Sony ECM 673 and Zoom H4n at DVinfo.net

Henry Williams · February 14th, 2012, 06:47 PM

I shoot events with multiple cameras and currently get my main audio feed through a Sony ECM-673 plugged into a Canon XH-A1. I now work mainly with HDSLR's and am about to completely retire the XH-A1. Hence I need a new separate audio solution. Does anyone know whether the ECM-673 would be compatible with a Zoom H4n?

Many thanks in advance for taking the time to answer, it's greatly appreciated.

Henry

Seth Bloombaum · February 14th, 2012, 07:13 PM

I don't have an ECM 673, but I've used the H4n with a variety of microphones that require phantom power via xlr with good results.

It should work fine, within the limitations of the H4n. I've seen complaints about its auto-gain, but, I never use auto, so, haven't shared this concern. If auto gain is essential to you, you should search out these messages here.

Henry Williams · February 14th, 2012, 07:25 PM

Thanks very much Seth for such a quick and helpful response. I don't generally use AGC but it's good to know that there are issues with this. I'll make sure to monitor my audio very carefully if I ever have cause to turn it on.

February 14th, 2012, 06:47 PM	#1
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Sony ECM 673 and Zoom H4n I shoot events with multiple cameras and currently get my main audio feed through a Sony ECM-673 plugged into a Canon XH-A1. I now work mainly with HDSLR's and am about to completely retire the XH-A1. Hence I need a new separate audio solution. Does anyone know whether the ECM-673 would be compatible with a Zoom H4n? Many thanks in advance for taking the time to answer, it's greatly appreciated. Henry Last edited by Henry Williams; February 14th, 2012 at 06:49 PM. Reason: for clarity

February 14th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Sony ECM 673 and Zoom H4n I don't have an ECM 673, but I've used the H4n with a variety of microphones that require phantom power via xlr with good results. It should work fine, within the limitations of the H4n. I've seen complaints about its auto-gain, but, I never use auto, so, haven't shared this concern. If auto gain is essential to you, you should search out these messages here. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

February 14th, 2012, 07:25 PM	#3
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Re: Sony ECM 673 and Zoom H4n Thanks very much Seth for such a quick and helpful response. I don't generally use AGC but it's good to know that there are issues with this. I'll make sure to monitor my audio very carefully if I ever have cause to turn it on.