Anyone have schematic or pinout information on Sony 183064611 and/or Active Interface Shoe? I'm trying to build an Active Interface Shoe plug with a simple stereo input jack so I can use the camera with an external mike.

I've bought a part from Sony called an Encapsulated Cable which is basically a AIS plug with 7 wires coming off of it--pink and purple are twisted together, as are the black and white wires. The remaining three are grey, yellow, and blue.

Can anyone help me decide which ones are left and right? Thanks! You can see a picture of it here:

http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/DisplayComments.php?file=Video%20Camera/Sony/AIS_to_standard_stero_input.html

Thanks!

Why not just convert the AIS shoe into a standard shoe and use a normal mic, then plug the mic into the mic input on the camera (under the memory stick slot)?

Here's how to convert the shoe: http://www.jcdv.com/shoeadapter.htm

Why not just convert the AIS shoe into a standard shoe and use a normal mic, then plug the mic into the mic input on the camera (under the memory stick slot)?

Here's how to convert the shoe: http://www.jcdv.com/shoeadapter.htm

Thanks for the reply. Actually, I have a Sony dcr-hc42, which has no mic input (can you believe that?) but does have an Active Interface Shoe. There were discussions elsewhere in this group about AIS, so I thought I'd ask the quesiton here.

Really, I just want to clip a mike onto my lapel, and Sony only makes one AIS with a wireless lapel mike and I hear they don't look or sound very goold.

Any guesses what might hapen if I just attach the pair of twisted pairs to the L and R side of the mike and try it? Might that be why they're twisted together, to signify the two pairs for stereo? Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. Actually, I have a Sony dcr-hc42, which has no mic input (can you believe that?) but does have an Active Interface Shoe. There were discussions elsewhere in this group about AIS, so I thought I'd ask the quesiton here.

Really, I just want to clip a mike onto my lapel, and Sony only makes one AIS with a wireless lapel mike and I hear they don't look or sound very goold.

Any guesses what might hapen if I just attach the pair of twisted pairs to the L and R side of the mike and try it? Might that be why they're twisted together, to signify the two pairs for stereo? Thanks.
Oh... I wouldn't just go hooking up wires, I'd be afraid of frying something.
I did a little research for you, check these links out:
http://www.fxsupport.de/08.html

and http://www.codycurtin.com/HC3.htm (look at the 5th pic, looks like he traced the audio to come out on those pins)

I have a ECM-HGZ1 mic and haven't used the darn thing except twice if you want to buy it and hack it. I'll let it go cheap.

Thanks Jerome,

I checked out that 5th picture and it seems there's a plug on the end that would help show which wires those two are. Mine has just loose wires coming out of it. Is there a way to tell which correspond to which? Thanks for the help!

Bob

Thanks Jerome,

I checked out that 5th picture and it seems there's a plug on the end that would help show which wires those two are. Mine has just loose wires coming out of it. Is there a way to tell which correspond to which? Thanks for the help!

Bob
Take a voltmeter and test for continuity between the loose wire and the pin. Do this for each one and you'll know which pin goes to which wire. Make sure you orient the plug with the one in the picture and you'll then find the appropriate wires. Good luck.

FYI, here's my original pictures of the AIS plug I'm working with:

http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/DisplayComments.php?file=Video%20Camera/Sony/AIS_to_standard_stero_input.html

Bob

FYI, here's my original pictures of the AIS plug I'm working with:

http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/D...ero_input.html

Bob
page not found. But I think I saw it. It was on the very bottom wasn't it?

Jerome,

I was confused, but now I get it. The connector at the end of the wires on Pic 5 is the same connector on the end of my wires. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

So, if I can ask one more dumb question: If I were just going to cut the end off of a long lapel mike lead (or a mini jack), I'd just attach the two wires from the lead to the two wires at 9 and 10? Is that right?

Thanks so much for your help!

page not found. But I think I saw it. It was on the very bottom wasn't it?

Yes, that was it. I just edited the link to fix it, but it was the same one at the bottom. Thanks again!

Jerome,
So, if I can ask one more dumb question: If I were just going to cut the end off of a long lapel mike lead (or a mini jack), I'd just attach the two wires from the lead to the two wires at 9 and 10? Is that right?

Thanks so much for your help!
Yes and no. You'll then need to determine the + & - of the mic. Chances are it is a mono mic so the two leads off the mic will be + and -. Normally, black will be the ground (-) off the mic.

You'll need to read into that thread more and determine which is the gound for the pinout. IF you mic is mono, then just put the hot wire on each 9 & 10 and it will basically put the signal on both channels... kind of "fake stereo" I guess.

This is all in theory and remember, anything you do to modify your camera in any way can void the warranty and I can't be held responsible.... BUT, this is what I would be doing if I were to attempt this.

Thanks for the help. I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes. You've been really helpful!

Bob

Bob -
How did that work out for you?
Dick.

Dick,

I haven't had a chance to try it out, but I'll post something here when I do.

Bob,

You might want to check the camera hacker post again. I've posted some information that might be useful.

Hi, i posted this on another thread, but i think this one fits better:

Im goint to test if this works:

http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hst1skizze2engl3wk6.jpg

Can you please check this plan to ensure i dont have any mistakes in it?

Forget my post above. I tried another way and it works!!!

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2888/hstmodcr0.jpg

Here is a better idea:

Here one image for all:

[img=http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/8268/hst1resarchzi0.th.jpg] (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hst1resarchzi0.jpg)

The purple path marks the Mic_GND. I think you can use wire 10, 9 and 8 simple to connect the jack.

Or you could just buy:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=479976&is=REG&addedTroughType=search


B&H saves the day.

-Kris G

YEAH, its out now!!! :D
thank you! thank you so much for this post!

Refer to this similar topic:
AIS to standard stero input (http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/DisplayComments.php?file=Video%20Camera/Sony/AIS_to_standard_stero_input.html)

If You wonna use flex cable "Sony Part #183064611", you need connect two resistor "SHOE ID1 and ID2" to GND (22kohm from ID2 and 0kohm from ID1). Then camcorder recognize audio accessory, and activate AIS audio input.

Look at part of attached schematic from service manual of SONY HVR-A1.
If You have this cable, tray it to use with accessory shoe in other camcorder then HVR-A1. I'm curious about this experiment.

Schematic:
http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/Video%20Camera/Sony/AIS_to_standard_stero_input.files.hidden/ais_sony.gif

Alternatively, you could purchase a Pearstone Mic Adapter for the AIS. The company is based in the US, and I've just bought one off eBay for the Sony HDR-HC3E I use here.

When it turns up in the UK I'll let you know what I think about it.