisure]

The zoom H1 sounds soo much better than the on board mic. Going to grab one of these for sure. Thanks for the video.

[@FREISTUDIOS]

Excellent! I really liked the FC portion.

[@soberdash]

This is one of the better videos, I have watched in a while. Informative & Simple.

[@HeyThatsMike]

Finally someone who knows what they are talking about! Thanks.

[@coachrollieworkouts]

When I was looking for something to improve audio, I saw this video and began researching the H1. Long story short, I bought it and it works great. Obviously there are better and more expensive alternatives, but for basic things, the Zoom H1 is awesome. It's only about $100. I actually use it to record my podcast.

[@YuStudios]

Wow. You've definitely gone a long way. Really happy for you!

[@theRedMxx]

I dont think anyone has ever been so right.

[@jackquinndennis1636]

Wow, incredible how much information in one small video, use H1, sync, link, in FCPX, and KABOOM! Whew, a lot to learn for an old man!!!

[@Uncle.Rico.84]

BRUH ... you've come such a long way! Came across this looking for Zoom H1 reviews. Love your channel!

[@garciabyron218]

that was prob one of the best setup vids ive seen, good job jon

[@ElderStatesman]

The Rebel T3i doesn't come with the same 18-135mm lens. Which is why I decided to get the Canon 60D since it'd cost as much as buying a 60D if I bought the 18-135mm lens seperate from the T3i. I'm looking forward to having just about the same audio/video setup for my vids. Thanks for the 411, Jon!

[@IPHONEHACKER90]

Sweet! I was looking for a video on how to synchronize separate audio! Thanks! Keep up the great work!

[@Sk4zZi0uS]

@themightythor1212 The button you are pressing on the camera isn't actually the zoom function. It is a way for you to view a close up of the shot you are trying to take so you can make sure the sections you are looking at are in focus. Zoom is taken care of by the lens itself. If you say only had a fixed 50mm lens you wouldn't be able to zoom at all.

[@AndyRosebrook]

Yeah, I'm wondering about this. It would be so much easier to just plug it through the camera, set it and forget it. What it comes down to is that the camera has to really squish and compress the audio down to be able to record it at the same time as the HD video, you're going to get more of an MP3 artifacty type sound. Might be worth it however for the convenience in a lot of simple videos.

[@dallasbagley]

Haha, I have your SAME exact set up! But instead of the 135, I have the 18-200! Got the entire kit (body, lens, sd card, bag and strap) from Costco for $1250. The camera is excellent, and the 50mm lens is a lot of fun!

[@WorldClimb]

Any thing visually and audibly precise. As long as you can hear it the level of audio doesn't matter. You just need something to line up the visuals with the sound. And yes it does have to be done each time you use a remote recording device.

[@bodzsartamas]

I use the same set now. I had the 60D and now I bought an H1. I am so happy that I didn't buy an expensive shotgun microphone as I wanted earlier.

[@KevPez-IS]

I was looking for Zoom H1 reviews, the fact you used this for your videos has blown my mind lol. I wish to begin doing videos soon, and I got a set up planned, using the Zoom H1, maybe an Audio Technica 2020 as well, and for video, Im looking at a few choices. You sold me on the Zoom H1 thats for sure

[@mizanmedia]

great lighting! just one thing, when you talk about depth of field, it is concerned with, at a given focusing setting (e.g., if the subject is 10 feet from lens), the nearest and the farthest part of the subject that can be rendered sharp. so if the subject has a small area in which it stays in focus/sharp, it is described as a shallow depth of field (not huge depth of field).

[@chrisquyen]

I was really switching up between buying a rode videomic or a zoom h1, but your video was really informative and I'm pretty set on buying it now

[@LoganHarris]

Omg I didnt know Jonathan was on KZbin this long! 😂 At first I was like “wow that guy looks a lot like Jonathan Morrison” 😂 Love the hair

[@AndyRosebrook]

Just got my H1 today, eager to play around with it. There are a few videos on KZbin(onelonedork and Dave Dugdale I think) where they show the difference, it's not hugely different but you can tell. It's definitely not the same, but probably very usable in most situations.

[@stokesy_SWFC]

Can you plug it onto the camera and use it as a microphone?

[@chumtusk6635]

Nope

[@mrparadox8353]

2020 squad here; Jonathan aged like a fine wine😂

[@Sk4zZi0uS]

@Zayonoesgracioso Yes it does but that doesn't stop the hiss. The hiss is caused by the preamps in teh camera not just the firmware's AGC. People have plugged in 1000s worth in microphones into this camera and had the same problem. I have the camera and the mic... still a hiss. You have to drop levels down to 1 over off to stop the hiss... Regardless high quality audio from a second source will always be better than running it through the camera itself.

