Can I record sync sound on Mini-Disc?

    MiniDisc is an excellent low-cost high-quality format on which to record your sound. Aside from it’s obvious advantages of being a compact, editable digital format, MiniDisc has a remarkably constant speed which should prevent many sync problems experienced with other tape-based audio recording formats.

    However, while MiniDisc might generally maintain a constant speed, the same can’t be said for your camera equipment. If you are planning on using MiniDisc as your sound recording format, make sure you have some kind of device to keep your camera running at a constant speed (i.e. crystal motor, pilot tone generator etc) otherwise you will lose sync. To get the low down on the best MiniDisc models, visit the Sony or Panasonic websites.

    Benjamin Craig

    Benjamin Craig is an award-winning filmmaker and chief executive of Cinemagine Media Limited. With a career spanning theatre, film, and new media, his credits include Waiting for Gorgo and Sparks and Embers. He is the author of the Cannes and Sundance Festival Virgin's Guides and has written for Vogue and GQ. Based in London, he is also the founder of filmmaking.net and holds a Masters in Producing Film & Television from Royal Holloway, University of London.