Recording loud audio with the Flip Mino: Has anyone successfully recorded loud events with the Flip?
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I have tried recording two very loud events. My son is in a band (he's the drummer--what a coincidence). I recorded their last show and got terrible distortion in the audio. I have also recorded videos of model rockets launching. The larger motors are very loud and create a lot of distortion in the audio. I am pleased with the video and the audio is great for every-day noise levels, but I don't think will do what you want it to.
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You will need a laptop with you to off load the videos from the camcorder. And the videos by default are in MP4 format, which is already a compressed format. Saving videos directly onto your laptop (drag and drop from the camcorder) wouldn't degrade the video quality.For the flip mino, yes, or you may buy an AC-USB power adaptor. For the flip ultra, you can simply swap in a new pair of AA batteries.
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I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away... » Read More I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. « Show Less
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Yes. According to the directions I downloaded in PDF format for this recorder, there is a "voice activated" mode. There is also a way to set how loud a sound has to be to trigger the recorder to begin recording.
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I have not seen any reports that the Flip Mino HD drops frames. Please give me a link to that report.Yes, I have read that the Kodak does have that problem.
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I use mine as a security warning at my gate and it is plenty loud for anyone walking by. Record time is 2 minutes I believe (could be wrong). My message is only 20 seconds long or so. It will continue to loop as long as motion is detected. You can add a long silence in you audio file if you want it to pause for a while. When triggered again it replays. Multiple units will work, they will detect motion in the area they are pointed at. You will need a micro SD card to put your audio file on then upload it to the device. Mine has worked very well, the only clumsy part is getting the sound file loaded with your micro SD card. It is rather startling to hear a sudden voice out of nowhere. You might consider using gentle words for your mother :o)
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Mine works fine for recordrnig short messages. You muck speak clear and loud enough.
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Can't help you. Mine didn't even play and record button broke right away. Sent it back.
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the Flip Mino HD has a lot of problems connecting with the Macs. Has anyone had a trouble connecting the usb on the Ultra?
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I don't think you are going to get good recordings of loud concerts with any recorder using this Mic. You would need a more professional device.
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So why mine doesnt work , when I do the same. On the timed recording. I can quick record just cant time record .???
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I just bought a new Flip MinoHD and for the life I me, I can't seem to plug it in to either of the USB ports on my MacBook Pro! I don't want to force it. Am I crazy or is the Flip's male connector smaller?
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The problem is that I'd like to use it when recording video, not just for voice notes. It's been very frustrating - sometimes it records in stereo, but most of the time in mono. I haven't been able to figure out what makes the difference.
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I don't recall if it recorded sound. Mostly because mine worked for a month and stopped working completely. It was very disappointing and even more disappointing they would not replace it. I would have liked to give it another shot but it's not worth paying twice. So, I can only conclude it is junk.
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Can anyone confirm that they have used this mic while recording video. I'm looking to record video and high quality audio without having to sync up the feeds
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I don't think in records audio, but I have only used the Pictures mode not the video mode as it eats up too much battery life.
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yes, by holding two buttons at a time on each recording. but I never got that thing to work...really disappointed, my granddaughter and I got one I love you recorded that was it. She was really sad so was I.