[@tap3less]

Kind of an old reply, but you can run the h1 into the input as long as you disable auto gain control. I have a t3i and never noticed that it was the only canon DSLR that magic lantern can't disable auto gain control, so I have to sync in post.

[@DanishWildernessAdventurer]

Hi Jonathan! Finally I just got the Zoom H1 for christmas!!!! Yay :-) But I was wondering what your preferred setting are? Because right now I think it's rather tough to find the right setting. And your voice does sound really nice in your videos? Merry Christmas!

[@EderTrujillo]

@MrSpanishTech they're different devices, H1 works standalone, and for yeti you' ll need extra hardware/software but, the yeti has better podcast/studio sound, I own H1,and it has an excellent mic

[@DJRay]

I have a friend that has the T3i and highly recommends the T2i instead. He didn't think it was worth the extra money.

[@koenfrakolding]

OMG Your setup is so AWESOME! And your hair is cool dude! I just have 1 question - How did you film your camera??? It's really a head scratcher!

[@francomussocom]

That was a big help, thanks :) The quality of your video and audio is awesome

[@paolopareno433]

Hi! What stand are you using for the zoom? 😊

[@TheDenix8]

Use audio editing program to open a wav from H1 and do a "normalise" effect, and select 100%. I usually do this and it solves the quiet problems.

[@EderTrujillo]

@MrSpanishTech they're different devices, H1 works standalone, and for yeti you' ll need extra software but, the yeti has better podcast/studio sound

[@techexamined]

Very cool!!! Great job Jonathan!!!

[@deathman113]

@TheWizard854 I don't see why it wouldn't. Just plug a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable from the Zoom's headphone out into your mic in on your mac.

[@MatthewPearce]

@bizzletrax Not really "over" Rode. I think they would compliment each other in different situations.

[@coolkeem]

Good stuff! you've come a long way brother! I'm just about to invest in better audio for my future videos and this was very helpful. Thanks meng!

[@eschelar]

Great tutorial. I do the same thing and didn't realize how good those condensers were.

[@74usery]

I prefer the stock lens over a 50mm although 50mm is sharper and better looking it's just that zooming is pain in the but and also lacks focus as it is a fixed lens. I used to always want to shoot with a shallow depth of field and now come to think of it, my videos look better and are easier to shoot with f/3.5-5.6 with a few minor adjustments. I prefer zoom and ease of focus over the DOF. I've seen big budget movies shot without using a shallow depth and they look amazing. My opinion of course

[@JamieHines]

My question to you is this? What kind of settings on the Zoom H1 did you use? WAV or MP3? Lo Cut: on/off? Auto Level: on/off? And then what is a good audio level for an interview in db levels. Next question would be what about using the mic out and into the camera so I don't have to sync? Or is that something you don't recommend? I'm going to be doing some interviews of athletes post race and trying to figure out the best way? Thanks for your help?

[@ElvannReacts]

Jamie Hines I know it was asked a while ago but in case it can still help: About the WAV format is lossless, you ideally want to always record in WAV. Though you might want to record in mp3 if it is 1. Something you don,t really plan on keeping and you don't care som much about the quality of it, or 2. You think your content is long enough to bust you memory card size and you need so save some space. Low Cut on/off : Honnestly It is not so important. It depends on what you are going to record, and it depends it you plan on editing your track in an audio program. If you are going to record your voice and you don't plan on making any more EQ move on your track afterwards, you should probably put it on. If you record a musical instrument and/or plan on making a custom EQ, you might want to pull it off. But again it all depends. Basically what is does is it cuts some of the low frequencies, which is ideal for higher instruments like the voice, violin and flute (and more obviously). Auto-Level: looks like the same answer than last question -> if you don't use a compressor afterward, you might want to turn it on to make the sound more equal. (Assuming auto-level is a sort of build in compression). If you are going to edit and are picky about what type of compressor you want, you might just want to put it off. :) I'm not too sure about the other questions, but I hope it helps a bit!

[@livebandvideoSD]

lo cut on..auto level off. rec format mp3

[@BillBooz]

Thanks, this was a very simple and clear explanation and - more importantly - demonstration of synching! Appreciate it!

