How to Record Sound for Video: Dual System Sync Sound

For professionally produced films, the sound is usually recorded separate from the camera by a dedicated audio recorder. Why? Usually, this allows the crew to record higher quality sound. Recording sound this way is called Dual System or Sync Sound. In this episode, we show you how to record dual system sound so that you can increase the overall production value of your video and film projects.

If you’d like to learn how to record and post process your sound, be sure to have a look at my sound for video courses at http://school.learnlightandsound.com 

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode:

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Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Recorder (good option for a beginner who wants to record higher quality sound)

Amazon: https://geni.us/wiz0

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2miXZzv

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RODE NTG2 Shotgun Microphone (XLR output)

Amazon: https://geni.us/FY18y8e

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mdI8Fy

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RODE VideoMic Pro (3.5mm plug output)

Amazon: https://geni.us/nILLvF

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mj22Mb

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Sanken COS-111D Lavalier Microphone (3.5mm plug output)

Amazon: https://geni.us/19wRzw

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mdJ1xG

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RODE VXLR 3.5mm to XLR adapter (also converts phantom power to plugin power so you don't damage your lavalier microphone:

B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon: https://geni.us/QgLt

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Aputure Light Storm COB120d LED Light (Key Light)

Amazon: https://geni.us/vlXDO

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2lgNXid

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Aputure Light Storm LS1s LED Panel Light (Background and hair lights)

Amazon: https://geni.us/UE2K

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9kVDa

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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/2aBYJA

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9edgO

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/lEZlK6j

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9dmg2

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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/oxXKA1b

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ltYmcQ

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