It doesnt seem to have xlr inputs on the camera, does it and I missed something?

it has 2 XLR inputs on the side below the mic mount.

See this photo: http://www.dvinfo.net/canonxh/images/imga1rightb.jpg

Which is part of this page: http://www.dvinfo.net/canonxh/articles/images1.php

What is the BNC behind the flap for? I can't read the label in any of the pictures...

It's just a composite video output, as found also on the Canon XL H1 and XL2.

Anyone have a mic recommendation that is XLR shootgun that would fit the A1 mic mount?

I'm hoping the mic mount on the A1 was similar to the one on the XL1s. I will be trying out my Seinnheiser ME66 with shock mount. I'll let you know when I get mine.

Will it have mic AND line level input unlike with the XL2? If so, consumer line level or pro line level?

Thanks.

Will it have mic AND line level input unlike with the XL2? If so, consumer line level or pro line level?I see a "line/mic" switch on top of the XLR block in one of Chris' photos.