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December 28th, 2006, 10:21 PM | #1 |
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AIS (Active Interface Shoe)
Anyone have schematic or pinout information on Sony 183064611 and/or Active Interface Shoe? I'm trying to build an Active Interface Shoe plug with a simple stereo input jack so I can use the camera with an external mike.
I've bought a part from Sony called an Encapsulated Cable which is basically a AIS plug with 7 wires coming off of it--pink and purple are twisted together, as are the black and white wires. The remaining three are grey, yellow, and blue. Can anyone help me decide which ones are left and right? Thanks! You can see a picture of it here: http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/D...ero_input.html Thanks! |
December 30th, 2006, 11:47 AM | #2 |
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Why not just convert the AIS shoe into a standard shoe and use a normal mic, then plug the mic into the mic input on the camera (under the memory stick slot)?
Here's how to convert the shoe: http://www.jcdv.com/shoeadapter.htm |
December 30th, 2006, 01:12 PM | #3 | |
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Really, I just want to clip a mike onto my lapel, and Sony only makes one AIS with a wireless lapel mike and I hear they don't look or sound very goold. Any guesses what might hapen if I just attach the pair of twisted pairs to the L and R side of the mike and try it? Might that be why they're twisted together, to signify the two pairs for stereo? Thanks. |
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I did a little research for you, check these links out: http://www.fxsupport.de/08.html and http://www.codycurtin.com/HC3.htm (look at the 5th pic, looks like he traced the audio to come out on those pins) I have a ECM-HGZ1 mic and haven't used the darn thing except twice if you want to buy it and hack it. I'll let it go cheap. |
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December 30th, 2006, 01:46 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Jerome,
I checked out that 5th picture and it seems there's a plug on the end that would help show which wires those two are. Mine has just loose wires coming out of it. Is there a way to tell which correspond to which? Thanks for the help! Bob |
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FYI, here's my original pictures of the AIS plug I'm working with:
http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/D...ero_input.html Bob |
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Jerome,
I was confused, but now I get it. The connector at the end of the wires on Pic 5 is the same connector on the end of my wires. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. So, if I can ask one more dumb question: If I were just going to cut the end off of a long lapel mike lead (or a mini jack), I'd just attach the two wires from the lead to the two wires at 9 and 10? Is that right? Thanks so much for your help! |
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You'll need to read into that thread more and determine which is the gound for the pinout. IF you mic is mono, then just put the hot wire on each 9 & 10 and it will basically put the signal on both channels... kind of "fake stereo" I guess. This is all in theory and remember, anything you do to modify your camera in any way can void the warranty and I can't be held responsible.... BUT, this is what I would be doing if I were to attempt this. |
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December 30th, 2006, 02:21 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for the help. I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes. You've been really helpful!
Bob |
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Bob -
How did that work out for you? Dick. |
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Dick,
I haven't had a chance to try it out, but I'll post something here when I do. |
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Bob,
You might want to check the camera hacker post again. I've posted some information that might be useful. |
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