Sony PD150 Audio

Lucas Hall · July 2nd, 2003, 09:44 PM

I have an Audio Technica wireless system. The model of the receiver is ATW-R100. It is quite large so I'm not sure how it can be attached to the Sony PD150. With the added weight of two more 9v batteries, it is certainly more heavy to be on the PD150.
Any advice is appreciated,
Lucas

Jun Galinato · July 2nd, 2003, 09:52 PM

I have used that for a couple of months until I switched to AKG PR81. Yes it is endeed to big and heavy. I used to put it at the back of the battery (NPF-960) using a verlcro.

Lucas Hall · July 2nd, 2003, 10:22 PM

How do you attach the AKG PR81 to the PD150? By velcro also?
Thanks,
Lucas

Jun Galinato · July 2nd, 2003, 10:25 PM

Yes

Mike Rehmus · July 3rd, 2003, 08:29 PM

I"ve always hung the receiver of my Sennheiser outfit on the sling that support the right hand. Stays out of the way and with the Sennheiser belt clip, never has come close to falling off.

Bryan Beasleigh · July 5th, 2003, 10:45 AM

I use the Mighty Wondercam, mini rover with the accessory plate (mini mate) http://www.videosmith.com/

Here's a new idea http://www.bracket1.com/

Mike Rehmus · July 5th, 2003, 11:08 AM

Interesting, Brian.

Looks like it would move the center of gravity for the setup off to the right. Fortunately, towards the right hand. Wonder how that feels after 10 minutes. Any insight?

Bryan Beasleigh · July 5th, 2003, 11:49 AM

The only incite I can give is on the Mini Rover. The grip and the mic mount is towards the back of the camera. The left arm and elbow will be tucked in to the left side of your body and the right arm likewise as your hand is in the support strap.

That's one heck of a rigid support. Your camera and your upper body become one. I'm older than dirt and I can hold the camera with all my goodies shake free. It also gives you something to hang on to besides the top handle. The ergonomics are such that you don't get tired and the grip is easy on your hand. Cheap, hard plastic grips just don't cut it.

The Mighty Wondercam is around $60 and the mini mate is around $10. The support is lightweight and milled from aluminum and the grip is cushioned and non slip. This is important when you have a few thousand hanging off of it. This ranks with the better things i've bought.

I mount my shotgun on the rover as well and mount my quick connect plate to the bottom of the river. The whole schmiel goes on the tripod, monopod and the marzpac

Alex Kamm · December 19th, 2003, 09:34 PM

Hey guys,

** EXTENDING YOUR STOCK PD-150 MIC **
Question and its pretty urgent, I was wondering if any of you had used the stock microphone that comes with the PD-150 and just got a extension XLR cord about 16' long, and used it to hook up with the PD150 XlR inputs! I basically:

XLR INPUT = | (RADIO SHACK ADAPTER *XLR-1/4" PHONE PLUG IN)-PHONE PLUG IN -| XLR INPUT TO SONY MIC?

SADLY MY ATTEMPT FAILED AND THEIR WAS NO SIGNLA RUNNING THROUGH IT.. ANYONE HAVE ANY THEORYS?

Mike Rehmus · December 19th, 2003, 09:42 PM

I do it all the time. I have a normal XLR cable that I connect between the camera and the microphone which I place on a stand. It works very well.

Why do you go through the 1/4" plug/socket?

Arne Johnson · January 22nd, 2005, 02:08 AM

We're having little micro drop outs in audio on our PD150. It's only occasional, not on every tape, and sometimes it seems if we change tapes it won't come back. This happens in all recording situations and with different mics.

Any idea what's going on?

Thanks,

Arne

Don Bloom · January 22nd, 2005, 06:57 AM

sounds more like a tape issue than anything else.

Don B

Arne Johnson · January 22nd, 2005, 09:40 AM

I suppose...though the same tapes work fine in a DVX100A...

Mike Rehmus · January 22nd, 2005, 11:52 AM

Presumably you've cleaned the heads?

Sometimes the loss of audio is an indication that the heads are dirty or close to end of life.

Arne Johnson · January 24th, 2005, 01:34 AM

Yeah, we just had a full cleaning...