[@epiem]

There are many reasons this can happen. - if you are using different frame rates in a single sequence, it might drop sync - cheaper recorders sometimes have bad internal clocks and can lose sync - some recorders sync for 25 or 30 fps instead of 23.976 or 29.970 fps or vice versa - some cameras record at 25 or 30 fps instead of 23.976 or 29.970 - and more.... Fixes: Google "how to conform footage" and try to find the solution that best fits your issue depending on the software you have.

[@Brittlejoints]

Thank you! Could you share how to simply connect the DSLR to your Zoom recorder without any other external mics?

[@Calvindance82]

I'm curious why you don't use the Merge Clips tool to sync your audio and video clips in Final Cut, as opposed to having to bring them into the timeline. I mean, the way you're doing it works fine, but I prefer to use the Merge Clips tool right in the bin and not have to worry about bringing stuff into the timeline to sync. Of course, the easiest way would actually be to just use Pluraleyes and skip this whole messy process altogether.

[@AcousticGroove56]

Thanks for the great video. Have you ever used this setup in a concert situation. If so how did it do?

[@Eirik12195]

You can hook up your Canon DLSR to your computer via the USB and control the focus amongst other things in canons utility software.

[@brynmag]

Thanks for the suggestion. Can you suggest a program? Would Audacity work? I have been testing it by cranking up the input levels to 90 or 95. That is louder but the background noise also increases. What level would you suggest? I am trying to record vlogs or reviews outside, when wind and other noise may or may not be a problem.

[@Sk4zZi0uS]

Really nice video. What settings do you recommend using on the Zoom? Anything really to enhance the quality of vocals yet cut out background noise

[@randomdikun]

can you tell me lighting equipment you use? i want to buy lighting but i don't know which one is good for my small room, srry for bad english :D

[@telecomsteve]

Excellent, Thanks a lot - the tip on syncing the audio was super helpful. Previously I was sticking to a camera with a mic input so that I didn't have to sync - but this isn't always practical. Thanks!

[@snazzle23]

Love the name. That man was a true inspiration. Unless that's your name then you are fortunate enough to be named after a true american hero.

[@Sk4zZi0uS]

@Zayonoesgracioso I wouldn't. Plugging anything into the camera means you are at the mercy of the cameras low quality preamp. Pretty much any microphone you put through the 60D will create a nice loud hiss. The best way is to record audio on a separate device and sync in post. Do as they do in Hollywood

[@TechVentions]

ur videos have came a long way since 2011

[@AjmalHameed]

who all r watching this in 2016

[@hmm2928]

+Ajmal Hameed (Official) me

[@TongDpOiJaInNo]

I'm in 2017

[@vnapjv200]

LOL

[@vnapjv200]

me too

[@NishanSingh-vl1ic]

*2018

[@GLHD01]

You see the thing about the H1 is that it has a much better recorder than the built in Canon one, so no matter how good of a mic you put on ur canon the recorder still destoy the quality. Thats why the H1 is so good.

[@malhardighe1509]

2020 does do incredible things

[@brynmag]

Hello. Great video. I recently bought the H1 zoom and I am trying use it in the exact way you just explained, however the recordings I have made outside seem to be very quiet. I have turned the input level up to about 70 and even higher but it still seems too quiet. Is there something I'm missing?

[@shouldigetit]

Can't you just have the headphone out from the H1 plugged into the 60D mic in and then not sync? Just use a 3.5 to 3.5 cord.

[@MKooro]

Hi, What were your settings on the H1? I have one and I want this exact same quality. Great video, cheers from France ! (I know it's 5 years ago ^^)

[@fgbowen]

ok - This is awesome. Yes - it is. The last half is especially practical.

[@ryanbaggott7700]

Fantastic video. I use the Zoom H1 as well but utilize the Canon 70d for videos/photography. Thanks for sharing. *subscribed*

[@alexjung9724]

Do you think it is possible to use an android phone for video and the Zoom H1 for the audio? I'm trying to record my own music and perhaps upload them to youtube.

[@NetvoTV]

should I buy zoom h1 or samson go mic for tech talk and gaming? and maybe some outdoor video in future? can it attract to camera? thanks!!!

[@TimeCodePro]

Nice Vid, I have a 5D MK II with the Zoom, uploaded some acoustic piano yesterday let me know what you think... When you record audio, do you usually go for auto levels or set them yourself?

[@TransplantHelper]

Please link to your hot shoe plate or whatever that was in the bottom of the zoom h1

[@GeekisCarnage]

I use the same walmart floorlamp for my videos. What type of bulb (the watt) do you use in the arm part if the lamp? Mine isn't bright enough.

