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mini jack to XLR converter for Zoom H4N
I have an Azden wireless lavalier with a mini jack input. I just bought a Zoom H4N and shoot a lot with the Canon D60. If I get a converter, could I feasibly hook my Azden into the Zoom’s XLR input, and retain high audio quality? If not, any recommendations on wireless XLR mics below $400?
Also, using the above solution, could I sync the Zoom to my 60D with an attentuator cable and capture good quality audio?
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If you are trying to adapt the lapel mic and cable from your existing wireless setup, I recommend just plugging the receiver’s output into the the XLR input on the H4n (don’t use the 1/4″ input, as it is unbalanced and meant for High-Z sources like guitar pickups).
If you are trying to hardwire the lapel mic into the H4n, I recommend using a mic that can be adapted both ways – there have been many threads on this subject, do a search and see what comes up.
Use wired mics when you can and wireless when you must…wired connections are ALWAYS more reliable and simpler to troubleshoot.
Wolf
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Hello Jack and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
Wolf has good advice for you and BTW, Azden is not very well regarded as a mic or wireless mfgr.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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