July 2nd, 2003, 09:44 PM	#61
Lucas Hall Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 45	Wireless mounting on PD150 I have an Audio Technica wireless system. The model of the receiver is ATW-R100. It is quite large so I'm not sure how it can be attached to the Sony PD150. With the added weight of two more 9v batteries, it is certainly more heavy to be on the PD150. Any advice is appreciated, Lucas

July 2nd, 2003, 09:52 PM	#62
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	I have used that for a couple of months until I switched to AKG PR81. Yes it is endeed to big and heavy. I used to put it at the back of the battery (NPF-960) using a verlcro. __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

July 2nd, 2003, 10:25 PM	#64
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	Yes __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

July 3rd, 2003, 08:29 PM	#65
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I"ve always hung the receiver of my Sennheiser outfit on the sling that support the right hand. Stays out of the way and with the Sennheiser belt clip, never has come close to falling off. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 5th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#67
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Interesting, Brian. Looks like it would move the center of gravity for the setup off to the right. Fortunately, towards the right hand. Wonder how that feels after 10 minutes. Any insight? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 2nd, 2003, 10:22 PM	#63
Lucas Hall Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 45	How do you attach the AKG PR81 to the PD150? By velcro also? Thanks, Lucas

July 5th, 2003, 10:45 AM	#66
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I use the Mighty Wondercam, mini rover with the accessory plate (mini mate) http://www.videosmith.com/ Here's a new idea http://www.bracket1.com/

July 5th, 2003, 11:49 AM	#68
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The only incite I can give is on the Mini Rover. The grip and the mic mount is towards the back of the camera. The left arm and elbow will be tucked in to the left side of your body and the right arm likewise as your hand is in the support strap. That's one heck of a rigid support. Your camera and your upper body become one. I'm older than dirt and I can hold the camera with all my goodies shake free. It also gives you something to hang on to besides the top handle. The ergonomics are such that you don't get tired and the grip is easy on your hand. Cheap, hard plastic grips just don't cut it. The Mighty Wondercam is around $60 and the mini mate is around $10. The support is lightweight and milled from aluminum and the grip is cushioned and non slip. This is important when you have a few thousand hanging off of it. This ranks with the better things i've bought. I mount my shotgun on the rover as well and mount my quick connect plate to the bottom of the river. The whole schmiel goes on the tripod, monopod and the marzpac

December 19th, 2003, 09:34 PM	#69
Alex Kamm Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SANFRANCISCO, CA Posts: 74	PD150 Mic Mod.. (Radio Shack) Hey guys, EXTENDING YOUR STOCK PD-150 MIC Question and its pretty urgent, I was wondering if any of you had used the stock microphone that comes with the PD-150 and just got a extension XLR cord about 16' long, and used it to hook up with the PD150 XlR inputs! I basically: XLR INPUT = \| (RADIO SHACK ADAPTER *XLR-1/4" PHONE PLUG IN)-PHONE PLUG IN -\| XLR INPUT TO SONY MIC? SADLY MY ATTEMPT FAILED AND THEIR WAS NO SIGNLA RUNNING THROUGH IT.. ANYONE HAVE ANY THEORYS? __________________ RACESAUCE DOT COM \|Equipment: PD-150\|

December 19th, 2003, 09:42 PM	#70
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I do it all the time. I have a normal XLR cable that I connect between the camera and the microphone which I place on a stand. It works very well. Why do you go through the 1/4" plug/socket? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

January 22nd, 2005, 02:08 AM	#71
Arne Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 88	PD150 Audio Dropouts We're having little micro drop outs in audio on our PD150. It's only occasional, not on every tape, and sometimes it seems if we change tapes it won't come back. This happens in all recording situations and with different mics. Any idea what's going on? Thanks, Arne

January 22nd, 2005, 06:57 AM	#72
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	sounds more like a tape issue than anything else. Don B

January 22nd, 2005, 09:40 AM	#73
Arne Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 88	I suppose...though the same tapes work fine in a DVX100A...

January 22nd, 2005, 11:52 AM	#74
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Presumably you've cleaned the heads? Sometimes the loss of audio is an indication that the heads are dirty or close to end of life. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

January 24th, 2005, 01:34 AM	#75
Arne Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 88	Yeah, we just had a full cleaning...