AG-DVC30 Audio, XLR, Mic questions

Jeffrey Lovell · February 23rd, 2007, 02:37 PM

The problem I see with using anything other than the Pany unit is you lose a true balanced mic/line input to the camera. All the 3rd party XLR adapters have to use the mini-stereo input which is not balanced and to me would add to the probablity of having audio problems, plus I don't know if the voltage and current supplied through this connection would be enough for a true phantom power mic.

I personally would encourage you to pop for the Panasonic unit.

Jeff

Edward Carlson · March 12th, 2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffrey Lovell

plus I don't know if the voltage and current supplied through this connection would be enough for a true phantom power mic.

Only the Beacktek DXA-6 and DXA-6vu supply phantom power, and they use 9 volt batteries. I would definitely get the Panasonic XLR adapter. It has it's own mic clamp, and draws phantom power from the camera's battery.

Kirk Babbington · August 28th, 2007, 04:44 PM

I asked this question before but never got a clear answer.

I want to run a shotgun mic on my DVC30, and I'm looking at the Rode VideoMic.
It says it uses a mini AV jack for the audio output to the camera. So does this mean I do not need the Panasonic XLR adapter to run this mic?

Noa Put · August 28th, 2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirk Babbington

I asked this question before but never got a clear answer.

I want to run a shotgun mic on my DVC30, and I'm looking at the Rode VideoMic.
It says it uses a mini AV jack for the audio output to the camera. So does this mean I do not need the Panasonic XLR adapter to run this mic?

No, you don't need xlr for it.

Kirk Babbington · August 29th, 2007, 03:48 PM

Another question:

On the Rode VideoMic, when I want to check my levels, how is this done? Will my audio 'bars' on the viewfinder reflect the microphone recording even though it is not the stock one?

Allan Black · August 29th, 2007, 03:50 PM

Yes they will.

February 23rd, 2007, 02:37 PM	#91
Jeffrey Lovell Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 61	The problem I see with using anything other than the Pany unit is you lose a true balanced mic/line input to the camera. All the 3rd party XLR adapters have to use the mini-stereo input which is not balanced and to me would add to the probablity of having audio problems, plus I don't know if the voltage and current supplied through this connection would be enough for a true phantom power mic. I personally would encourage you to pop for the Panasonic unit. Jeff __________________ Created Design Video Video production for the common man

August 28th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#93
Kirk Babbington New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas (Henderson) Posts: 6	Rode VideoMic I asked this question before but never got a clear answer. I want to run a shotgun mic on my DVC30, and I'm looking at the Rode VideoMic. It says it uses a mini AV jack for the audio output to the camera. So does this mean I do not need the Panasonic XLR adapter to run this mic?

August 29th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#95
Kirk Babbington New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas (Henderson) Posts: 6	Another question: On the Rode VideoMic, when I want to check my levels, how is this done? Will my audio 'bars' on the viewfinder reflect the microphone recording even though it is not the stock one?

August 29th, 2007, 03:50 PM	#96
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,930	Yes they will.