jerryfranck Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hello, What are the best settings to put the g-2 lavs on? I frequently have issue with distorted recordings? Thank You Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 If they're distorting...turn them down. It's going to be a different level per brand/model/age/position of each lav, as well as per voice. If you're using the supplied ME2 mic, you probably want to start around -20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominiquegreffard Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just do a level test before you start to record. You want the average modulation to go more or less halfway in the metering so you save some headroom if things get loud. The af out setting on the reciever part is equally important. Typically -18 for me. Oscar sound tech tl-40 lavs will do great things for you on your g2's. Read the manual and get some experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 As said above -20 on both tx & rx will give you more than enough headroom and gain. Adjust as required on your mixer. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi, and welcome... " I frequently have issue with distorted recordings? " RTFM proper setup is covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Also, make sure the the input on the camera or your recorder is set at the right level, and that the receiver's output is set to a matching level. Apart from that: the senator's hint is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I concur with all the above.. and basically use the same transmitter sensitively and receiver's AF out settings. Both are adjustable via the software menus, in case you didn't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryfranck Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice. I did try this a few times before but thought it might impede my sound recording qualities. But good to know it's standard procedure and turning down the db doesn't affect anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 But good to know it's standard procedure and turning down the db doesn't affect anything. It's not simply a question of turning down the db. Turn them down too far and you'll decrease the signal to noise ratio, thereby effectively adding noise. Careful gain staging is in the entire chain is needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 BTW, the G2/3 receiver's AF out adj. of -18dB (or there about) is for a mic-level input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 " turning down the db doesn't affect anything. " incorrect! this is the part where reading the manual, and knowing what you are doing become important... RTFM, and read Jay Rose's books www.dplay.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryfranck Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 hmm, interesting, ok I will try this further and get more accustomed with it. I appreciate it the notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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