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Carlos Manuel · January 30th, 2007, 02:03 PM

I have a SONY Wireless UWP-C1 that I use with an ECM-77 BMP - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

The ECM-77 has a 1/8" Locking Mini-Plug to connect to the UWP unit.

I would like to "transform" it on a cable mic.
I need an adapter (with power) similar to the Sony DC-78 - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

This one in ONLY for mic's with SMC9-4p Connection. Not the mini-plug.

Does anyone know if this adapter exists?
(if we need it, someone should have already made one ... ...)

Sincerely
Carlos

Allan Black · February 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Carlos, I have that kit and thought of doing the same, but I couldn't find an accessory to provide the ECM77s power.

Carlos Manuel · February 5th, 2007, 04:16 PM

I'm thinking that a simple 3.5mm to XLR cable should do.
The 48V phantom will be provided by the Z1 camera.

I'm affraid of damaging the mic if it does not support the phantom power, not sure on this.

Steve House · February 5th, 2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos Manuel

I'm thinking that a simple 3.5mm to XLR cable should do.
The 48V phantom will be provided by the Z1 camera.

I'm affraid of damaging the mic if it does not support the phantom power, not sure on this.

I found a brochure on the Sony site for the lav mic series that says this particular mic requires 1.1 to 10 vDC, 0.4mA. I'd be wary of hitting it with full 48v phantom power. Should be easy enough to build a small battery box that would hold a couple of AA or AAA cells.

Look on this url, about the middle of page 7 in the specs
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/Broadcastan...s/ecm77(2).pdf

Ralph Keyser · February 5th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Call one of the companies that does sound for a living like Trew Audio or Location Sound. They can set you up with something that you can be sure will work for you.

January 30th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#1
Carlos Manuel Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 76	Sony Wireless Mic TO cable I have a SONY Wireless UWP-C1 that I use with an ECM-77 BMP - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search The ECM-77 has a 1/8" Locking Mini-Plug to connect to the UWP unit. I would like to "transform" it on a cable mic. I need an adapter (with power) similar to the Sony DC-78 - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search This one in ONLY for mic's with SMC9-4p Connection. Not the mini-plug. Does anyone know if this adapter exists? (if we need it, someone should have already made one ... ...) Sincerely Carlos

February 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,927	Carlos, I have that kit and thought of doing the same, but I couldn't find an accessory to provide the ECM77s power.

February 5th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#3
Carlos Manuel Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 76	I'm thinking that a simple 3.5mm to XLR cable should do. The 48V phantom will be provided by the Z1 camera. I'm affraid of damaging the mic if it does not support the phantom power, not sure on this.

February 5th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#5
Ralph Keyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Posts: 287	Call one of the companies that does sound for a living like Trew Audio or Location Sound. They can set you up with something that you can be sure will work for you.