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Cindy Konits · June 13th, 2007, 01:28 PM

Here is another very basic question...I apologize in advance....
I am trying to use a wireless mic instead of the mic that came with the HVR-A1. When I connect it to the XLR port, it doesn't override the internal mic in the camera. What am I missing?
Cindy

Jason Donaldson · June 13th, 2007, 06:58 PM

The only thing I can think of as an A1 owner myself is that your Active Interface Shoe connector isn't connected properly. I know when I use my wireless (both the mini jack and the XLR jack) they override the internal mics.

Cindy Konits · June 20th, 2007, 05:06 PM

Jason,
Thank you for your response. I bet you're right....I do have trouble with the Active Interface Shoe. I imagine it would be hard to explain the right way to connect it. I might have to take the camera in to a Sony dealer.
Cindy

Jason Donaldson · June 20th, 2007, 05:23 PM

If your AIS connector is like mine, and it should be, there is an arrow on the top of it. There is also a beveled edge on the top right hand side of it. The arrow should point toward the front of the camera, and the beveled edge should be top right when looking down at it. It should just slide into the AIS connector on the amera and feel "locked" in once it's connected. Hope this helps

Cindy Konits · June 20th, 2007, 06:52 PM

Thank you again Jason! I think I've got it. While we're here...I have a few more audio questions... Is it possible to adjust audio levels while recording? It seems to me that it is all automatic. I assume the volume control in the menu is related only to what I hear through the headphones and not actual volume, right? If not, that would be a very odd way to adjust levels...
Cindy

Jason Donaldson · June 21st, 2007, 08:31 PM

You can adjust the mic input levels while recording by going through the menu...follow these steps:

menu - standard set - xlr set

from here you can adjust both channels 1 and 2. If you set the levels manually, you will notice that back on the main screen, while recording, you will have sound level meters on the LCD screen. These don't display in the "auto" setting.

The only problem with this, is that the A1U's menu is of course a touch screen, and you might find it difficult to do this while recording without camera shake.

Hope this helps

Victor Wilcox · June 22nd, 2007, 07:42 AM

The XLR set is one of the settings I keep in my PMenu. Shooting weddings, I've had to use it often (no wireless yet) going from vales to screaming organ at recessional. It reduces the number of screen touches as little.

Jason Donaldson · June 25th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor Wilcox

The XLR set is one of the settings I keep in my PMenu. Shooting weddings, I've had to use it often (no wireless yet) going from vales to screaming organ at recessional. It reduces the number of screen touches as little.

I'm not sure why it took me so long to add xlr to my personal menu, but I just did it...duh

Manuel Guzman · July 9th, 2007, 03:41 PM

Off topic a bit but which wireless mic did you go with and how do you like it? :)

Jason Donaldson · July 9th, 2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuel Guzman

Off topic a bit but which wireless mic did you go with and how do you like it? :)

For now I am still using the stock xlr that came with it. Cash is tight after buying the glidecam, HVL-20DW2 etc etc.

June 13th, 2007, 01:28 PM	#1
Cindy Konits Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Owings Mills Maryland Posts: 26	wireless mic with HVR-A1 Here is another very basic question...I apologize in advance.... I am trying to use a wireless mic instead of the mic that came with the HVR-A1. When I connect it to the XLR port, it doesn't override the internal mic in the camera. What am I missing? Cindy

June 22nd, 2007, 07:42 AM	#7
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	The XLR set is one of the settings I keep in my PMenu. Shooting weddings, I've had to use it often (no wireless yet) going from vales to screaming organ at recessional. It reduces the number of screen touches as little. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

June 13th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#2
Jason Donaldson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 180	The only thing I can think of as an A1 owner myself is that your Active Interface Shoe connector isn't connected properly. I know when I use my wireless (both the mini jack and the XLR jack) they override the internal mics.

June 20th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#3
Cindy Konits Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Owings Mills Maryland Posts: 26	Jason, Thank you for your response. I bet you're right....I do have trouble with the Active Interface Shoe. I imagine it would be hard to explain the right way to connect it. I might have to take the camera in to a Sony dealer. Cindy

June 20th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#4
Jason Donaldson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 180	If your AIS connector is like mine, and it should be, there is an arrow on the top of it. There is also a beveled edge on the top right hand side of it. The arrow should point toward the front of the camera, and the beveled edge should be top right when looking down at it. It should just slide into the AIS connector on the amera and feel "locked" in once it's connected. Hope this helps

June 20th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#5
Cindy Konits Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Owings Mills Maryland Posts: 26	Thank you again Jason! I think I've got it. While we're here...I have a few more audio questions... Is it possible to adjust audio levels while recording? It seems to me that it is all automatic. I assume the volume control in the menu is related only to what I hear through the headphones and not actual volume, right? If not, that would be a very odd way to adjust levels... Cindy

June 21st, 2007, 08:31 PM	#6
Jason Donaldson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 180	You can adjust the mic input levels while recording by going through the menu...follow these steps: menu - standard set - xlr set from here you can adjust both channels 1 and 2. If you set the levels manually, you will notice that back on the main screen, while recording, you will have sound level meters on the LCD screen. These don't display in the "auto" setting. The only problem with this, is that the A1U's menu is of course a touch screen, and you might find it difficult to do this while recording without camera shake. Hope this helps

July 9th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#9
Manuel Guzman New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 12	Off topic a bit but which wireless mic did you go with and how do you like it? :)