[@FrankSD76]

Thanks for going to the trouble of making a video for us--very well done, and very helpful.

[@thefsxflyer]

Lots of clever editing in the video.

[@hariharansubramanian-]

Am I watching this 6 years later 🌚 still looks dope

[@OmarTorresLife]

You're good at tutorials dude!

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

@Smalskin I read on another tutorial that the camera pre-amps are not as good, so it's actually better to have a mic/recorder and sync later than to record audio directly.

[@Dogge310]

***** What tripod do you use for the Zoom h1? :)

[@SkrawkiPuszczy]

Nice video! I realy like this recorder. It's small and it's very good.

[@nathanbuckner5660]

where did you get the triod for the mic from

[@boblopez5000]

Great vid. If you plug the H1 into the camera via cable, does the the H1's audio go straight to the clip, thereby avoiding the sync? I think I saw somewhere the audio doesn't come out as clean when you hard wire it.

[@whatexitvideo]

cool man. But you didn't put any filters or eq-ed your audio at all with the h1? the audio sounds a whole lot thicker than i have heard from any other h1 recorders. Thanks in advance.

[@Sk4zZi0uS]

@MrHofda Really depends. You will always get better results using a separate audio recorder. Its how its done in Hollywood after all. You can always use magic lantern but remember you are at the mercy of the cameras firmware as far as audio bitrate/compression is concerned. My advice is to record uncompressed wave on the external recorder and sync up in post. Why go for second best :)

[@MarkYoungMedia]

Great pic and sound! Thinking about buying the H1. If I use the line out directly into the camera (Zi8) to record the audio instead of syncing, will the quality still be the same?

[@boblopez5000]

I guess I should do my own test and see how it goes. Should be no problem either way. And the Zoom H1 looks like a great deal.

[@georgepascalis]

Thank you Jon, I am new to all of this recording stuff and this video will add to my knowledge.

[@PogueSquadron]

Would this be a good mic for say, my fiance and I to do Let's Plays from the couch? With other mics, I feel like we've had to be RIGHT next to it for it to work without background noise.

[@DelValleStudios]

Hey! Just curious! What is your zoom H1 mic stand set up? Like which stand do you have? Did you have to get an adapter?

[@clayguy1]

I'm on a pc... and I do the same technique to line up my audio, by slapping my hands... I use Sony Vegas for editing my videos.. Will be getting this mic though.. thanks for the info

[@carlo6195]

Hi Jonathan! I just want to ask if the Zoom H1 will be a good fit or should I get Zoom H5 for my Nikon D7100? Thanks.

[@TechCrack]

Awesome! I just purchased the Zoom H1 because of you!

[@DalJuanPeterson]

hey what was the other camera you were using to show the setup of your mics? I just got a canon 60d and I want to start doing that looped double shot stuff. Im going to get that rode shotgun too as well.

[@TheDenix8]

I use Adobe Audition, but Audacity almost certanly has that effect too. Type "audacity normalise" into Google. Dont raise the level too much because you will get much more noise. I read post from some guy who was suggesting to use even as low as 20. Since I record very loud sources I use level 16 (because under 16 digital reduction kicks in). I do not own the H1 long enough to play "smartass" here, so I will just suggest to try it out and see how it goes ;) For wind I bought wolfwindshields H1.

[@DirtyHunGoneWild]

wow a great set up. I use the t2i and never thought about buying H1. I bought a whole nother camera with a mic on it lol.... your video sounds good. Can you put the H1 on your camera?

[@AndroidNub]

I have a question. There is an old version that has fast battery drain but it's supposed to be fixed in the newer ones. Is there a way to tell which one has the battery drain and which doesn't when I buy one on ebay?

[@MelAclaro]

Nice tutorial. Thanks. Quick question: How straightforward is it to transfer video from the 60D to FCP without having to re-render the clip? Is it a straight import? Or do you find that you have to transcode the video first? Thanks in advance.

[@GuitarVudu]

Video looks great man. I don't suppose you would mind sharing what settings you use to compress/encode the video before you upload to KZbin. I have the 60d and some other mics which gives me great quality, but then uploading to KZbin kills it. It's not horrible, but your video is crystal clear...trying to do the same. Thanks man

[@CinemotionNZ]

@Aleromero77 Sound recorders don't shoot in FPS buddy. But an H1 will sync with anything from a 24FPS video to a 60FPS video.

[@4seeableTV]

Nice video. Zoom (or some other company) should make a shock mount for the H1 like what Rode has done.