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Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series
Sony's latest single-CMOS additions to their HDV camcorder line.

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Old May 13th, 2006, 07:08 PM   #1
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Should be a sticky about adapters etc.

There are a lot of messages from people who did not realize or understand that the plus $1000 camcorder they just bought would not work with certain mics or other units. Someone should post some facts on this for the HC1, HC3 and A1.
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Old May 13th, 2006, 07:36 PM   #2
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The HC1 uses 3.5mm mic jacks (unbalanced) I think, while the A1 can use 3-pin XLR mics (balanced) as well as 3.5mm mic jacks (unbalanced). The HC3, if I remember correctly, does not have any inputs for mics or headphones.
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Old May 13th, 2006, 08:48 PM   #3
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The HC1 uses 3.5mm mic jacks (unbalanced) I think, while the A1 can use 3-pin XLR mics (balanced) as well as 3.5mm mic jacks (unbalanced). The HC3, if I remember correctly, does not have any inputs for mics or headphones.
Probably correct. Looking for a sticky with facts though. That is what a sticky should have.
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Old May 13th, 2006, 10:01 PM   #4
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Absolutley correct about HC1 and HC 3 (3.5 mm mic and headphone jacks on H1) ONLY Sony propriatary shoe mics on H# and no headphone jack on H3 - got to get a headphone amp and plug it into the RCA plugs ont eh video out dongle (what a mess)

I know A1 is balanced, not sure of jacks.
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