How To Record DJ Audio For Wedding Videographers

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3 жыл бұрын

How to record audio at weddings is a topic we've covered before, but in this video I want to show you specifically how I plug into the DJ system.
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How to record wedding audio can be a scary topic, and I totally understand that. You are presented with a whole suite of components that aren't necessarily in the wedding videographers wheelhouse and expected to get great results. We have multiple videos on the channel about how to record audio at a wedding but in this video I want to specifically show you how to record board audio and how to plug into a mixer for your audio feed.
There are no real secrets or shortcuts in recording audio from a mixer or recoding audio at weddings in general but sometimes it can be much easier to watch someone plug into a sound board than to describe it. So, I filmed myself going through my standard process when approaching any wedding ceremony or reception audio setup. I talk about exactly what I look for, the advantages and disadvantages to different places you can plug into and the order in which I like to take an audio feed from a dj at a wedding.
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@bboymac84 2 жыл бұрын

As a DJ I like having video guys plug in my soundboard, this way they can control their volumes independently from me.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Good man

@mythic_media Жыл бұрын

thank u sir for your ‘input’ . haha excuse the pun

@MikeEdwardsphotography 3 жыл бұрын

This was very very VERY helpful! Sound has always intimidated me. No more. Thanks Bobby.

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Glad I could help!

@eugenekamphotography5346 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Great info. What I needed

@mpsinghphotography1 3 жыл бұрын

The way you explained it is very nice. Great tutorial.

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - Bobby

@hellsignirving 3 жыл бұрын

Ty dude this really helped a lot

@Knoxboy15 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you.

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@bestfriendkyle 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!

@robertogonzalez7444 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bro, what MODE YOU RECOMMEND STEREO??

@TheSeanBampton 3 жыл бұрын

One rule of thumb I've always gone with is, the further from the mic your recorder is, the more that can go wrong. Of course you always want 2-3 audio sources, but if you can get a voice recorder onto the mic itself (Sony TX650), you'll be further ahead.

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

I don't mind putting a lav on a mic stand hidden below the mic but I don't love putting something on the mic itself. I've done it plenty of times, don't get me wrong but I feel like I get some handling noise or popping depending on how they hold the mic. In the end though, If you've got an extra recorder it's never gonna hurt to add another source! - Bobby

@zajefajnylogin 2 жыл бұрын

Do both xlr / jack inputs support + 4dBu line signal or only jack is for line signal?

@jasonzheng9002 2 жыл бұрын

I am confused on the stereo and mono 1/4 inch cable, can I use stereo 1/4inch cable to record from the soundboard ?

@violetwendling6663 6 ай бұрын

Do I need stereo/left and right audio for wedding or is it more common to just use mono? Also if I just plug into the left xlr will it only capture the left side or will it be mono?

@TheDavan619 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful as always thanks! In which scenarios do you put the recorder in line mode and in which scenarios in mic mode?

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Always test it out but it will depend if you are getting line levels or mic levels from your source

@filmandflourish 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video, Bobby. This is what I wish I had 3 years ago when I started. It would've avoided so many audio mess ups. I find it crazy how many people don't ever plug directly into the receiver! I recently posted a video about this on my instagram story because the DJ had music playing during the speeches. Fortunately, I was plugged into the speaker AND the receiver. The receiver didn't pick up the music :)

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yah I definitely had my fair share of audio mistakes over the last many years and ya so clutch to have the receiver output!

@marcospalacios1241 2 жыл бұрын

you had 2 seperate devices..? 1 on each..?

@itzik_levi Жыл бұрын

I HAVE BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 UHF transmitter Sometimes I can't get a signal from the mixer and sometimes I do, it's clear to me that it's something in the mixer because the transmitter is working. Is there something special in the mixer that needs to be activated in order for it to send a signal? In the same connection another receiver like ZOOM1H does work and my transmitter does not receive a signal

@INSTUDIOPRO 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@ShhhhNobi 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to hear the differences between each option 🤙🏼

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

I mean if the levels are set the same they could all theoretically sound the same. Check out some of our film breakdowns as those show you the audio source so you’ll hear a mix!

