Zoom Q-8.........

[ZenG]

Zoom Q-8
Would this be the ideal rig for shooting and recording good quality video/sound clips that can be uploaded to YouTube easily without a ton of editing, adapting, or further software purchases? If not....what do you suggest?...in any brand?

 

[fisticuffs]

I think that's the whole idea. They may not have had bass demos I mind specifically but field reporting, and the like for sure. You may still want to experiment with mic placement or just going direct with the bass signal for better results. Now if you are sitting in front of the computer for all these vids it might not be necessary.

 

[mwbassace]

Yes but don't plan on any close-up's, I hear the optical zoom feature is lacking. Other than that it looks like a good unit.

 

[ZenG]

It looks like the lens is a "fixed focus" wide angle.......which would mean that you would have to be fairly close to the subject to get a 'normal' looking shot.......maybe a little too close.

This could be a problem in some respects......like in clubs or venues etc etc.

No zoom?.....that 's a bit of a gamechanger.........

lens is F2.0........so seems not bad at all for low light...

Looks o.k. for "home" recording situations.......

 

[mpdd]

i just ordered a tascam dr-22wl, because i already have access to several video cameras and for 85 bucks it was way cheaper than upgrading my computer to one that can run an interface
good image quality at shows usually requires a pretty pricey setup, because the places are usually so dark

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Anytime your video recorder is the input for sound, the various instruments will sound louder and softer as the camera person moves around. If the camera is mounted in one spot, make sure it's in a central position to balance the sound. Your sound is the most important element, then video. Nothing is worse than a video with crappy sound, even if the video is "good."