Mic Mini to XLR

David Hurdon · October 27th, 2004, 07:50 PM

I've recently posted on my problem getting a good connection between my Azden SGM-X shotgun (mini-pin) and a Beachtek box. Today I got it solved with the help of Trew Audio, a local supplier with a second location in the US. I got same day delivery for four bucks of a Remote Audio Cable (CAX3M1/8MS) 18", described as "XLR-3M to mini stereo, wired mono". The cable was CDN$35. I have previously admitted bottomless ignorance of all things audio. I can only say that monitoring from the cam I finally got what I expected, which has not been the case with two cables from my beloved B&H, one from my local guru, DV Shop. This isn't meant as a plug for a supplier, just a celebration of finding what I needed thanks to helpful pros. I hope the info helps someone with the same issue.

David Hurdon

Bryan Beasleigh · October 28th, 2004, 02:19 AM

Reynald the partner at Trew Audio in Toronto has alot of knowledge to share and a very good stock of anything you'd need. I deal there and have been very well taken care of

B&H is a great supplier but sometimes it's costlygetting small items accros the border without paying high shipping and brokerage costs.

Terry at The DV Shoppe is great but he doesn't specialize in audio.

Rob Simon · October 28th, 2004, 11:20 AM

Is this an issue specifically for Azden, or are there similar problems with other mikes with adapting to a mini-plug?

Bryan Beasleigh · October 28th, 2004, 11:51 AM

It would be for any mic with a mini stereo out.

Rob Simon · October 28th, 2004, 11:55 AM

Sorry, I'm thinking backwards here. What if the mike is XLR and I want to go directly into my cam which requires a mini-plug. Can I just buy any old adapter from B&H?

I just need a simple solution, but don't want to learn the hard way that my audio is poor.

Bryan Beasleigh · October 28th, 2004, 03:35 PM

Mini to female XLR with 90 deg 1/8 stereo plug (click)

That'll give you the mono input onm both channels

October 27th, 2004, 07:50 PM	#1
David Hurdon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 484	Mic Mini to XLR - Toronto Solution I've recently posted on my problem getting a good connection between my Azden SGM-X shotgun (mini-pin) and a Beachtek box. Today I got it solved with the help of Trew Audio, a local supplier with a second location in the US. I got same day delivery for four bucks of a Remote Audio Cable (CAX3M1/8MS) 18", described as "XLR-3M to mini stereo, wired mono". The cable was CDN$35. I have previously admitted bottomless ignorance of all things audio. I can only say that monitoring from the cam I finally got what I expected, which has not been the case with two cables from my beloved B&H, one from my local guru, DV Shop. This isn't meant as a plug for a supplier, just a celebration of finding what I needed thanks to helpful pros. I hope the info helps someone with the same issue. David Hurdon __________________ Site:http://www.faceliftmarketing.ca Blog:http://www.websitevideo.blogspot.com

October 28th, 2004, 02:19 AM	#2
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Reynald the partner at Trew Audio in Toronto has alot of knowledge to share and a very good stock of anything you'd need. I deal there and have been very well taken care of B&H is a great supplier but sometimes it's costlygetting small items accros the border without paying high shipping and brokerage costs. Terry at The DV Shoppe is great but he doesn't specialize in audio. __________________ 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!"

October 28th, 2004, 11:20 AM	#3
Rob Simon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 37	Is this an issue specifically for Azden, or are there similar problems with other mikes with adapting to a mini-plug? __________________ "Shoot them all. Let FCE sort 'em out"

October 28th, 2004, 11:51 AM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	It would be for any mic with a mini stereo out. __________________ 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!"

October 28th, 2004, 11:55 AM	#5
Rob Simon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 37	Sorry, I'm thinking backwards here. What if the mike is XLR and I want to go directly into my cam which requires a mini-plug. Can I just buy any old adapter from B&H? I just need a simple solution, but don't want to learn the hard way that my audio is poor. __________________ "Shoot them all. Let FCE sort 'em out"

October 28th, 2004, 03:35 PM	#6
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Mini to female XLR with 90 deg 1/8 stereo plug (click) That'll give you the mono input onm both channels __________________ 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!"