On Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:28:32 GMT, "news-server.nyc.rr.com" wrote:

>Hey guys, I posted this question a few hours ago but it hasn't been posted
>for some reason.. Anyways, I'm getting rid of my trv900 and am looking to
>get a camera with primarily better sound but also a more film like picture
>as well (my goal is to submit a film to a few festivals).. Since I'm a
>student price is a factor but quality is the number one concern... I just
>hated how "buzzy" and overly crisp audio on the TRV900 was and would run out
>and buy a vx2k but heard that it has similar audio issues.. Also, the xl1
>(original not XL1S) - can the focusing problem be fixed? I'd love to get one
>used but am worried about that.. Thanks!

????????
Assuming you are not overloading the TRV900 input,
"plastering" the AGC with too hot an input signal
(or clipping the audio with too high a manual-level
setting), and have properly connected and grounded
the mics and wiring (including avoiding "ground
loops"), you should have sound without the problems
you mention - and the sound should be similar in
quality to what the other two choices mentioned
can offer... As for picture, the VX2000/PD150 is
both smoother in terms of relative freedom from
motion-effects, and is lower in contrast than either
of the other two (reducing the "hard" look), and
the VX2000 records a good picture (with less noise
and better brilliance) in lower light levels than
the other two...