Azden WMS-Pro and XH-A1 compatibility
I just bought an Azden lavalier mic to use on my A1. I thought I would just get an adapter to use to plug into the XLR imputes. I saw what I thought would work on the B&H website (a stereo to XLR cable). However the salesman I spoke to said it wouldn't work on the XH-A1. I asked why, and he said it just won't work.
Is this true? If it's true, it's not a total loss as I can use it on my HD30. Michael |
If wired correctly, there's no reason that it shouldn't work. It would be a "Y" cable that has a female stereo connector on one end where you plug your lav into two XLR connectors that would plug into the Left and Right channels of the A1.
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You have a 8mm mic recepticle on the xha1.
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The 8mm jack may or may not work well depending upon the output level from the wireless receiver. If it's line-level, it would likely be to "hot" for the 8mm jack which is intended for microphone level input. Perhaps the output from the reciever can be adjusted to mic level?
I know there's a line/mic switch for the XLR's on the A1 but I don't think there is one for the 8mm jack. I could be wrong, though...I never use the 8mm jack. |
Thanks guys! I called B&H back today to get more specifics. He said I'd have to spend about $40.00 on adopters, and would end up getting a very low quality audio because of the impedance matching on all the different cables and adopters.
BTW, what would be a good all around mic to replace the job of the onboard mic for the A1..... the Rodes? My onboard mic has all kinds of static in the background. |
Most quality XLR adapters have impedance matching transformers inside them so that isn't a factor. It is a problem with cheap, poorly made adapters.
I use a Audio Technica 15" condenser shotgun mic for just about everything. |
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Audio-Technica | AT875 Short Condenser Shotgun | AT875R | B&H It is necessary to wrap sometning around the mic to make the diameter larger to fit the XH-A1 mic holder. The small Sony rubber adapter works for this also, if you happen to have one from an old PD150. |
Thanks for the tips guys.
I record mainly guitar videos along with some instructional " how to make a classical guitar" video I'm in the process of making. A friend lent me his Schoeps last week to use for a night, and I can't go back to bad microphones after that. At the same time I can't afford to spend $4000.00 on a par of Schoeps. I have narrowed down my search to a Rodes NTG 3. What do you guys think about the Rodes? |
Michael,
I don't have one but it is safe to say, from the posts I have read, everyone who has one, loves it especially for it's price. Do a search in the forums and take a read for yourself.....You may want to check out the "All things audio" thread. Good luck in your purchase. |
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