LAV MIC with HM170 or HM200 at DVinfo.net

Andy Browne · November 21st, 2015, 02:36 PM

I have a Rode smartLav+ along with the TRRS to TRS adapter. When I plug it into the AUX connector on the back of my camera, I am not able to record any audio. When I plug the same mic into my Zoom H5 or Sony camcorder, the LAVC works perfectly.

I was told that the camera must be able to supply 1.5v to the LAV in order fir it to function. If that is true, does the HM170/200 supply the necessary power? Is this a configurable setting within the camera's menu system?

Its either that or I need to go our and buy a phantom powered LAV.

Since I may not check back here frequently enough, if anybody has a solid answer fir me, can you please send a message to andy@browneweb.com .

Andy Browne · December 13th, 2015, 11:33 AM

Not one reply???

Zachary Breitenstein · February 21st, 2016, 09:15 PM

I have a JVC HM200 and I can't get the aux in to work either. It will only record the audio from at a very low level from a lav mic (Audio-Technica ATR-3350). The same mic works with a Canon AX10 and Zoom H4N. I've tried other mics and nothing seems to work at this point. I feel like I've tried every setting combination.
Any help is appreciated?

Mark L. Whalen · February 22nd, 2016, 11:39 AM

I have an HM170 and had audio fed via the AUX jack on a shoot just this weekend. The only way I was able to make the feed work was to have the handle unit detached from the camera, then audio input was routed through AUX. Once in that configuration, input levels can be adjusted via the audio menu settings.

Zachary Breitenstein · February 22nd, 2016, 12:58 PM

Mark,
Thanks for the reply. I tried taking the handle off, adjusting the input volume through the menu but it's still very soft. You may have heard me scream.
I'm in contact with JVC support but they don't know what's wrong at this point.

November 21st, 2015, 02:36 PM	#1
Andy Browne New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 11	LAV MIC with HM170 or HM200 I have a Rode smartLav+ along with the TRRS to TRS adapter. When I plug it into the AUX connector on the back of my camera, I am not able to record any audio. When I plug the same mic into my Zoom H5 or Sony camcorder, the LAVC works perfectly. I was told that the camera must be able to supply 1.5v to the LAV in order fir it to function. If that is true, does the HM170/200 supply the necessary power? Is this a configurable setting within the camera's menu system? Its either that or I need to go our and buy a phantom powered LAV. Since I may not check back here frequently enough, if anybody has a solid answer fir me, can you please send a message to andy@browneweb.com . __________________ Andy Browne Venice, Florida

December 13th, 2015, 11:33 AM	#2
Andy Browne New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 11	Re: LAV MIC with HM170 or HM200 Not one reply??? __________________ Andy Browne Venice, Florida

February 21st, 2016, 09:15 PM	#3
Zachary Breitenstein New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8	Re: LAV MIC with HM170 or HM200 I have a JVC HM200 and I can't get the aux in to work either. It will only record the audio from at a very low level from a lav mic (Audio-Technica ATR-3350). The same mic works with a Canon AX10 and Zoom H4N. I've tried other mics and nothing seems to work at this point. I feel like I've tried every setting combination. Any help is appreciated?

February 22nd, 2016, 11:39 AM	#4
Mark L. Whalen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 106	Re: LAV MIC with HM170 or HM200 I have an HM170 and had audio fed via the AUX jack on a shoot just this weekend. The only way I was able to make the feed work was to have the handle unit detached from the camera, then audio input was routed through AUX. Once in that configuration, input levels can be adjusted via the audio menu settings.

February 22nd, 2016, 12:58 PM	#5
Zachary Breitenstein New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8	Re: LAV MIC with HM170 or HM200 Mark, Thanks for the reply. I tried taking the handle off, adjusting the input volume through the menu but it's still very soft. You may have heard me scream. I'm in contact with JVC support but they don't know what's wrong at this point.