@undercross81 3 жыл бұрын

sometimes sound board could have the option to separate mic and music/dj

@bospitality 4 ай бұрын

How would I input audio from my DJ mixer straight to my camera? Do I need audio limits so I don’t blow the camera audio?

@filmsrobert9843 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bobby! Best video by far for learning how to record for reception and Ceremony. I actually have my first wedding in 2 days and I am so worried about how to set up my Zoom H5. I just got it recently not exactly sure on whats the best settings. Please let me know if you can help me out on this. It does 24 Bit.

@marcospalacios1241 2 жыл бұрын

howd he shoot go..?

@filmsrobert9843 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcospalacios1241 Went super well, I've done around 20 weddings in the last 6 months, and the H5 has been great.

@nightdonutstudio 2 ай бұрын

I am always confused by male or female xlr. I started by brought wrong xlr connector to the dj and could not record that day. Even to today I still do not know which end should use on dj mixer or speaker. But since now I just bring one cable end at male and another one end at female. So if one is not right just use another one. But I would be happy to figure out which end we should always use.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 ай бұрын

The recorders I've used always take the male end, and the source always has taken the female end of a cable......unless I'm mixing those up.....

@Roostersteele 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, Great Video! I am recording Audio for the first time at a wedding and am obviously very nervous due to very minimal Audio Knowledge. Is there any way I can use a Rode Wireless GO for recording Audio from the DJ's Mic? this is my only piece of audio gear apart from a shotgun mic.

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Shotgun mic is worthless for weddings outside of ambient audio if that is your thing. And the rode is not meant for that type of recording. You need something that can take a feed from the board specifically

@ChrisA2617 Ай бұрын

Great video man. I've been shooting weddings for years and I always ask the clients to make sure that the DJ has a line out from his soundboard for speeches etc. I have almost never had a good experience plugging into speakers. The feed into the recorder isn't clean and is often distorted/noisy/hot. A sound buddy of mine told me that the signal is looping through not only the board but the actual speaker and it's never a good idea to use it for a clean feed. Just curious if you ever run into this problem.

@WeddingFilmSchool 28 күн бұрын

While I've totally had some messed up feeds I would say it's rare. I would say my go to audio used in over 90% of my films the last 18 years is a feed from the DJ is some way (speaker, sound board, mic receiver, etc). Makes me think it's something on your end.Are you using a recorder that can handle line levels? They are different than mic levels and require the correct recorder or to use an attenuator

@arturakhmetov3764 3 жыл бұрын

When you connect to a reciver with the Tascam dr 40 you put the recorder in line or mic mode? Thank you!

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

From the receiver I’m pretty sure I’m on Mic.....but now I’m super second guessing myself as I’m out of town and away from my gear haha. It’s been a long day 😅

@ColorfieldMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Line. I use this exact setup. If you can, pull an XLR from the back of the speaker. Never fails for me. The DR40 has that backup lower DB track which is nice too.

@mjsvisualsnz 3 жыл бұрын

Is the back of the speaker a mono output? If you have something like rca to quarter inch would you get audio from one side and then convert to both speakers in post? Or would you try record a stereo track? Also does xlr cable support stereo signal only being the one cable. The confusing part for me is working out when to use stereo cables and when I’ll receive a stereo feed in mono etc. any help would be appreciated.

@cannabisjones8604 2 жыл бұрын

Never plug into the back of the speaker. When you unplug it makes a large popping noise and can damage the speaker. This guy doesn’t know anything about audio but is recommending things to people. which is ridiculous.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

LOL at how untrue this statement is haha If you're gonna troll the channel at least be honest

@emilyivasmitty Жыл бұрын

I have a big question! I followed the advice for which cords to buy, but I have a budget tascam (dr-05x) and none of my cords plug into it! Which adapter should I use for this issue, if there is one?? Thanks!!!

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

I don't think the dr05 is meant to take a feed from a board. I think that doesn't even have any inputs if I remember correctly. Sell it and get the correct gear. A dr40 Is like the same price I think

@alphadreammedia Жыл бұрын

All time I find how to connect and get good sound

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Toneeeeee23 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t the tascam Dr10x a mic in recorder? Wouldn’t the line out of the speaker peak the audio and have a distorted recording? How do you get around this?

