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

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.

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

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.

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

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.