Hi
I recorded a video at a conference i just did and have come to edit it. I am new to MEP. Because we recorded with an external radio mike, there is a buzzing on the other audio track. I want to remove that track, think it is right and combine the other track back over it (mono). How do i go about doing that from importing the MP4 movie file?
Thank you
Stuart .
Hi.
Assuming you mean you need to take the existing Left channel from the camera audio, eliminate the Right channel and just use the Left as a mono source, the easiest way to do this, I think, with the footage open on your timeline, hover the mouse over the audio track and right-click. Choose Audio cleaning>Stereo FX>Preset, "Both channels=Left"; don't forget to tick the Stereo FX box at the top left of that screen.
HTH
Jeff
Hi Stuart,
I think John has answered your question clearly, but for future use it may be worth noting that if you are using an external camera mic you may get an earthing hum through the circuity if the camera is running on mains rather than battery. If that was the case in this instance, it may be necessary to ground the external mic connection to prevent a future occurrence. I am assuming that the hum was not present in the room as an audio signal of course.
Roger
Hi R
Hi Stuart,
I think John has answered your question clearly, but for future use it may be worth noting that if you are using an external camera mic you may get an earthing hum through the circuity if the camera is running on mains rather than battery. If that was the case in this instance, it may be necessary to ground the external mic connection to prevent a future occurrence. I am assuming that the hum was not present in the room as an audio signal of course.
Roger
Hi Roger
You are quite correct. The second half had to be done with camera plugged in and i noticed buzzing when i touched the metal jack going into camera.
At what point to i need to earth. The radio mikes are connected to a transmitter. The base receiver plugs in the mains and has a metal jack going from it to the camera?
Thank you
Stuart
Hi
. . . . At what point to i need to earth. The radio mikes are connected to a transmitter. The base receiver plugs in the mains and has a metal jack going from it to the camera? . . . .
I would advise you consult an qualified electrical engineer who has experience with stage electrics and/or the manufacturers of the receiver unit.
HTH
John EB
A qualified stage electrician would be best, perhaps at a local theatre if you have one. The hum is from an earth loop between the camera and base receiver and will probably be overcome with a ground connector from the mains earth to the earth casing of the plug on the receiver cable. There are instances where only one of the pieces of equipment need connecting to mains earth when they are interconnected, but consult the electrician first.
Roger