Gh2 external mic problem? at DVinfo.net

Steve Nunez · April 9th, 2012, 05:31 PM

Hey guys, I've attached an external mic (Azden ECZ990) with a 3.5 to 2.5mm converter cable and I don't think the camera actually functions with it. It appears as if the camera continues to use the onboard built-in mic to record audio- is there an option to use an external mic that must be "turned on" as I don't think it's working?
The ECZ has an on/off switch which I turn on to use but I'm not hearing a difference.
Also of potential importance is the converter cable seems to have 3 possible electrical contacts whereas the mic simply has 2.....I was thinking the cable might be able to be used for video hence the other electrical contact area- which I assume isn't for use with audio....have I gotten the incorrect cable?
2.5mm to 3.5 mm Cell to Stereo Adapter - RadioShack.com
(See link above for cable I'm using)

Thanks in advance for any help!
Cheers'

William Hohauser · April 9th, 2012, 07:03 PM

Wrong cable. You need to add a mono to stereo adapter, if those are available. More likely you would be better off with a new mike.

Steve Nunez · April 9th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Gotcha, this explains it's non-functioning as desired.

Might you know of a site where I might source such a cable?

My audio needs are quite simple and I think the mic I have will suffice.
Thanks!

Jeff Harper · April 10th, 2012, 06:19 AM

In a pinch you can pick one up at Radio Shack, they stock them at the stores. You can buy a right angle version online somewhere, but I've bought several that were no good and let me down (bought them ages ago and can't remember where). The Radio Shack one I have is long and sticks out a bit, but it works. I bought three right angle versions and only one was worth keeping but it is much better to use than the straight one.

Bill Bruner · April 10th, 2012, 06:01 PM

Steve, I have the very similar Azden SMX-10, and I use a

$6 Hosa GPM-467 3.5mm to 2.5mm right angle adapter

to get the mic's signal into my Panasonics - it works great!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YOsHAPgPDy...0/M1000018.JPG

Bill
Hybrid Camera Revolution

Jeff Harper · April 10th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Thanks for the link Bill, I ordered one to have a spare.

April 9th, 2012, 05:31 PM	#1
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Gh2 external mic problem? Hey guys, I've attached an external mic (Azden ECZ990) with a 3.5 to 2.5mm converter cable and I don't think the camera actually functions with it. It appears as if the camera continues to use the onboard built-in mic to record audio- is there an option to use an external mic that must be "turned on" as I don't think it's working? The ECZ has an on/off switch which I turn on to use but I'm not hearing a difference. Also of potential importance is the converter cable seems to have 3 possible electrical contacts whereas the mic simply has 2.....I was thinking the cable might be able to be used for video hence the other electrical contact area- which I assume isn't for use with audio....have I gotten the incorrect cable? 2.5mm to 3.5 mm Cell to Stereo Adapter - RadioShack.com (See link above for cable I'm using) Thanks in advance for any help! Cheers' __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

April 9th, 2012, 07:03 PM	#2
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	Re: Gh2 external mic problem? Wrong cable. You need to add a mono to stereo adapter, if those are available. More likely you would be better off with a new mike. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

April 9th, 2012, 07:46 PM	#3
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: Gh2 external mic problem? Gotcha, this explains it's non-functioning as desired. Might you know of a site where I might source such a cable? My audio needs are quite simple and I think the mic I have will suffice. Thanks! __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

April 10th, 2012, 06:19 AM	#4
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Gh2 external mic problem? In a pinch you can pick one up at Radio Shack, they stock them at the stores. You can buy a right angle version online somewhere, but I've bought several that were no good and let me down (bought them ages ago and can't remember where). The Radio Shack one I have is long and sticks out a bit, but it works. I bought three right angle versions and only one was worth keeping but it is much better to use than the straight one.

April 10th, 2012, 06:01 PM	#5
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: Gh2 external mic problem? Steve, I have the very similar Azden SMX-10, and I use a $6 Hosa GPM-467 3.5mm to 2.5mm right angle adapter $6 Hosa GPM-467 3.5mm to 2.5mm right angle adapter to get the mic's signal into my Panasonics - it works great! http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YOsHAPgPDy...0/M1000018.JPG Bill Hybrid Camera Revolution

April 10th, 2012, 06:31 PM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Gh2 external mic problem? Thanks for the link Bill, I ordered one to have a spare.