Two Mono Mics Into VX Simultaneously? at DVinfo.net

Dave Largent · September 2nd, 2003, 11:14 PM

Hi,
I can do this, right? The plan is to go to Radio Shack and get
a 2 mono 1/8" to 1 stereo 1/8" adapter. I'd plug the stereo end into the VX. Then, I'd plug a wireless receiver into one of the mono channels of the adapter and plug an on-board shotgun into the other channel of the adapter. I could monitor each channel
*seperately* with the VX headphone out. And I could pick the better-sounding channel in post. Right?
Dave

Lou Bruno · September 3rd, 2003, 08:27 AM

Here is what may happen. Bleeding between channels, low volume, impedence problems due to isolation issues.

Bryan Beasleigh · September 3rd, 2003, 09:08 AM

Hosatech make such a cable for $20, it's 5 ft long and the SKU at B&H is GBYCSMMR2XF5. If you buy the cable it will have the all important 90 deg molded 1/8 stereo plug. Heavier straight plugs stress the jack far too much. One slap or snag and the jack is toast. I jack the right angled plugs in and wrap them with a velcro tie for safety.

Dave Largent · September 3rd, 2003, 06:36 PM

Thanks Bryan and Lou.
Bryan, I was wondering if you've actually tried the set up I am
considering, and if so, have you noticed any of the channel cross-talk or other problems Lou has mentioned?
Dave

Mike Rehmus · September 3rd, 2003, 07:09 PM

Here is a stereo XLR to mini cable:http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item276.htm

September 2nd, 2003, 11:14 PM	#1
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Two Mono Mics Into VX Simultaneously? Hi, I can do this, right? The plan is to go to Radio Shack and get a 2 mono 1/8" to 1 stereo 1/8" adapter. I'd plug the stereo end into the VX. Then, I'd plug a wireless receiver into one of the mono channels of the adapter and plug an on-board shotgun into the other channel of the adapter. I could monitor each channel seperately with the VX headphone out. And I could pick the better-sounding channel in post. Right? Dave

September 3rd, 2003, 08:27 AM	#2
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Here is what may happen. Bleeding between channels, low volume, impedence problems due to isolation issues. __________________ Lou Bruno

September 3rd, 2003, 07:09 PM	#5
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Here is a stereo XLR to mini cable:http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item276.htm __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

September 3rd, 2003, 09:08 AM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Hosatech make such a cable for $20, it's 5 ft long and the SKU at B&H is GBYCSMMR2XF5. If you buy the cable it will have the all important 90 deg molded 1/8 stereo plug. Heavier straight plugs stress the jack far too much. One slap or snag and the jack is toast. I jack the right angled plugs in and wrap them with a velcro tie for safety.

September 3rd, 2003, 06:36 PM	#4
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Thanks Bryan and Lou. Bryan, I was wondering if you've actually tried the set up I am considering, and if so, have you noticed any of the channel cross-talk or other problems Lou has mentioned? Dave