When monitoring your audio, there are no audio level meters on the FMX-DSLR mixer. Playback of the video clip becomes necessary to be sure the audio recorded properly, which would become a big issue at live events such as weddings where you only get one take.
One drawback to be aware of, is that most DSLR cameras do not have an audio out for you to hear what the camera is recording. The mixer has an 1/8-inch headphone jack and audio monitoring is easy enough on the FMX-DSLR. Ultimately, the most professional mics will make used of the XLR inputs, and you are resisting the addition of adapters to your video setup. XLR inputs are a big plus and leave your options open for lapel mics or condenser mics of your choice. The mixer itself has two XLR inputs, with volume control for each. There is a nice professional build to the device and it seems solid, however the specific design of the FMX-DSLR is slightly quirky since it is slightly longer on the front side, causing it to protrude out from beneath the lens of most cameras. While there are few mounting options, at least the form of your camera is still capable of being handheld operated. This is a natural location for the mixer. This handy little mixer mounts directly to the bottom of the camera and to the tripod head at the same time, acting as an in-between device to your camera-tripod setup. Azden’s FMX-DSLR mini mixer solves that issue.
Often times, carrying a mixer around with you on a video shoot is not practical or affordable. Though a separate audio recorder might achieve better audio, it would also require double the button pushing during recording and extra work syncing during editing. Having a mic specifically designed for a DSLR can be the most affordable nevertheless it is the most limiting and not always the best quality.
This leaves you with a couple options use a small mixer, a mic designed for a DSLR, or a separate audio recording device. The cameras themselves do not come equipped with adequate microphones, and the cameras are limited in their audio inputs. These cameras however, lack high-end audio to match. Indie filmmakers and amateurs alike are now able to achieve a cinematic look on a relatively affordable budget. The new wave of DSLR cameras has revolutionized shooting video in a lot of ways.
Often times the audio is overlooked on a video shoot, yet depending on your project the audio may convey half of the content or more.
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