Recording to Field Recorder or Camera?

Should you record using dual system sound (video on your camera, sound on a separate sound recorder)? Or could you use your field recorder as a preamp and then feed that signal into your camera and save yourself the trouble of syncing the sound up in post production and editing?
I've assumed that dual system sound was the better choice up until this point but I've had a good number of questions about this so I decided to give it a test.
In this episode we compare the final sound recorded into a dedicated field recorder (Tascam DR-100 mk II) vs. recording into the field recorder and feeding the signal from the field recorder into the camera (in this case a Nikon D600).
Is there a difference in the sound quality? I think so. Take a watch to see how much and whether recording sound separately is worth the trouble. Though keep in mind, it has never been easier to sync separate sound and video than it is now with Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro X or PluralEyes.
The stereo cable can be found at Monoprice.com:
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This episode shot with the following gear:
- Nikon D600
- Nikkor 105mm f/1.8 AiS (manual focus lens)
- Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone
- Mogami XLR Cable
- Monoprice.com unbalance 3.5mm stereo male to male cable
- Tascam DR-100 mk II Field Recorder
Music by Curtis Judd, Copyright 2013.

Category : General

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