HVR-A1U XLR Box at DVinfo.net

Sheldon Steere · October 25th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Well, I went through every single post on this forum and still haven't seen anyone ask or answer this question, so I thought I'd post it.

I have an HVR-A1J and the box on the top that holds the microphone and has the XLR inputs with all the switches for sound mixing has gone bad. The Input 2 has just stopped working, and I was looking into purchasing a new one to replace it, but a) I don't know what it's called, and haven't been able to find anyone listing it or even naming it. I went by the serial number to the sony spare parts website and the part I found that supposedly matched the serial number didn't have a picture associated with it, so I couldn't verify it was the same part. b) I was wondering if that's the only option for that spot, because since I have to buy one anyways, I was wondering if maybe I should upgrade.

Marco Wagner · October 27th, 2008, 04:07 PM

I think it's called an XLR hot shoe or breakout box....

Victor Wilcox · October 27th, 2008, 05:25 PM

XLR BLOCK ASSY
Part No: A1133621A
$273.95 USA (The price information is about one year old)

Colin Zhang · November 2nd, 2008, 05:50 AM

On a slightly unrelated topic, if you purchase one of these can they be used on a camera other than the A1 or is there a specific connector only for this camera? Would be interesting to know, particularly as if it is, people with FX1s or FX7s might want to have a look.

(sorry for the dumb question :/)

Victor Wilcox · November 2nd, 2008, 07:48 AM

The XLR block requires the propietory hot shot and firm ware of the A1U.

Colin Zhang · November 2nd, 2008, 07:56 AM

Oh I see. How about some of those old adapters that only plugged into the accessory shoe, though? Like those that came with PD100s and I think PDX10s.

Thanks

Rick Foye · December 7th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor Wilcox

The XLR block requires the propietory hot shot and firm ware of the A1U.

It doesn't even work on the HDR-HC1.

Neil Goodwill · February 16th, 2010, 04:17 PM

Hi Sheldon, do you still have the faulty XLR (A1133621A) adapter? If so, I would like to buy it. I don't need the microphone, just the box. I have a broadcast engineer friend who has said he could probably repair it.

Howard Harrelson · February 16th, 2010, 08:15 PM

Take a look at this website...

They're got a small double XLR input box that outputs to a mini-phone plug.

Welcome to BeachTek.com!

Good luck,

Howard

Neil Goodwill · February 18th, 2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks for your suggestion Howard. Unfortunately, they only do adapters that fit under the camera. I've built a matte box and rods support that allows cassette removal when fitted to a tripod, so there is nowhere to place a Beachtek type adapter.
If I manage to get hold of the Sony XLR Block Assembly I think it will help if and when I decide to sell the A1.
I would still quite like to hear from Sheldon about his faulty adapter, or anyone else that may have one going spare.

October 25th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#1
Sheldon Steere New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 18	HVR-A1U XLR Box Well, I went through every single post on this forum and still haven't seen anyone ask or answer this question, so I thought I'd post it. I have an HVR-A1J and the box on the top that holds the microphone and has the XLR inputs with all the switches for sound mixing has gone bad. The Input 2 has just stopped working, and I was looking into purchasing a new one to replace it, but a) I don't know what it's called, and haven't been able to find anyone listing it or even naming it. I went by the serial number to the sony spare parts website and the part I found that supposedly matched the serial number didn't have a picture associated with it, so I couldn't verify it was the same part. b) I was wondering if that's the only option for that spot, because since I have to buy one anyways, I was wondering if maybe I should upgrade.

October 27th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#2
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	I think it's called an XLR hot shoe or breakout box.... __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

October 27th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#3
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	Xlr Block Assy XLR BLOCK ASSY Part No: A1133621A $273.95 USA (The price information is about one year old) __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

November 2nd, 2008, 07:48 AM	#5
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	The XLR block requires the propietory hot shot and firm ware of the A1U. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

February 16th, 2010, 08:15 PM	#9
Howard Harrelson New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 21	Maybe a Beachtek box will help Take a look at this website... They're got a small double XLR input box that outputs to a mini-phone plug. Welcome to BeachTek.com! Good luck, Howard

November 2nd, 2008, 05:50 AM	#4
Colin Zhang Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: beijing/mississauga Posts: 123	On a slightly unrelated topic, if you purchase one of these can they be used on a camera other than the A1 or is there a specific connector only for this camera? Would be interesting to know, particularly as if it is, people with FX1s or FX7s might want to have a look. (sorry for the dumb question :/)

November 2nd, 2008, 07:56 AM	#6
Colin Zhang Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: beijing/mississauga Posts: 123	Oh I see. How about some of those old adapters that only plugged into the accessory shoe, though? Like those that came with PD100s and I think PDX10s. Thanks

February 16th, 2010, 04:17 PM	#8
Neil Goodwill Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dundee, United Kingdom Posts: 42	Hi Sheldon, do you still have the faulty XLR (A1133621A) adapter? If so, I would like to buy it. I don't need the microphone, just the box. I have a broadcast engineer friend who has said he could probably repair it.

February 18th, 2010, 06:46 PM	#10
Neil Goodwill Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dundee, United Kingdom Posts: 42	Thanks for your suggestion Howard. Unfortunately, they only do adapters that fit under the camera. I've built a matte box and rods support that allows cassette removal when fitted to a tripod, so there is nowhere to place a Beachtek type adapter. If I manage to get hold of the Sony XLR Block Assembly I think it will help if and when I decide to sell the A1. I would still quite like to hear from Sheldon about his faulty adapter, or anyone else that may have one going spare.