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Balanced vs. Unbalanced XLR

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2ndMile
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Apr 19, 2008, 9:23 AM

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Thanks Mark,

Another good tip.

Here is one thing I am wondering. I am setting up the AT822 and 620 at a wedding this coming Saturday to record the singer and string quartet. (They are supposed to be right next to each other) Is the auto gain in the 620 pretty good or what ballpark should I go for in manual. I typically shoot all manual, and I plan on using the 620 in manual once I know it well but this wedding is why I bought these two units specifically. The bride has very specific requests.

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Brackish
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Apr 19, 2008, 10:14 AM

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I've never used the 620 but I wouldn't go auto.
If possible I'd set the level as they are warming up.
You say the bride has specific requests, so if she's a
music person the auto pumping will be a big
(insurmountable) problem.

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Mark Foley
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Apr 21, 2008, 9:25 AM

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Brian,
I've never ran the 822 (although I have a 825) and the 620 together. I would suggest experimenting with your home stereo or other sound source and set the volume of the music to what you would consider the expected volume you will be recording. The key here is to set the 620 so that you're recording above the natural noise floor of the unit and have some punch to the recording without clipping (which you should always avoid with digital recordings). Once you feel you've got a good recording, set the parameters as a preset....

good luck....

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