Wireless lav with XLR jacks: is there such an item? at DVinfo.net

Bob Kerner · October 21st, 2007, 11:13 AM

I'm already planning for the day I have a camera with xlr jacks. Is there a wireless lav set up that comes with xlr jacks?

I've seen photos of the Sennheiser G2 on the web and some appear to have xlr cables, yet the specs don't speak to it.

If there is no such product, how are people adapting from wireless with mini plug to xlr (using something like a Beechtek I presume). Does quality suffer?

Thanks

Steve House · October 21st, 2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Kerner

I'm already planning for the day I have a camera with xlr jacks. Is there a wireless lav set up that comes with xlr jacks?

I've seen photos of the Sennheiser G2 on the web and some appear to have xlr cables, yet the specs don't speak to it.

If there is no such product, how are people adapting from wireless with mini plug to xlr (using something like a Beechtek I presume). Does quality suffer?

Thanks

The G2 comes with 2 output cables, one for XLR and the other mini TRS

Dan Keaton · October 21st, 2007, 11:42 AM

The Sennheiser Wireless G2 series camera mounted receivers include an XLR cable which works well.

If you have Sennheiser Wireless, generation 1, you can purchase or make an XLR output cable.

(Steve and I were both answering your question at the same time.)

Wayne Brissette · October 21st, 2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Kerner

I'm already planning for the day I have a camera with xlr jacks. Is there a wireless lav set up that comes with xlr jacks?

As others have mentioned this is pretty common. In some cases you have to provide your own cable, but most manufacturers provide wiring diagrams for you, or places like Remote Audio provide most of the common cables.

Wayne

Benjamin Hill · October 21st, 2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Kerner

I'm already planning for the day I have a camera with xlr jacks. Is there a wireless lav set up that comes with xlr jacks?

I've seen photos of the Sennheiser G2 on the web and some appear to have xlr cables, yet the specs don't speak to it.

If there is no such product, how are people adapting from wireless with mini plug to xlr (using something like a Beechtek I presume). Does quality suffer?

Thanks

Lectrosonics units have XLRs. http://www.lectrosonics.com/wireless/wireless.htm

Bob Kerner · October 21st, 2007, 12:03 PM

Thank you for the speedy replies!

Giroud Francois · October 21st, 2007, 12:41 PM

when you mean XLR, you probably means symmetrical signal (that is what XLR are made for) versus minijack (assymetrical by nature).
the only advantage of symmetrical connection over symmetrical is it supports longer (much longer) cables. Symmetrical cables can support 15 feet, that is often more than enough in video world, while in the audio world, 2 or 3 times this length is very usual.
for a wireless receiver with 5 inches of cable between the cam and the receiver, this has absolutely no impact.
on the other hand, XLR can accept symmetrical input too if the plug is properly wired.

Eric Darling · October 21st, 2007, 01:25 PM

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Lectrosonics units have XLRs.

So do the top end Audio-Technicas.

October 21st, 2007, 11:13 AM	#1
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	Wireless lav with XLR jacks: is there such an item? I'm already planning for the day I have a camera with xlr jacks. Is there a wireless lav set up that comes with xlr jacks? I've seen photos of the Sennheiser G2 on the web and some appear to have xlr cables, yet the specs don't speak to it. If there is no such product, how are people adapting from wireless with mini plug to xlr (using something like a Beechtek I presume). Does quality suffer? Thanks

October 21st, 2007, 11:42 AM	#3
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	The Sennheiser Wireless G2 series camera mounted receivers include an XLR cable which works well. If you have Sennheiser Wireless, generation 1, you can purchase or make an XLR output cable. (Steve and I were both answering your question at the same time.) __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

October 21st, 2007, 12:03 PM	#6
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	Thank you for the speedy replies!

October 21st, 2007, 12:41 PM	#7
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	when you mean XLR, you probably means symmetrical signal (that is what XLR are made for) versus minijack (assymetrical by nature). the only advantage of symmetrical connection over symmetrical is it supports longer (much longer) cables. Symmetrical cables can support 15 feet, that is often more than enough in video world, while in the audio world, 2 or 3 times this length is very usual. for a wireless receiver with 5 inches of cable between the cam and the receiver, this has absolutely no impact. on the other hand, XLR can accept symmetrical input too if the plug is properly wired.