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  • Convert to XLR, an adaptor?

    Posted by Todd Schmidt on July 5, 2006 at 4:01 am

    I, like many others will open this with, “Am I an idiot?”.

    I’m just learning audio, but know its a pivotal part of the process. I have the Canon XL1 and have the MA-100 adaptor. I was wondering if there was something that I can get to convert my onboard cam mic that plugs into the mic plug to an XLR connection? I’ve been using a wireless in the right channel and then using a spare mic connected to the left channel for stereo. I dont like the mic that I’ve been using and am planning on getting new mics soon, but I was wondering if there was some sort of adaptor out there?

    Thanks,

    Todd

    Todd Schmidt replied 19 years, 10 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Bouncing Account needs new email address

    July 5, 2006 at 12:35 pm

    Not worth it.

    The provided mic requires 5 voltd DC to operate.

    You’d need to devise a way to connect the 5v to the mic AND get the audio connections to XLR for recording.

    A specialized adapter-assembly could built for this purpose, but it would be far better to just buy a new and better mic that does not need the 5v.

  • Todd Schmidt

    July 6, 2006 at 2:28 am

    Thanks…I’m taking that advice!

    Todd

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