07-20-2023
08:18 PM
- last edited on
07-21-2023
08:37 AM
by
Danny
I am trying to use my XA50 without the top handle and plug a mini shotgun mic with an 1/8 phono plug into the mic IN jack by the lens. I want the top handle off to reduce the camera profile for my B-roll camera, but have a safety audio source by using a small Rode mini shotgun.
When I listen thru my headphones, I hear only the on-board mic just above the lens. Tapping the shotgun produces nothing - it's not "on". Any ideas what I am doing wrong to prevent a plugged-in mic from working?
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07-22-2023 11:55 AM
Greetings,
I think I found the answer. You can record audio using the input terminals*
Then the fine print. *Requires that the handle unit be correctly attached to the camcorder.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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07-20-2023 09:43 PM
If you use the mic with the top handle, do audio recording then work? What specific audio settings have you set when using the mic without the top handle?
07-21-2023 09:55 AM - edited 07-21-2023 10:25 AM
Hello Ricky,
Thank you for taking the time to reply and asking pertinent questions.
With the top handle installed and using an XLR cable into Inputs 1 or 2, audio comes in as expected.
Audio also comes in to channels 3 and 4 automagically thru the internal mic (right behind the lens). In addition, I have tried two different mini shotgun mics (with 1/8" phono plug)
Audio setup (with Top handle OFF):
MENU 1 - all choices grayed-out (Ch2 Input, CH3/CH4 Input, INPUT 1 Mic Trimming, INPUT 1 Mic Att., INPUT 2 Mic Trimming, INPUT 2 Mic Att.)
MENU 2 - INPUT 1/2 Limiter - grayed out, INPUT 1/2 ALC Link - grayed out, Built-in Mic Sensitivity-NORM, Built-in Mic -OFF, Built-In Mic low Cut - OFF, MIC att. - OFF
MENU 3 - Mic Low Cut - OFF, MIC ALC Link - LINK, MIC Power - ON, Headphone vol - 7, Monitor Channels - CH3/4, HDMI Channels - CH1/2
MENU 4 - Modification sounds - OFF
This is my Broll camera and I just want to attach a small shotgun mic as an audio "safety". I thought this would be easy-peasy; slide a mic on top. Plug the 1/8" phono jack into the camera. Hit record. Get audio from the add-on mic, not the built-in mic. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. ~EdK
07-22-2023 11:55 AM
Greetings,
I think I found the answer. You can record audio using the input terminals*
Then the fine print. *Requires that the handle unit be correctly attached to the camcorder.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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~CarePaks Are Worth It
07-23-2023 08:59 AM
Yep. That's the answer, Rick. NONE of the external mic inputs work unless the handle is attached - including the built-in 1/8" MIC input on the camera body. Seems so odd to me to force me to use the handle when I don't want such a big profile camera for this project. I thought the whole purpose of the 1/8 MIC input was to enable better audio without using the handle. Silly me!
Thank you for taking the time to point my nose in the right direction.
~Ed / Chicago Area
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