sync with camcorder? Anyone have comments on the difficulty of syncing audio recorded on H2 with a camcorder? On camcorderinfo.com there are some comments that the H2 has a slow clock, meaning if you use the H2 as a remote mic you'll have to drop video frames every so often to keep the audio sync'd with video. sync with camcorder? Anyone have comments on the difficulty of syncing audio recorded on H2 with a camcorder? On camcorderinfo.com there are some comments that the H2 has a slow clock, meaning if... » Read More sync with camcorder? Anyone have comments on the difficulty of syncing audio recorded on H2 with a camcorder? On camcorderinfo.com there are some comments that the H2 has a slow clock, meaning if you use the H2 as a remote mic you'll have to drop video frames every so often to keep the audio sync'd with video. « Show Less
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Turns out the digital camera is slow. I need to apply a 99.85% correction to the audio track when I use an digital camera in movie mode.I've used a few camcorders, and the correction factor for them is 100.08%. Closer, but it's not bad at all. Once you get the number, you can just apply it whenever you do an edit.
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I believe that has to do with the H2's recording mode. By default it is set to 44.1 kHz/16 bit, but the standard for audio used in video editing is 48 kHz. This could account for the syncing issues mentioned. Of course it could also depend on the editing software's capture process and clip length; I ran into a similar problem when editing a 45-minute clip, where the audio seemed to gradually drift out of sync from the video, though both were captured on one camcorder, and I had to remove like 3 frames on the video track to get it back together.
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If your video editor can make small changes in the play length of the video, you can keep the audio as it is and just stretch or shrink the video a fraction until it syncs. Nobody will notice.
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I did this with a half hour video podcast with no adjustments and it sync-ed just fine
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I have cable and can record, but the playback on my has been a B---h, can't seem to get the speed of the recording to sync with the speed of the playback. Don't get what the problem is.....haven't figured it out!
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Hi Jame's Dad, Thank you for your inquiries! Recording Sound, or Not On the Dash Cam menu, you do have the option to have the microphone on or off. Just press the "Menu" button. Use the arrow buttons to move the selection up or down until to find "Audio Record". Press the "OK" button on the top of the camera to select "Audio Record". Use the arrows again to select on or off. and press the "OK" button. when done, press "Menu" to get back to the main screen. There is a Microphone image that will appear when sound recording is on. It will disappear when sound recording is off. Sound & Volume The best sound from the videos you record will be heard in playback mode on your computer where external settings can be altered. When playing the video back on the cam itself, there is a limited amount of volume the unit will be able to play back, but it should be relatively comparable to the unit you have received. Loop Recording with this model Dash Cam A 32GB SD card will record up to 6 hours of continuous footage (depending upon use). It saves the files in 2 minutes intervals, continually dropping the oldest footage. The camera also has a g-sensor and a panic button -- when pressed/activated the camera will lock the current video for one minute before and after -- these videos can only be deleted by formatting the SD card. Upon playback on your computer you can save the videos in 2 minute increments or as one full video (up to 2GB each). "Auto-Off" If turned on and plugged in while the car is off, the cam could pull from the car's battery. This depends on your car. Some cars will shut off power to these outlets while others will not. The camera normally will shut off automatically when the car is turned off. I hope that information is helpful. Thanks again for contacting us!
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Has anyone had any problems with audio/video being out of sync? This reviewer had problems with this on the 720 model: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3TPJCPHOD8OK8/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B004QOA92A
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This all depends on how you record. I'm recording continuously from a pair of DCS-932L cameras at 640x480 "medium quality" MJPEG with Audio at 12-15 frames per second and it seems like my 1TB drive will hold about 8 days of video before it starts overwriting the oldest video. If my cameras supported h.264 encoding rather than MJPEG, it would hold quite a bit more, I believe. The resolution, framerate, and audio all play into how much space the video takes up. If I only had one camera, or was only recording on motion-activation events (rather than continuously), it would probably take over a month before it rolled over. So the short answer is "it depends", but there's my experience. This all depends on how you record. I'm recording continuously from a pair of DCS-932L cameras at 640x480 "medium quality" MJPEG with Audio at 12-15 frames per second and it seems like my 1TB drive will hold about 8 days of video before it starts overwriting the oldest video. If my cameras supported h.264 encoding rather than MJPEG, it would hold quite a bit more, I believe. The resolution, framerate, and audio all play into how much space the video takes up. If I only had one camera, or was only recording on motion-activation events (rather than continuously), it would probably... » Read More This all depends on how you record. I'm recording continuously from a pair of DCS-932L cameras at 640x480 "medium quality" MJPEG with Audio at 12-15 frames per second and it seems like my 1TB drive will hold about 8 days of video before it starts overwriting the oldest video. If my cameras supported h.264 encoding rather than MJPEG, it would hold quite a bit more, I believe. The resolution, framerate, and audio all play into how much space the video takes up. If I only had one camera, or was only recording on motion-activation events (rather than continuously), it would probably take over a month before it rolled over. So the short answer is "it depends", but there's my experience. « Show Less
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I did not do anything special. Of course the manual only gives a hint.Send the manual through Google Translate helps a bit.I have used it for more about 6 months or so without problems.The cam has lots of features that can be accessed via the menu. Two issues: The manual is cryptic but one can experiment to figure it out.The record file format is mov which may work well for some users but I would prefer a different format.
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You can read my full review. But when I finally got mine to pair with my Blue Tooth speakers it was on a .5 second delay / echo. Even if it would pair with your camcorder, I wouldn't use it due to the delay. The audio would be .5 second behind the lips of the person on camera
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Yes, it does. There are times when the audio does not sync with the video when using the included software, but I use 3 or 4 software packages and the Adobe software always keeps it in sync when recording from a VCR tape. You'll (obviously...) need to run the audio out from the VCR to the audio in with cables unless you have an HDMI upconvert out on the VCR deck.
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Just to let you know you're not alone in wondering about an external mic input. I have two high-quality wireless microphones and a lot of experience using them. I won't consider a camcorder if it doesn't have an external audio input. I am disappointed that you haven't received a reply. Good Luck!
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Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast... » Read More Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? « Show Less
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Can anyone confirm that they have used this mic while recording video. I'm looking to record video and high quality audio without having to sync up the feeds
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I am assuming the camcorder uses the SD memory card. If you look the data speed on the memory card it should work OK with 22-24 fps. Not sure how it works up to 30 fps, but with the data transfer rates should work.
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I Have 2 Sony Digital Cam's they are High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), i guess canon too, you may have a problem Recording directly using this Capture card, i suggest using a external video capture with this card, you can find a tutorial of how to record from a Desktop video capture in Youtube.
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It will not automatically sync the audio, however it shouln't be hard to sync in your editing software if you use slates or claps between shooting.
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Johnny,I am new at camcorders and am looking for something easy to download onto my lab top. I am not very computer savvy so I am hesitant to go the HD route. Any thoughts on the TM90 software? Easy to use? compared to Canon 41 and Sony ? Thanks
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I have never been able to get the camera to record more than a few seconds of video. I have not taken the time to figure it out. I think that I should not HAVE to figure it out. You put in an SD card, you record, you replay, you're happy! Not this one.
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I think it depends on the movie player you're using. I have mixed experiences, but most of my movie players can adjust the sync in manual also, so that's not a real problem.