Canon 7D Audio Test - Take 2

Steven at Coffey · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:25 pm

Tim Hunten · **Joined:** Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:54 pm **Posts:** 1

This is a great test. Thanks Robert. Remember, for those of you on a tight budget, the Sennheiser MKE400 is a great upgrade to the on-camera mic.

bradvr · **Joined:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:56 pm **Posts:** 1

Very comprehensive test. We resort to double system sound and use the plug in Plural Eyes. We have the 5D and 7D - nice pictures on both. Hope to play with the firmware hack to disable auto gain soon.

Robert at Coffey · **Joined:** Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:49 am **Posts:** 8

We loaded the Magic Lantern firmware onto a 5DmkII and confirmed that it disabled auto-gain. It was a definite improvement to the auto-gain problem, though we left it up to the client whether they wanted to keep using that firmware as it significantly changed the operating environment of the camera. It did work, however, and we await a firmware update for the 7D as well!

nannydaddy · **Joined:** Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:29 pm **Posts:** 1

Great Test. I am unsure of one thing. When testing the Beachtek DXA-5Da you stated that Phantom power was turned on to the right channel. However, Beachtek's website (http://www.beachtek.com/dxa5da.html) states that this unit does not have phantom power. I am interested in purchasing a unit like this. Please explain

Danny Toback
Digital Film Studios
Purveyor of fine rental equipment to The indepent digital community

Canon 7D Audio Test - Take 2

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