| While it may seem attractive to just hand over a mini jack (!) to the 7D operator, I would not recommend it as the only audio recording device. For example, the AGC circuit can't be turned off, which means that you'll have BG noise ramping up during any and all quiet parts. And, as already pointed out, whatever is wrong with the audio will be considered YOUR fault, regardless of the circumstances.
What concerns me is that you appear to be thinking along the lines of a home studio engineer and not focusing on the myriad of practical problems that arise with these kind of gigs. Again, you need to worry about being able to walk away with a) having obtained passable audio, without b) having ruined the production, not about how many plug-ins you have! Muck about with your DAW is something you can do on your own, not when you have a whole bunch of people and money going to waste because you don't have your shit together.
For this gig, try to get away with the most simple and effective setup you can work out. With this new info, I'd get the two experienced(?) boom guys to do their thing (using cardiods) and focus on obtaining a stable 2ch recording device and preferably pres with limiters (otherwise set your levels low). Sync will have to be obtained manually in post from a visual reference (preferably a clapper). On the plus side, since the 7D does not lend itself well to long takes I don't think drift will pose any problems for you in post.
Best of luck! |