Mini DV Camcorder & Pro Audio...

I would like to make some performance video's of acoustic guitar playing. I want to record the audio using my Neumann mic's into Protools and video the performance.
1- How do I go about syncing up the audio with video from my mini DV? Is the video imported into PT or the audio imported into FC? And what about timecode if you don't have a TC camera? (I was told not to worry about TC because there won't be enough shift in a 3 minute video). Is this true?
2- If I wanted to record directly into a camcorder with a good mic (separate issue)... What's the most afforable camcorder with balanced in's?
Thanks for any help.
Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Hi Kerry,
The BeachTek and SignVideo units are totally passive, that's one of the reasons I like them for field use. No batteries or AC to worry about. I am partial to the SignVideo unit (see B&H or Sign Video XLR-Pro page) - 2 mic & 2 aux inputs (each switchable), 2 gain controls, switchable ground loop control and voltage blocking for the Sony Vx & certain other camcorders (sounds like you have one of them).
If you need to use more than 2 mics on one of the inputs, you can use an XLR splitter (Y) cable (Sam Ash & other good music/audio stores stock them.; they're about $20-$25 ea.)
The Rolls mixer is powered by 2x9v batteries and provides an adjustable output level via a trim control - all the way from mic level to line level.

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http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml
be nice to copy rights ^-^
... and, next time, try the forum's search-feature...
from Beverly M.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42724
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