AT 897 camera and minidisc recordings at DVinfo.net

Ray Ambrosi · May 12th, 2006, 12:46 PM

Hello
I want to use my AT897 for my NV GS100 video camera and for making audio recordings using my minidisc recorder.

Both of these devices accept miniplug audio connections only. Do I need another device, a Beachtek DXA-4p or a preamp of some kind in order to use an XLR to Miniplug adapter and get decent sound?

The mic I was using is a Phillips SBC-ME400 unidirectional condenser. I assume its not very good and the AT897 will be far superior. I can't remember if it was originally XLR or miniplug, but I put a miniplug on it and have been using it for several years with minidisc and video cameras.

Am I doing this right? I'll appreciate any advice

Ray

David Ennis · May 12th, 2006, 05:09 PM

Ray, you didn't mention what mindisc recorder you have, but you can plug the AT right into it with the XLR to mini adapter. You'll only need a preamp if the minidisc wants a larger signal than the AT provides.

Ray Ambrosi · May 12th, 2006, 05:42 PM

Hi Thanks...
I'm using a portable unit - a Panasonic JS MR100.
It takes a miniplug and I've used an XLR to Miniplug adapter before.. but I'd heard that the AT897 won't work well plugged directly into the cam or MD unit.

I decided to get the Rode NTG2 instead of the AT897 after reading so many reports on this site that its signal is often pretty weak and needs a preamp. This site praised the Rode NTG2 so go decided to go with it after doing some additional reading http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread...ighlight=at897

Thanks!

May 12th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#1
Ray Ambrosi Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 58	AT 897 camera and minidisc recordings Hello I want to use my AT897 for my NV GS100 video camera and for making audio recordings using my minidisc recorder. Both of these devices accept miniplug audio connections only. Do I need another device, a Beachtek DXA-4p or a preamp of some kind in order to use an XLR to Miniplug adapter and get decent sound? The mic I was using is a Phillips SBC-ME400 unidirectional condenser. I assume its not very good and the AT897 will be far superior. I can't remember if it was originally XLR or miniplug, but I put a miniplug on it and have been using it for several years with minidisc and video cameras. Am I doing this right? I'll appreciate any advice Ray

May 12th, 2006, 05:09 PM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	Ray, you didn't mention what mindisc recorder you have, but you can plug the AT right into it with the XLR to mini adapter. You'll only need a preamp if the minidisc wants a larger signal than the AT provides. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

May 12th, 2006, 05:42 PM	#3
Ray Ambrosi Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 58	Thanks Hi Thanks... I'm using a portable unit - a Panasonic JS MR100. It takes a miniplug and I've used an XLR to Miniplug adapter before.. but I'd heard that the AT897 won't work well plugged directly into the cam or MD unit. I decided to get the Rode NTG2 instead of the AT897 after reading so many reports on this site that its signal is often pretty weak and needs a preamp. This site praised the Rode NTG2 so go decided to go with it after doing some additional reading http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread...ighlight=at897 Thanks!