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Sasha Kolopic · August 7th, 2004, 01:09 PM

I have a Schriber external mono mic which, when plugged into the gl2, records only on the left channel....
I was wondering if I'd be able to splice together a cable which would allow the mic to record on both channels (although I know that the sound would still be mono)

I was thinking something along the lines of using a stereo cable and splicing it into an XLR head...

Does anyone have any experience/advice for this kind of 'experiment'??

Thanx Ahead

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 7th, 2004, 04:45 PM

Of course you can do this, but to what gain? Using a mono mic split to 2channel can lead to phase issues, where of course, you have 2 channels of identical sound. There are several brands of Y connectors that will split the mono to dual channel. Radio Shack sells them, no wiring needed.
Keep in mind that with a 2 channel adapter, you can connect 2 external mics to the cam, giving you 2 separate feeds, ie; one for interviewer, one for interviewee.

Sasha Kolopic · August 7th, 2004, 07:49 PM

The reason is when I listen to some recordings on my home stereo speakers I only hear one speaker, naturally, but periodically I hear static sound bits coming from the other speaker. So I want to eliminate that (by getting the same sound from both speakers) and I just wanna record on both channels for the hell of it....

Bryan Beasleigh · August 7th, 2004, 08:12 PM

So buy a 1/8 mono to 1/8 stereo adapter. $4-$5 at good old radio shack.

August 7th, 2004, 01:09 PM	#1
Sasha Kolopic Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4	Mono microphone I have a Schriber external mono mic which, when plugged into the gl2, records only on the left channel.... I was wondering if I'd be able to splice together a cable which would allow the mic to record on both channels (although I know that the sound would still be mono) I was thinking something along the lines of using a stereo cable and splicing it into an XLR head... Does anyone have any experience/advice for this kind of 'experiment'?? Thanx Ahead

August 7th, 2004, 04:45 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Of course you can do this, but to what gain? Using a mono mic split to 2channel can lead to phase issues, where of course, you have 2 channels of identical sound. There are several brands of Y connectors that will split the mono to dual channel. Radio Shack sells them, no wiring needed. Keep in mind that with a 2 channel adapter, you can connect 2 external mics to the cam, giving you 2 separate feeds, ie; one for interviewer, one for interviewee. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 7th, 2004, 08:12 PM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	So buy a 1/8 mono to 1/8 stereo adapter. $4-$5 at good old radio shack. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

August 7th, 2004, 07:49 PM	#3
Sasha Kolopic Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4	The reason is when I listen to some recordings on my home stereo speakers I only hear one speaker, naturally, but periodically I hear static sound bits coming from the other speaker. So I want to eliminate that (by getting the same sound from both speakers) and I just wanna record on both channels for the hell of it....