XM1/GL1 advice at DVinfo.net

Shaun Cooper · December 24th, 2007, 04:18 PM

Hi
I am new to video having recently bought a Canon XM1. The results so far are impressive. I visited the Canon UK website to look at accessories for the camera, particularly the DM 50 microphone which is listed as suitable for the XM1. I purchased a microphone from Ebay but it seems that the XM1 is not equipped with the advanced accessory shoe which is required to power the DM 50 contary to the Canon website. I cannot see how the connections on the microphone will fit those on the camera. Have I made a mistake ?

Any advice would be most welcome.

Philippe Messier · December 24th, 2007, 05:00 PM

Hi,

The GL2(XM2) will provide power to the mic(DM 50) but not the GL1 (XM1). You need to get a mic which get power by itself, the RODE videomic for instance (by a 9 volt battery in the mic).

Cheers

Philippe

Shaun Cooper · December 25th, 2007, 04:08 AM

Thanks for a quick reply. You confirm what I was thinking. Looks like I have a DM50 to sell. I purchased this mic as it was listed on the Canon UK website as an optional accessory for the XM1. Also many retailers (including Amazon)list it as suitable. I think I will drop Canon some mail on this issue.

I am on a tight budget so may invest in a MKE 300, particularly as I am very new to DV.

This is a great site and I have already spent many an evening reading so much good advice.

Thanks again

Alan Craig · December 25th, 2007, 05:02 AM

Hello shaun and wellcome to digital video sorry to hear you got bad advice on your first mic however if you buy a mic to use on camera you will probably need some sort of shockmount otherwise your audio will contain handling noise off the camera. If you want to try a mke 300 before you buy let me know and I will come to yours and let you try mine. I only live in Warrington so I am only afew miles away.
Best wishes Alan

December 24th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#1
Shaun Cooper Tourist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Widnes UK Posts: 2	XM1/GL1 advice Hi I am new to video having recently bought a Canon XM1. The results so far are impressive. I visited the Canon UK website to look at accessories for the camera, particularly the DM 50 microphone which is listed as suitable for the XM1. I purchased a microphone from Ebay but it seems that the XM1 is not equipped with the advanced accessory shoe which is required to power the DM 50 contary to the Canon website. I cannot see how the connections on the microphone will fit those on the camera. Have I made a mistake ? Any advice would be most welcome.

December 25th, 2007, 04:08 AM	#3
Shaun Cooper Tourist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Widnes UK Posts: 2	Xm1/gl1 Thanks for a quick reply. You confirm what I was thinking. Looks like I have a DM50 to sell. I purchased this mic as it was listed on the Canon UK website as an optional accessory for the XM1. Also many retailers (including Amazon)list it as suitable. I think I will drop Canon some mail on this issue. I am on a tight budget so may invest in a MKE 300, particularly as I am very new to DV. This is a great site and I have already spent many an evening reading so much good advice. Thanks again

December 24th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#2
Philippe Messier Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 89	Hi, The GL2(XM2) will provide power to the mic(DM 50) but not the GL1 (XM1). You need to get a mic which get power by itself, the RODE videomic for instance (by a 9 volt battery in the mic). Cheers Philippe

December 25th, 2007, 05:02 AM	#4
Alan Craig Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrington England Posts: 143	Hello shaun and wellcome to digital video sorry to hear you got bad advice on your first mic however if you buy a mic to use on camera you will probably need some sort of shockmount otherwise your audio will contain handling noise off the camera. If you want to try a mke 300 before you buy let me know and I will come to yours and let you try mine. I only live in Warrington so I am only afew miles away. Best wishes Alan