Shotgun Mic with XL1s at DVinfo.net

Mike Rinkunas · September 23rd, 2004, 10:02 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking into getting a new shotgun mic for second XL1s w/ MA200 in the 300-600 price range. The first camera has a Azden SGM-1 which is good, but i'd like a richer, fuller sound. I've followed alot of the postings on the ME66/AT837/AT4073a mics and i would like to get an AT4073a.

But here's the kicker, i do mostly mobile shooting, and i want this mic for on camera use so i can't really use a powered mixer or phantom power box since both are chained by their power cords.

Is there a way to tap the 7.2V system without getting a beachtek adapter? I'm Rather attached to the MA200 since i do alot of shoulder shooting and it balances the center of gravity issue of XL1s when i load it with the CH-190 and 2 large batteries.

I'm even open to home made solutions....

Any ideas/suggestions?
~Mike

Steve Savanyu · September 24th, 2004, 08:04 AM

Mike,

Take a close look at the A-T 897. It can operate from a single internal AA battery as well as phantom power. It is a shorter shotgun mic with exceptional sensitivity and good off-axis rejection.

Mike Rinkunas · September 24th, 2004, 08:31 AM

Steve,

I noticed that the AT897 does have internal power, but i'd really would like to get the AT4073a. If i can't find a way to power it without being limited with electric cords, i'll probably get the AT897 unless there is a better powered shotgun out there....however as many people have stated, if its powered, its good, but not true professional quality...

~Mike

Steve Savanyu · September 24th, 2004, 08:37 AM

Mike,

I think you will need to get the adapter. I also own an XL1s (would like to get an XL2) and had an engineering friend look to see if a circuit could be made to use the power from the camera to power a mic.

He said it would be difficult.

agnes marsala · September 30th, 2004, 12:26 PM

I'm thinking of getting the BeachTek DXA-4C, but it doesn't have Phantom Power. The DXA-6 does but it looks like it connects with a mini jack. How would that work with an XL-1?
Also, if I leave the mix in the middle are the left and right channels seperate?
Thanks
Agnes

Douglas Spotted Eagle · September 30th, 2004, 03:52 PM

Haven't played much with the D6, but yes, channels remain separate. The DX8 is the ultimate!
Coupled with an 897,. you've got a powerhouse connection there.

September 23rd, 2004, 10:02 AM	#1
Mike Rinkunas Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 134	Shotgun Mic with XL1s Hey everyone, I'm looking into getting a new shotgun mic for second XL1s w/ MA200 in the 300-600 price range. The first camera has a Azden SGM-1 which is good, but i'd like a richer, fuller sound. I've followed alot of the postings on the ME66/AT837/AT4073a mics and i would like to get an AT4073a. But here's the kicker, i do mostly mobile shooting, and i want this mic for on camera use so i can't really use a powered mixer or phantom power box since both are chained by their power cords. Is there a way to tap the 7.2V system without getting a beachtek adapter? I'm Rather attached to the MA200 since i do alot of shoulder shooting and it balances the center of gravity issue of XL1s when i load it with the CH-190 and 2 large batteries. I'm even open to home made solutions.... Any ideas/suggestions? ~Mike

September 24th, 2004, 08:04 AM	#2
Steve Savanyu Boss Hog Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hudson, Ohio Posts: 51	Mike, Take a close look at the A-T 897. It can operate from a single internal AA battery as well as phantom power. It is a shorter shotgun mic with exceptional sensitivity and good off-axis rejection. __________________ "Film is Art; Theatre is Life; Television is Furniture!"

September 24th, 2004, 08:37 AM	#4
Steve Savanyu Boss Hog Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hudson, Ohio Posts: 51	Mike, I think you will need to get the adapter. I also own an XL1s (would like to get an XL2) and had an engineering friend look to see if a circuit could be made to use the power from the camera to power a mic. He said it would be difficult. __________________ "Film is Art; Theatre is Life; Television is Furniture!"

September 30th, 2004, 03:52 PM	#6
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Haven't played much with the D6, but yes, channels remain separate. The DX8 is the ultimate! Coupled with an 897,. you've got a powerhouse connection there. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

September 24th, 2004, 08:31 AM	#3
Mike Rinkunas Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 134	Steve, I noticed that the AT897 does have internal power, but i'd really would like to get the AT4073a. If i can't find a way to power it without being limited with electric cords, i'll probably get the AT897 unless there is a better powered shotgun out there....however as many people have stated, if its powered, its good, but not true professional quality... ~Mike

September 30th, 2004, 12:26 PM	#5
agnes marsala Tourist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Browns Mills, NJ Posts: 4	I'm thinking of getting the BeachTek DXA-4C, but it doesn't have Phantom Power. The DXA-6 does but it looks like it connects with a mini jack. How would that work with an XL-1? Also, if I leave the mix in the middle are the left and right channels seperate? Thanks Agnes