A1U XLR Block on FX1/FX7 at DVinfo.net

Victor Wilcox · December 6th, 2006, 09:37 PM

Does anyone know if the XLR block assembly for the A1U can be used on the FX1 or FX7?

Jeff DeMaagd · December 7th, 2006, 10:29 AM

That XLR block uses an Active Interface Shoe to get the audio into the camcorder. I think it might be specific to the A1, but I would like to be wrong on that one.

The FX1 and FX7 do not have an Active Interface Shoe that I can tell. The best thing I can say is that you can look at BeachTek's line of XLR adapters.

Victor Wilcox · December 7th, 2006, 03:56 PM

Thanks. That's what I expected. I was hoping to save a little if I upgrade to and FX1 of FX7. I hate to do without the XLR, but the Z1U and V1U are still out of my price range. The A1U is a great little camera, but I need something with better low light performance.

I'll keep dreaming.

Michael Y Wong · December 7th, 2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff DeMaagd

That XLR block uses an Active Interface Shoe to get the audio into the camcorder. I think it might be specific to the A1, but I would like to be wrong on that one.

Jeff, are you sayign that I could plug the HVR-A1 XLR block into the AIS shoe in my HDR-HC1 and It would work?

Jeff DeMaagd · December 7th, 2006, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Y Wong

Jeff, are you sayign that I could plug the HVR-A1 XLR block into the AIS shoe in my HDR-HC1 and It would work?

I hope it does, but I don't know. I know some people on this board were talking about buying it and trying it, but I don't know what happened.

Victor Wilcox · December 8th, 2006, 08:08 PM

I don't remember where, but I read a posting on this forum about a month ago which stated the firmware on the HC1 did not support the XLR block.

Rick Foye · December 11th, 2006, 10:56 AM

I'll find out if it works this evening. I have both cameras. I can't believe I never thought to try this.

Chris Barcellos · December 11th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Rick:

This will be interesting.... please report...

Rick Foye · December 13th, 2006, 07:30 PM

Sorry about the delay. I'm also sorry to say: No it doesn't work.

To clarify: I plugged my A1 XLR block into the HC1 shoe. The camera never switched from the on-board stereo mics.

December 6th, 2006, 09:37 PM	#1
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	A1U XLR Block on FX1/FX7 Does anyone know if the XLR block assembly for the A1U can be used on the FX1 or FX7? __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio 19

December 7th, 2006, 03:56 PM	#3
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	Thanks. That's what I expected. I was hoping to save a little if I upgrade to and FX1 of FX7. I hate to do without the XLR, but the Z1U and V1U are still out of my price range. The A1U is a great little camera, but I need something with better low light performance. I'll keep dreaming. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio 19

December 8th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#6
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	I don't remember where, but I read a posting on this forum about a month ago which stated the firmware on the HC1 did not support the XLR block. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio 19

December 11th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#8
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Rick: This will be interesting.... please report... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

December 7th, 2006, 10:29 AM	#2
Jeff DeMaagd Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Posts: 202	That XLR block uses an Active Interface Shoe to get the audio into the camcorder. I think it might be specific to the A1, but I would like to be wrong on that one. The FX1 and FX7 do not have an Active Interface Shoe that I can tell. The best thing I can say is that you can look at BeachTek's line of XLR adapters.

December 11th, 2006, 10:56 AM	#7
Rick Foye Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 30	I'll find out if it works this evening. I have both cameras. I can't believe I never thought to try this.

December 13th, 2006, 07:30 PM	#9
Rick Foye Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 30	Sorry about the delay. I'm also sorry to say: No it doesn't work. To clarify: I plugged my A1 XLR block into the HC1 shoe. The camera never switched from the on-board stereo mics.