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Chris Medico · October 18th, 2009, 06:22 PM

I'm looking to use the lav mics I bought for the AT-1800 wireless setup with a digital recorder. I've been looking around for Hirose to XLR adapter cables. So far no success.

I'm looking for the exact opposite of this:
Audio-Technica | XLRW Input Cable | XLRW | B&H Photo Video

I need a male Hirose 4 to male 3 conductor XLR.

Anyone know of a source?

Don Bloom · October 18th, 2009, 08:00 PM

2 thoughts.
1) Call B&H to see if they have it and it's just not listed

2) try fullcompass.com-they are more of an audio house and have or can make pretty much any cable you need. Actually call them and talk to one of their repsas not everything is listed.

Steve House · October 19th, 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Medico

I'm looking to use the lav mics I bought for the AT-1800 wireless setup with a digital recorder. I've been looking around for Hirose to XLR adapter cables. So far no success.

I'm looking for the exact opposite of this:
Audio-Technica | XLRW Input Cable | XLRW | B&H Photo Video

I need a male Hirose 4 to male 3 conductor XLR.

Anyone know of a source?

The lavs are going to need 3 to 5 volt mic power to operate if you feed them directly into a recorder. The is NOT the same voltage as 48v phantom! A Hirose to XLR cable will put full phantom power on the lavs with the risk of frying them internally. You need an XLR adapter and power supply unit that you plug the mic into and handles the voltage conversions, etc. Instead of a cable, you should get a couple of the Ambient Eumels or equivalent ... Ambient Products Microphone Power Supplies EMP Electret Microphone Power

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hmmm - don't see one listed for mic's wired for the AT transmitters. What you'll need to do is figure out a little adapter pigtail. But my original comment still holds, you can't just use a physical adapter cable and have the mic work and there is a real risk of physical damage to the mic capsule itself if you try. You need the power supply. Perhaps if you contact the lav manufacturer they can assist you. I know shops like Trew Audio make-up XLR phantom supplies with breakway cables to do exactly what you want to do all the time.

Chris Medico · October 19th, 2009, 06:50 AM

Yes, that would work perfectly.

They don't seem to have one with the correct connector for the mic though.

Jay Massengill · October 19th, 2009, 07:18 AM

Audio Technica makes a power module for this use, the AT8539 Power Module:
Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : AT8539 : Power Module
It isn't cheap of course since it is an actual power module and not just an adapter cable.
It comes as part of the standard AT892 mic, perhaps it would be a better value to buy an AT892 mic complete and have your choice of using either mic element with either the power module or your wireless pack.

Steve House · October 19th, 2009, 07:19 AM

What mics do you have? Perhaps the manufacturer has a matching power supply. There are a number of phantom power supplies that could be adapted by adding a little pigtail.

Steve Oakley · October 20th, 2009, 08:39 PM

well no matter what, you're gonna spend around $100 or so per unit. I've got a ambient I picked up from trew audio and it works fine when I decide to go hardwire. converts 48V phantom to the 3ish volts lavs want

Marco Leavitt · October 21st, 2009, 10:25 AM

Can't find any details on that AT8539. Is there a battery in there, or does it adjust phantom power? Also, is it compatible with the AT899 mics? I've been looking for something like this.

Steve House · October 21st, 2009, 12:18 PM

Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : AT8537 : Power Module

Marco Leavitt · October 21st, 2009, 01:56 PM

Saw that Steve, but aside from the picture, there doesn't seem to be any information there.

Steve House · October 21st, 2009, 02:33 PM

Yep, doesn't say much except that it's specific to the AT898 and AT899 lavs only.

Jay Massengill · October 21st, 2009, 03:15 PM

The AT8539 Power Module that I referrenced above does say it works with the 4-pin connector for lavs that normally hook to their wireless packs. It specifically says its for turning wireless mic elements into wired mics.

October 18th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#1
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Help finding an audio cable... I'm looking to use the lav mics I bought for the AT-1800 wireless setup with a digital recorder. I've been looking around for Hirose to XLR adapter cables. So far no success. I'm looking for the exact opposite of this: Audio-Technica \| XLRW Input Cable \| XLRW \| B&H Photo Video I need a male Hirose 4 to male 3 conductor XLR. Anyone know of a source? __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

October 18th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	2 thoughts. 1) Call B&H to see if they have it and it's just not listed 2) try fullcompass.com-they are more of an audio house and have or can make pretty much any cable you need. Actually call them and talk to one of their repsas not everything is listed. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

October 19th, 2009, 06:50 AM	#4
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Yes, that would work perfectly. They don't seem to have one with the correct connector for the mic though. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

October 19th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#5
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Audio Technica makes a power module for this use, the AT8539 Power Module: Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : AT8539 : Power Module It isn't cheap of course since it is an actual power module and not just an adapter cable. It comes as part of the standard AT892 mic, perhaps it would be a better value to buy an AT892 mic complete and have your choice of using either mic element with either the power module or your wireless pack. Last edited by Jay Massengill; October 19th, 2009 at 08:13 AM.

October 19th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#6
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	What mics do you have? Perhaps the manufacturer has a matching power supply. There are a number of phantom power supplies that could be adapted by adding a little pigtail. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

October 20th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#7
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	well no matter what, you're gonna spend around $100 or so per unit. I've got a ambient I picked up from trew audio and it works fine when I decide to go hardwire. converts 48V phantom to the 3ish volts lavs want

October 21st, 2009, 10:25 AM	#8
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Can't find any details on that AT8539. Is there a battery in there, or does it adjust phantom power? Also, is it compatible with the AT899 mics? I've been looking for something like this.

October 21st, 2009, 12:18 PM	#9
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : AT8537 : Power Module __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

October 21st, 2009, 01:56 PM	#10
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Saw that Steve, but aside from the picture, there doesn't seem to be any information there.

October 21st, 2009, 02:33 PM	#11
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Yep, doesn't say much except that it's specific to the AT898 and AT899 lavs only. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

October 21st, 2009, 03:15 PM	#12
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	The AT8539 Power Module that I referrenced above does say it works with the 4-pin connector for lavs that normally hook to their wireless packs. It specifically says its for turning wireless mic elements into wired mics.