Pentax K1 - Audio recording capability

corvaz · 10-01-2019, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Hello,

I bought my K1 time ago and I wanted to buy an external microphone because I didn't know K1 had one!

Anyway I didn't care about video at that time...

One month ago I had some fun and I made a bass cover of Chatter Box - New York Dolls song. I have just a little knowledge in recording but I think it sounds exactly as I played even working on low and mid low frequencies which has to be a challenge for a so tiny hidden microphone. My amply is a Marc Bass - Jeff Berlin model 400W . I used a Pentax FA 15-30 mm lens, a remote control and a tripod then Premiere on Windows...

You Tube

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

MarkJerling · 10-01-2019, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

All you need to know can be found in this thread: K-1 questions for Video, specifically external mic/sound suggestions - PentaxForums.com

More here: Which Microphone Model and Brand do you Recommend to use with Pentax K3 and K1? - PentaxForums.com

Any microphone with the following specifications will work:

Plug: Stereo mini plug （Φ3.5mm）
Format: Stereo electrets condenser
Power: Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0V or lower.)
Impedance: 2.2ｋΩ

Information from here: PENTAX K-1 | FAQ | Support | RICOH IMAGING

**barondla** · 10-01-2019, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by corvaz

Hello,

I bought my K1 time ago and I wanted to buy an external microphone because I didn't know K1 had one!

Anyway I didn't care about video at that time...

One month ago I had some fun and I made a bass cover of Chatter Box - New York Dolls song. I have just a little knowledge in recording but I think it sounds exactly as I played even working on low and mid low frequencies which has to be a challenge for a so tiny hidden microphone. My amply is a Marc Bass - Jeff Berlin model 400W . I used a Pentax FA 15-30 mm lens, a remote control and a tripod then Premiere on Windows...

Chatter box (New York Dolls) - In memory of Arthur "Killer" Kane // bass cover - YouTube

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Superb playing and recording. Agree the K-1's audio quality is very good. Surpriseing since so many people knock Pentax video quality. Thanks for proving them wrong.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**Mikesul** · 10-01-2019, 02:34 PM

Would anyone have guessed this was made with a Pentax if you had not told them? Good work.

**bwgv001** · 10-01-2019, 10:23 PM

I think any audio will suffer, when recording on camera, rather get an external audio-recorder. Especially for stuff like you showed a stereo microphone might be good.
My son many years ago got something like this:

amazon.com: Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model): Musical Instruments?tag=pentaxforums-20&

for the same purpose.

corvaz · 10-02-2019, 02:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bwgv001

I think any audio will suffer, when recording on camera, rather get an external audio-recorder. Especially for stuff like you showed a stereo microphone might be good.
My son many years ago got something like this:

amazon.com: Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model): Musical Instruments?tag=pentaxforums-20&

for the same purpose.

Maybe it's not clear my intention: I wanted to record only my Mark Bass combo which was behind me and in front of camera. There was also a stereo amply to play the original track but that's not an important source cause I can import it in Premiere later and so mix the two tracks.

"If you want to record music from one source (like in a live situation for instance), yet want a stereo field, a stereo microphone works fine. In all other cases, where you want to mic specific instruments or voices, mono microphone are better choices, and are what the recording industry generally uses." Which is better to record music with, a mono microphone or a stereo microphone? - Quora

I didn't use neither Adobe Audition or Premiere to clean the track or add gain - It was like to have a shot without vignetting. A bass guitar can create vibrations moving walls, floors, windows. Maybe K1 helps to filter some buzz, but anyway I tried to not create it and I balanced my sources and volumes. For sure there are better mono microphones in the market, but for my puorpose, K1 works well in a once.

---------- Post added 10-02-19 at 03:20 AM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

All you need to know can be found in this thread: K-1 questions for Video, specifically external mic/sound suggestions - PentaxForums.com

More here: Which Microphone Model and Brand do you Recommend to use with Pentax K3 and K1? - PentaxForums.com

Any microphone with the following specifications will work:

Plug: Stereo mini plug （Φ3.5mm）
Format: Stereo electrets condenser
Power: Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0V or lower.)
Impedance: 2.2ｋΩ

Information from here: PENTAX K-1 | FAQ | Support | RICOH IMAGING

Thanks

MarkJerling · 10-02-2019, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by corvaz

Thanks

You're most welcome.

