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Help With Lavalier Mics….Will They Work With My Camera?
Hi Guys!
First off I appreciate all the help I have gotten from this forum.
I do have one question about getting a mic for my camera. I want to have clear audio by having a clip on mic (i.e lavalier).
I have a Cannon FS 100 which has a yellow audio jack hole.
The lavalier I am looking at is
https://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/AudioTechnica-ATW251-Freeway-VHF-Lavaliere-Wireless-System?sku=275110My question: How does this hook up to the camera? I don’t see any audio jack that fits.
I just don’t understand how this would hook up to the camera and I would love if you could clarify this issue for me.
Many thanks.
Anthony
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4 Replies
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That’s the wrong rig to use with a camera, unless your camera is stationary and you can park the receiver right next to you.
As it is, you cannot plug it into your camera since the kit comes with an XLR, not a mini-stereo jack. You can buy an adapter (I think this will work: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/133528-REG/Comprehensive_XLRJ_MP_3EXF_Mini_Male_to_3_Pin.html)for around $9.
You might want to consider this radio mic which is designed to use with a consumer camera: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=68055&is=REG&si=acc&showAll=1#more_accessories
You can also spend many hundreds of dollars more for a better mic. Those will all come with XLR plugs but the above cheap adapter will work just fine, I believe.
Rick Wise
director of photography
Oakland, CA
http://www.RickWiseDP.com
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Hey Rick
Thanks for your most detailed post.
Really cleared things up for me. I ordered both things right away.
Thanks so much for your time. It made a real difference!
Many thanks Rick!
Cheers!
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You ordered “both things”???? Why? The radio mic for consumer cameras does not need the XLR to mini jack adapter.
Rick Wise
director of photography
Oakland, CA
http://www.RickWiseDP.com
email: Rick@RickWiseDP.com -
Oh I guess I misread what you posted.
I didn’t notice that I wouldn’t need the converter with the microphone you suggested.
No worries, it was only $15.
Thanks again!
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