Aug
12
2009
Camcorder audio shootout: IF7 vs. IG2 firmware [Video]
Posted by soHD in Firmware, Imaging, Video, tags: IG2 Firmware
We only recently upgraded our i8910 Omnia HD to the newer IG2 firmware. We didn’t upgrade as soon as we got the handset as we wanted to find out about the limitations of the current firmware before moving on. One of these limitations was AMR audio when recording video. The newer IG2 firmware upgrades this to AAC audio with a higher sampling rate.
To determine what the real-world difference might be, we shot a couple of videos using near-enough identical shooting conditions. We used one of my child’s toys, the singing lobster, to try and show off any improvements using IG2. You can check out both 30-second videos below , to hear the difference.
IF7 Firmware Sample (AMR audio)
IG2 Firmware Sample (AAC audio)
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AAC audio sounds awesome
Although it is an improvement over the AMR codec, the sampling rate at which the AAC codec is set is still no match for loud environments. Last weekend I watched a band perform (small venue) but I took a video using my Nokia N82 (which has been out for 2 years). I really don’t want to give up my I8910, It’s such a good device but video/audio recording is a must have feature for me!
Will they be releasing some way of reducing the recording level or something I has the same problem at a gig!
The audio still sux major!!! Even with the AAC Codec!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdaAt2_x2wc
For the record, the speakers producing the sound are fucking 300 meters away!!! (The mainstage with speakers is on the same place as the cranes)
My old N82 performed waaaaaaaaay better then this :S
Making a video isnt fun like this, it aint worth showing to other people or looking back yourself, cause the audio sux so bad :@
At the risk of being yelled at…I thought the AMR sounded slightly better when listening to the 2 videos. But this was only very slightly…neither were great.
@bjorn
Didnt you notise that recording is from DB09 (Decibel 2009)??
You need serously pro equipment to record sound from there.. Dont belive me?? Try listen to some of all the other recordings from there.. The aac codec are plenty to keep up with the image quality of the Omnia imo, its not a real camcorder.. Not satisfied, go buy one..