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

An in-line attenuator does the trick. - Jay

@Luiseo1 2 жыл бұрын

I would also listen to a DJ’s point of view. Nick Spinelli recently posted a video about this topic. I can tell you I wouldn’t let you plug into the back of my speakers. Mic system I can accommodate but please don’t touch my boxes I’ll gladly do it for you.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm working with a DJ who knows their system, will let me test levels and plug in at least a primary recorder, then I don't care who plugs it in, I just need what I need to deliver the product I"m hired to deliver....it's a team game and we can both win ya know? Also I would say 9/10 DJs want me to plug into their speaker (and I try to talk them out of it, or I put my backup there). I want the mic feed as early as I can get it before it goes through anything else in your system that might introduce noise or might be affected by music / levels - Bobby

@Luiseo1 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool 100% its about working as a team to delivery the product to the couple! here's the video I was talking about, I think its great that both sides are starting to communicate more. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7mhasiG1pPQmmw.html

@netteweds 2 ай бұрын

How can we record all audio from a Dj sound board direclty into a H1n recorder for weddings, I face audio clipping when the connect it, I keep Limiter On and Audio Levels In Auto Levels, yet it clips. Should consider placing the H1n recorder directly in front of the speaker, incase audio speaker doesnt have a audio out port. what do you suggest.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 ай бұрын

H1 isn't meant to take a line level from a sound board. It might be possible with an attenuator but really you should get something that is meant to connect that way

@netteweds 2 ай бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool thank you so much for the quick response.

@minashoukry6717 Жыл бұрын

if I take two lines ( black & red ) from Tascam to DJ mixer. the Tascam will internal or external. I’m confused with my ( Tascam DR-40 ) Thank you

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

Sorry not sure I understand your question

@kimonopink8945 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, im confused. ive been told that you cant use these recorders to attach to the back of the speaker as it is speaker level no longer line level, which means you may blow your tascam. is this not true?

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the dr10x? It technically doesn't have line level but it has a setting called EXT and that seems to take line levels decently. Sometimes they are a bit hot but I have certainly had usable audio from them - Bobby

@kimonopink8945 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool actually the dr40x. the output from speaker is much higher voltage than a signal from the soundboard which is line level. am i wrong? 0.O

@tnreels9633 3 жыл бұрын

Quarter inch cable? Do you have a link to that cable? I use a Tascam dr-10x, will that work or do I need a better option? Thanks

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

All cables are in our gear link at the top of every video and also linked in my “audio cables” video. 1/4 inch won’t work with a dr10x though....that’s xlr only

@mmaneage86 Жыл бұрын

I filmed my first wedding and plugged my 1/4" into a receiver. Now, there were 2 receivers on the dj's table. I was in a hurry, so I plugged into one of them. I thought I was seeing a signal...but wound up getting 30 minutes of silence. I'm still learning audio. Has anyone seen an audio set up like this? Or at least tell me what you think happened?

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

You plugged into a receiver that probably wasn't used. Communicate with the dj to make sure you are plugged into the receiver for the mic that will be used for speeches. If you are plugging into the receiver it will ONLY get audio from the mic, nothing else. If you want all of the audio from the day you'll need to plug into the back of a speaker or the sound board - Bobby

@bushboxer 3 жыл бұрын

Should you use auto gain or back up rec that records at a lower gain or smth? Cuz often times the levels change and cant monitor them all the time, if you taking video somewhere for instance.

@everheartproductions5076 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely up to you and the decision should be based on how much confidence you have in the feed source, DJ, & speakers. I always tell people that if you have the money, get a Zoom H6, as it records 32bit float and you don't have to touch the gain. Quality is impeccable just about no matter what - refer to Curtis Judd or Gerald Undone for info here on yt.

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

So I don't like auto gain, Actually I don't even know if the dr40 has it. I like to use the dual record option on all recorders though. Set the level to be peaking just where you want it and then kinda just be always thinking about each person speaking if there are major changes in volume. Then maybe adjust quick but know that one of the tracks should be usable. Also if you are using a recorder with 32 bit float (not the dr40) then you have way more leeway in post!

@louiedc8703 2 жыл бұрын

hello! do you not use an attenuator at all?

