A legitimate use for the DM-50 hot-shoe mic at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · October 3rd, 2004, 12:14 PM

I've gone on record saying that I couldn't see a need for using the little Canon DM-50 hot-shoe mic on the XL2, but it looks like I'll have to eat my words now.

If you're in a situation where you don't need the EVF assembly on the camera and you still need to take audio from the camera for some reason, the DM-50 is a nice solution. For example, you might have the XL2 mounted on a crane. Or you might be using a stabilizer such as a Glidecam or a Hollywood Lite Running Rig. In these configurations, in order to save weight you generally won't put the EVF on the camera, since there's already a monitor mounted on the stabilizer system. Usually you won't bother with audio on the camera with that type of rig, but if you need it, you can attach the DM-50 to the Advanced Accessory Shoe and there you go.

It's about $180 USD and provides stereo audio with a couple of different pickup patterns.

October 3rd, 2004, 12:14 PM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	A legitimate use for the DM-50 hot-shoe mic I've gone on record saying that I couldn't see a need for using the little Canon DM-50 hot-shoe mic on the XL2, but it looks like I'll have to eat my words now. If you're in a situation where you don't need the EVF assembly on the camera and you still need to take audio from the camera for some reason, the DM-50 is a nice solution. For example, you might have the XL2 mounted on a crane. Or you might be using a stabilizer such as a Glidecam or a Hollywood Lite Running Rig. In these configurations, in order to save weight you generally won't put the EVF on the camera, since there's already a monitor mounted on the stabilizer system. Usually you won't bother with audio on the camera with that type of rig, but if you need it, you can attach the DM-50 to the Advanced Accessory Shoe and there you go. It's about $180 USD and provides stereo audio with a couple of different pickup patterns. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!