[Harp-L] recording youtube videos & Zoom Q3 video recorder

[rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx>]

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From: rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] recording youtube videos & Zoom Q3 video recorder
To: Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>


Rick,
That's great info!! I'll get that upgrade immediately.
I *have* been using the auto gain. I wanted to set it and forget it since
I'm not able to monitor it while I'm playing. I'll try setting the audio
level manually next gig.

Thanks!!


On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> rosco-
>
> Download and install the firmware upgrade from Zoom's Japan website:
>
> http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/download/software/q3.php
>
> This firmware upgrade greatly improves the video performance in low light.
>
> I don't know what you mean by "The audio is only OK."  I've had great
> results with the audio on the Q3 (and I've owned a Zoom H4 for four years,
> so I have a good reference to compare).   My advice would be to avoid using
> the Auto Gain setting.  When I record my blues band I use the Low Gain
> setting and the audio sounds very good.
>
> --
> -Rick Davis
> The Blues Harp Amps Blog
> http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/
>
> On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 9:35 AM, rosco <roscoharp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hey list,
>> I uploaded a couple of our more harmonica-centric vids from a recent show.
>> I
>> bought a Zoom Q3 video recorder because it was advertised as having great
>> audio recording quality. The audio is only OK...... HOWEVER, the video
>> sucks! Needs A LOT of light!
>> Anybody know a good program for editing/brightening .mov files?
>> Or a good under $500 video camera with audio input capabilities? I have
>> really good recording mics and my Zoom H4n audio recorder is fantastic.
>>
>


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Rosco
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