What is Audio Routing for Video Production?

[@ili6065]

Thanks alot for that comprehensive eplanation. I had all those quastions in my head, but it`s hard to find clear answer. You`ve just made it ))))

[@curtisjudd]

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[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Very interesting topic. I really appreciate how you cover not only the "how's", but also the "why's." It adds gravity to what you are presenting. I try to learn new things every week. Curtis, you are one of my favorites. Great job, as always! Checking out the "R2-D2" video, next.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks so much, Southpaw!

[@ricomolden]

Nice nod to the Zoom H4N! I bought mine back in 2009 and still use it almost every day! It can do so much. Use it as a field recorder alone, or with mics for my video production company. And then as a hobby I play the bass guitar and it’s so good for practicing. Can load up songs and play along with them. Even has a built in chromatic tuner, effects, metronome. One of the best purchases I ever did.

[@curtisjudd]

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Super cool and informative video! Thx Curtis! I used it when I was a musician, some 30 years ago. :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks João, yes, been around for a LONG time!

[@prathapkumar1903]

Nice classes... Thanks.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Prathap!

[@keithdennis5085]

This was a wonderful introduction to this topic! Thank you so much.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Keith.

[@aaronaustin7760]

And some in the business 'poo poo' the F8n, but it's been a absolute pleasure to work with when it comes to routing for different departments. Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, it is a pretty solid recorder/mixer!

[@randomgeocacher]

Great subject! Your video on how to reconfigure MixPre USB routing was so helpful back in the day. And I remember the horror of three of us (one audio engineer included) trying to fix output routing on a big digital pro mixer board at a venue. It is kind of basic in theory but not always in practice. it makes everything a bit less intuitive, especially if the device user interface design has issues and isn’t helpful. This video will be very helpful prep to anyone suddenly facing routing issues for their first time.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks randomgeocacher, I agree - simple concept, often tricky in practice.

[@jakemilne8006]

Hi Curtis great video again! I was wondering if you have any videos on getting the files from your recorder to the client? I know it may be something simple but I’m just unsure of the workflow for it. Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

There are a host of options. If you cannot pass over your SD card, then services like Google Drive, or we send it.com or other file sharing services are all options.

[@insanejughead]

I have my coffee. I have my headphones. I have my Sunday Curtis Judd video. Let's go!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@jasonkeuma1986]

Thanks Curtis.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Jason. I hope your yard coaster is coming along nicely. 😉 🎢

[@RafaelFerreira-hj2np]

Thanks for the video Curtis, very well done. Out of curiosity, what is your background and what do you work with? Sorry for my bad English.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Rafael. That's just a concrete wall with an Aputure Amaran 100D light. The light has the Aputure spotlight mount on it with a gobo to create the pattern on the wall. More details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl6olaSCpcylpKc

[@RafaelFerreira-hj2np]

@@curtisjudd Nice, thanks for the info

[@RustyTube]

Very nice, thanks.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks RustyTube.

[@tinderbox218]

I didn't even know this was a thing. I have a lot to learn!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@brianmillerspeaks]

I never catch these during premier - how's it going, Curtis?

[@curtisjudd]

All good, thanks Brian!

[@mattconstance2196]

Hey Curtis I know you have done a video or two on the rodecaster pro, don't suppose you have a course on it coming up. Perhaps on getting it right with the Atem Mini Pro?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Matt, I wish I did, but my day job just won’t allow it - not enough time in the day.

[@mattconstance2196]

Thanks@@curtisjudd one can wish 😁

[@deadendkid1968]

Ive found that any mixer in the signal path adds noise...Ive been using the mixer in the software with a DAW control surface to avoid all that...the preamps in the sony cameras Im using are the only gain stage...and they are pretty quiet...

[@curtisjudd]

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[@RobKristjansson]

Great video, as always, Curtis! That said, while I appreciate your affection for SONOMAX's M2D2, I don't see that recorder/mixer showing loyalty a Skywalker has never seen in a droid before, or ensuring the stolen data tapes get to a princess leading a rebellion, or even being able to shut down all the garbage smashers on the detention level.

[@curtisjudd]

Dear Rob, have you worked with the M2D2? Methinks you underestimate the personality of this fine device. I have many stories to tell… 😉

[@RobKristjansson]

@@curtisjudd :-D I have not worked with the M2D2. Nor have I worked with the R2D2. But the latter has a number of films praising it's character, whereas the former, not so much. Let's just say, you've got your filmmaking work cut out for you, my friend ;-)

[@curtisjudd]

@@RobKristjansson Hahaha! Touché.

[@sethstephendp]

So how is audio routed to camera for example like when producers and directors view camera playback with audio from their comtek’s

[@curtisjudd]

Likely the audio mixer feeds a production mix to camera but it differs production to production.

[@sethstephendp]

@@curtisjudd thank you so much! I’m a DP but I love your channel because it has helped me understand the audio world to help me communicate better on set!

[@curtisjudd]

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[@Dychawksers]

Hi Curtis, I’d like to ask your advise. I want to use a BOOM or Shotgun microphone that can be connected to the PC for my Zoom Meeting daily as i don’t want to look like a podcaster during a formal meeting. I needed the camera to be hidden from the camera angle. What is the BEST boom or shotgun microphone that has the quality sound of a Shure Sm7B or Shure Mv7? Thanks Curtis

[@curtisjudd]

The best - do you really mean the very best? How about a Schoeps Super CMIT 3U with active noise cancelling? But I’m guessing you mean a reasonably priced option. You might have a look at the RODE VideoMic NTG, but I’d keep it as close as you reasonably can so maybe just at the bottom of the frame. If you boom it from above, it will not sound the same as an SM7B or any other close dynamic microphone. Here’s a demo of different types of mics in different positions for livestreams or Zoom calls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6OmlmeLg9yqj8k And here’s a review of the RODE VideoMic NTG: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWWzpmpof5p1iKc

[@tahah.babikir7698]

Curtis, I have a question please, do phones record as good as receivers?

[@curtisjudd]

Wireless receivers usually do not record on their own. So this is a very hard question to answer.

[@kenyontech]

I've had challenges with Audio Drifting out of Sync when I record the Audio separately then try to combine with Video. I combine the audio and Video all synced up .. Then about 6mins down I see Sync Issues. Could you indicate what might cause recorded audio to not be in time with the Video after a few mins. I was thinking that the Audio is being played back at a different rate from what was recorded .. I'm new to this .. Thanks

[@curtisjudd]

This is often an issue with consumer oriented audio recorders or cameras. They sometimes just have poor internal clocks and others also use variable rate encoding which might also cause sync issues.

[@kenyontech]

@@curtisjudd Thank you for your reply. I'll just have to work with what I have untill better can be done.

[@kenyontech]

@@curtisjudd Im not sure if this phenomenon warrants an entire video but if it's within the scope of the content you have in mind for your channel I'd appreciate a video on this. Ways to maybe select the proper settings , if applicable, while recording.. How to select appropriate equipment etc to minimize or eliminate the drift. I enjoy your videos as they are often very concise but loaded with just enough information

[@curtisjudd]

@@kenyontech Out of curiosity, which camera and audio recorder are you using?

[@kenyontech]

@@curtisjudd Panasonic G85, recorded audio from XLR mic to USB Stereo mixer (Yamaha Mg10XU) into Reaper..

[@MichaelWynneCAS]

Curtis. You bought a Sonosax M2D2!

[@curtisjudd]

Hey Michael! No, I just borrowed this one, but it is an amazing little mixer!

[@tomqelectronica]

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