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10-01-2019, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	All you need to know can be found in this thread: K-1 questions for Video, specifically external mic/sound suggestions - PentaxForums.com More here: Which Microphone Model and Brand do you Recommend to use with Pentax K3 and K1? - PentaxForums.com Any microphone with the following specifications will work: Plug: Stereo mini plug （Φ3.5mm） Format: Stereo electrets condenser Power: Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0V or lower.) Impedance: 2.2ｋΩ Information from here: PENTAX K-1 \| FAQ \| Support \| RICOH IMAGING

10-01-2019, 02:11 PM	#3
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by corvaz Hello, I bought my K1 time ago and I wanted to buy an external microphone because I didn't know K1 had one! Anyway I didn't care about video at that time... One month ago I had some fun and I made a bass cover of Chatter Box - New York Dolls song. I have just a little knowledge in recording but I think it sounds exactly as I played even working on low and mid low frequencies which has to be a challenge for a so tiny hidden microphone. My amply is a Marc Bass - Jeff Berlin model 400W . I used a Pentax FA 15-30 mm lens, a remote control and a tripod then Premiere on Windows... Chatter box (New York Dolls) - In memory of Arthur "Killer" Kane // bass cover - YouTube Any suggestion will be appreciated. Superb playing and recording. Agree the K-1's audio quality is very good. Surpriseing since so many people knock Pentax video quality. Thanks for proving them wrong. Thanks for sharing, barondla

10-01-2019, 02:34 PM	#4
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Would anyone have guessed this was made with a Pentax if you had not told them? Good work.

10-01-2019, 10:23 PM	#5
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	I think any audio will suffer, when recording on camera, rather get an external audio-recorder. Especially for stuff like you showed a stereo microphone might be good. My son many years ago got something like this: amazon.com: Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model): Musical Instruments?tag=pentaxforums-20& for the same purpose.

10-02-2019, 02:42 AM - 1 Like	#6
corvaz Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 58 Original Poster	Originally posted by bwgv001 I think any audio will suffer, when recording on camera, rather get an external audio-recorder. Especially for stuff like you showed a stereo microphone might be good. My son many years ago got something like this: amazon.com: Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model): Musical Instruments?tag=pentaxforums-20& for the same purpose. Maybe it's not clear my intention: I wanted to record only my Mark Bass combo which was behind me and in front of camera. There was also a stereo amply to play the original track but that's not an important source cause I can import it in Premiere later and so mix the two tracks. "If you want to record music from one source (like in a live situation for instance), yet want a stereo field, a stereo microphone works fine. In all other cases, where you want to mic specific instruments or voices, mono microphone are better choices, and are what the recording industry generally uses." Which is better to record music with, a mono microphone or a stereo microphone? - Quora I didn't use neither Adobe Audition or Premiere to clean the track or add gain - It was like to have a shot without vignetting. A bass guitar can create vibrations moving walls, floors, windows. Maybe K1 helps to filter some buzz, but anyway I tried to not create it and I balanced my sources and volumes. For sure there are better mono microphones in the market, but for my puorpose, K1 works well in a once. ---------- Post added 10-02-19 at 03:20 AM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling All you need to know can be found in this thread: K-1 questions for Video, specifically external mic/sound suggestions - PentaxForums.com More here: Which Microphone Model and Brand do you Recommend to use with Pentax K3 and K1? - PentaxForums.com Any microphone with the following specifications will work: Plug: Stereo mini plug （Φ3.5mm） Format: Stereo electrets condenser Power: Plug-in Power Method (operating voltage of 2.0V or lower.) Impedance: 2.2ｋΩ Information from here: PENTAX K-1 \| FAQ \| Support \| RICOH IMAGING Thanks

10-02-2019, 04:08 AM	#7
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by corvaz Thanks You're most welcome.