Can ME2 be used as a wired mic? at DVinfo.net

Craig McCoy · August 31st, 2004, 11:23 AM

I recently purchased the Sennheisser Evolution G2 100 Wireless system that included the ME2 lav mic. I was wondering if there is an adapter I can use to directly connect the mic to the XLR inputs of my camcorder (which supplies 48v). Thanks.

--Craig McCoy

Mike Rehmus · August 31st, 2004, 05:45 PM

Probably have to make your own but it should work.

Marty Wein · August 31st, 2004, 05:49 PM

Tram as well as some other manufactures make an adapter that will allow you to do that. The Tram model is TR-79

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=259965&is=REG

Craig McCoy · August 31st, 2004, 08:02 PM

Thanks Mike and Marty,

The Tram TR-79+ looks like it would do the trick, but is a bit out of my price range. May have to go the route of making my own adapter.

Thanks again,

--Craig McCoy

Marty Atias · August 31st, 2004, 09:56 PM

Careful now! I wouldn't go plugging a lav into an XLR input with a simple adapter.

Phantom power is 48 volts and a balanced input. The lav capsule itself only requires 3-9 volts and is unbalanced. The "adapter" has to convert the power and balance it up.

That's why it costs what it does.

Craig McCoy · September 1st, 2004, 02:05 PM

Marty,

Thanks for the word of caution. I'll keep that in mind as I continue to look for an affordable solution.

August 31st, 2004, 11:23 AM	#1
Craig McCoy New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8	Can ME2 be used as a wired mic? I recently purchased the Sennheisser Evolution G2 100 Wireless system that included the ME2 lav mic. I was wondering if there is an adapter I can use to directly connect the mic to the XLR inputs of my camcorder (which supplies 48v). Thanks. --Craig McCoy __________________ --Craig McCoy

August 31st, 2004, 05:45 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Probably have to make your own but it should work. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 31st, 2004, 08:02 PM	#4
Craig McCoy New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8	Thanks Mike and Marty, The Tram TR-79+ looks like it would do the trick, but is a bit out of my price range. May have to go the route of making my own adapter. Thanks again, --Craig McCoy __________________ --Craig McCoy

August 31st, 2004, 09:56 PM	#5
Marty Atias Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 91	Careful now! I wouldn't go plugging a lav into an XLR input with a simple adapter. Phantom power is 48 volts and a balanced input. The lav capsule itself only requires 3-9 volts and is unbalanced. The "adapter" has to convert the power and balance it up. That's why it costs what it does. __________________ Warning: I am an equipment dealer (and have been an an audio engineer for 30 years). I have a bias towards brands that say what they do and do what they say, but my loyalty is to my customers. http://ATSComms.com

September 1st, 2004, 02:05 PM	#6
Craig McCoy New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8	Marty, Thanks for the word of caution. I'll keep that in mind as I continue to look for an affordable solution. __________________ --Craig McCoy

August 31st, 2004, 05:49 PM	#3
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	Tram as well as some other manufactures make an adapter that will allow you to do that. The Tram model is TR-79 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=259965&is=REG