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

No, the tascam can take both mic and line levels

@louiedc8703 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool got it! thanks for the response!!

@mikkelp.3699 9 ай бұрын

What is the name of the item what do u plug in the Backside of speaker

@WeddingFilmSchool 9 ай бұрын

Tascam dr10x, you can check the link in description for it!

@thefirstalan 2 жыл бұрын

is there a way to turn up the output from the soundboard if it is very quiet?

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the signal form the soundboard or the gain on the recorder?

@thefirstalan 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool The soundboard. I am getting a lot of noise from the soundboard output. Is there a way to turn up the output volume on the board without also turning up the speakers?

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Like, your soundboard or at a wedding?

@thefirstalan 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool The DJ's soundboard at a wedding

@conemarconemar 2 жыл бұрын

how do you connect to an external mixer?

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that is covered in here. You can also watch our video called like "the only 3 audio cables you need" OR any of our BTS videos. We are typically showing the different places we plug in but it's gonna be xlr, quarter inch, or rca. Mixer might not be the best option always though

@vinylselektaz6475 Жыл бұрын

How does the built in speaker sound

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

@vicosuave4real Жыл бұрын

Where in the mixer do i plug in my 1/4? I had a dj plug into the headphone jack and my audio on my mixer came out with static

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

Sometimes there is a master out on the mixer but I typically plug my 1/4 inch into the back of the mic receiver

@vicosuave4real Жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool i was hoping to get music and mic audio. But i will try to connect to the mic receiver next time. Ehat about a church ceremony. What am o looking for if i want to get audio at a church

@morpheusmorph13 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video how do you disinfect your camera gear during pandemic situation now?

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Great question....I guess I haven’t been disinfecting. Also I’m the only one who touches it and then it sits in my garage or a closet until the next wedding but definitely makes me think!

@morpheusmorph13 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool yea i mean its possible since we might touch the other thing and then touch back our camera gear. I got a video shoot soon so still clueless on how to disinfect camera gears

@caseyrosanchristian 3 жыл бұрын

did you really not link the reciever that you use .. crying lol

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

It's all in the kit link my man! - Bobby

@victorrodriguez-di8cq 3 жыл бұрын

Can you just plug in the recorder in the speaker? i mean dont you need some kind of attenuator ?

@WeddingFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын

If your recorder can take line levels then you don't. If it can only take mic levels then you need an attenuator

@yuqiao2397 Жыл бұрын

You cannot record the music played by DJ in your first option.

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

Why would one want to do this?

@yuqiao2397 Жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool Because people want to preserve all the original elements of their wedding.

@WeddingFilmSchool Жыл бұрын

Don't want the music from the dj, can't use it anyways

@cannabisjones8604 2 жыл бұрын

Does the DJ go over and start fiddling with your equipment? Then why are you recommending people go over and do that to his? Don’t touch the DJs equipment. Have them do it for you it’s theirs. And you’re either plugging in my sound board or your plugging in nowhere.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Always talk to them… But also. Plenty of DJs don’t know what we need as filmmakers, and that’s not their job either. The last thing I would do is trust another person with the job I was supposed to be doing. Additionally, as someone who has worked in professional sound as well as audio recording there’s literally nothing someone could do to break a DJ equipment by plugging into a line out. A good DJ knows this. - Jay

@cannabisjones8604 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeddingFilmSchool Nice subtle shot there. Any good DJ does know that… and would also not let you touch their equipment. If anything needs to be plugged in or unplugged that’s my job. All of the audio is my job. If you ask you can plug-in. But that’s the extent of it. I set the levels. I handle everything. You handle your recorder. It’s pretty simple.

@WeddingFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Weddings are a team game. Sure we all have our responsibilities but if you're not a team player you're not going to make many friends in the industry. Sound board is by far my least favorite place to plug in and in 15 years I have had 1 or 2 DJ's who didn't let me plug in to a better solution. I don't want you to have control of my audio and you don't know how to do my job (just like I don't know how to do yours) so why not work together to make it the best for everyone. If you want to plug my stuff in sure I don't care who plugs it in. 99% of Dj's do not care if I plug it in myself, I'm not going to break it. But you also need to hear me out on why I don't want to plug directly into your board ya know - Bobby