Dual Wireless mic inputs on FX1? at DVinfo.net

Dave Allen · January 10th, 2009, 03:10 AM

if I have two wireless mics, whether it be a lav and a handheld with a wireless transmitter, or 2 lavs, how would I handle input on that with a Sony FX1, which do not have XLR inputs?

Andrew Dean · January 10th, 2009, 05:31 AM

you need a "y" cable that splits from two mono 1/8" to one stereo 1/8". hook each of the mono ends to the two g2, the stereo into the mic input on the fx1 and viola.

You can wire your own, too. If i recall, both receivers hook to the sleeve, one positive to the ring, the other positive to the tip.

cheers!

Dave Allen · January 10th, 2009, 11:32 AM

Where you can you buy such a pre-made Y cable?

Steve House · January 10th, 2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Allen

Where you can you buy such a pre-made Y cable?

Here's one example from Radio Shack ...

1/8" Dual Mono Jack to 1/8" Stereo Plug Y-Adapter - RadioShack.com

And a similar one from Hosa

http://www.fullcompass.com/product/282425.html

The plug goes into your camera mic input. Each wireless receiver has a mono miniplug output cable ... plug 1 into each jack on the adapter.

If you want something more a bit more rugged that an adapter you could get a couple of these plugs - http://www.trewaudio.com/store/produ...&cat=80&page=1 - and make up a Y cable on your own with a conventional stereo plug on one end that would plug into the camera and two of the locking plugs for the receivers on the other. I don't know if there are any commercially available but if you don't feel confident with a soldering iron, pro audio companies like Remote Audio will make up a custom cable for you.

Dave Allen · January 10th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Spot on, Thanks Steve....

January 10th, 2009, 03:10 AM	#1
Dave Allen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 497	Dual Wireless mic inputs on FX1? if I have two wireless mics, whether it be a lav and a handheld with a wireless transmitter, or 2 lavs, how would I handle input on that with a Sony FX1, which do not have XLR inputs? __________________ Dave -

January 10th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#3
Dave Allen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 497	Where you can you buy such a pre-made Y cable? __________________ Dave -

January 10th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#5
Dave Allen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 497	Spot on, Thanks Steve.... __________________ Dave -

January 10th, 2009, 05:31 AM	#2
Andrew Dean Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Motukarara, New Zealand Posts: 475	you need a "y" cable that splits from two mono 1/8" to one stereo 1/8". hook each of the mono ends to the two g2, the stereo into the mic input on the fx1 and viola. You can wire your own, too. If i recall, both receivers hook to the sleeve, one positive to the ring, the other positive to the tip. cheers!