I've researched this pretty extensively, but am looking for practical opinions.
I'm either considering a Sony FX1 with external audio recording (laptop possibly - I have a high quality firewire interface and preamps) or Z1 and use onboard audio (separate mic via XLRs).
How is the quality of HDV audio on the Z1? How about the preamps vs. studio quality? I have an RME Fireface I would use with a laptop if I go that route.
I've never liked camera audio (Canon XL1, DVX100, etc), so outboard is attractive, but a laptop isn't convenient (field recorder would be more portable). I'm not sure what other tradeoffs I might find with the FX1 and extra gear, vs. Z1 and a mic in practice - hence my questions.
Thanks in advance!
Dedric
I'm either considering a Sony FX1 with external audio recording (laptop possibly - I have a high quality firewire interface and preamps) or Z1 and use onboard audio (separate mic via XLRs).
How is the quality of HDV audio on the Z1? How about the preamps vs. studio quality? I have an RME Fireface I would use with a laptop if I go that route.
I've never liked camera audio (Canon XL1, DVX100, etc), so outboard is attractive, but a laptop isn't convenient (field recorder would be more portable). I'm not sure what other tradeoffs I might find with the FX1 and extra gear, vs. Z1 and a mic in practice - hence my questions.
Thanks in advance!
Dedric