FX-1000 Microphone channel problem at DVinfo.net

John Nouel · August 31st, 2009, 11:10 AM

How are you,

I use a FX-1000 and it do wonders. I bought a Rode NTG-2 and a XLR adaptor. Instead of using the adaptor (which can be a pain to mount on a steady or figrig) I've using a XLR-Miniplug cable. The problem is, with the microphone connected in the miniplug in jacket, it only records on one channel, the left side to be specific. When capturing on final cut its still in only one channel.

Is this something I can fix in menu? Is it a known problem?

It's such a problem that for XLR proffesional use you have to pay 1000's more, the FX-1000 is almost the same camera.

Thanks for your help and please excuse my english. It's not my first language.

Rob Morse · August 31st, 2009, 03:15 PM

Are you sure you have it set to record channel 1 & 2. If you have the second channel, saybon input 2 with nothing plugged in, you'll only get 1 channel.

John Nouel · August 31st, 2009, 04:30 PM

You can only record in both channels. Because its prosumer. But I think I already found the problem, it's the miniplug input, it seems you cant put the cable all the way in. I guess its designed for sony products, but ill just need to redesing the cable.

Thanks!

Rob Morse · August 31st, 2009, 08:22 PM

Sorry, I forgot the FX-1000 doesn't have XLR's. I use a Z5 so maybe one of the FX-1000 owners can chime in.

Lukas Siewior · August 31st, 2009, 09:44 PM

It's normal for FX-1000. You have to remember that the mic input is stereo and the xlr-to-mini converter is mono and it only gives you one channel - it doesn't duplicate the signal to both channels.

You have two solutions - duplicate the channel in post or have a custom converter made which would split the signal to both channels. I had that done in local audio store and it works fine.

There is also other solution: Azden | CAM-3 3-Channel Mic Mixer | CAM-3 | B&H Photo Video

Marco Dias · September 1st, 2009, 03:14 AM

I think this cable will help you out.

The input is Stereo so it should give you sound to your left and right channel.

Hosa Technology Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR Female Angled
(Connects Mono Microphones to Stereo Camera Inputs) Cable - 1ft

Hosa Technology | Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR | XVM-101F | B&H

August 31st, 2009, 11:10 AM	#1
John Nouel New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 12	FX-1000 Microphone channel problem How are you, I use a FX-1000 and it do wonders. I bought a Rode NTG-2 and a XLR adaptor. Instead of using the adaptor (which can be a pain to mount on a steady or figrig) I've using a XLR-Miniplug cable. The problem is, with the microphone connected in the miniplug in jacket, it only records on one channel, the left side to be specific. When capturing on final cut its still in only one channel. Is this something I can fix in menu? Is it a known problem? It's such a problem that for XLR proffesional use you have to pay 1000's more, the FX-1000 is almost the same camera. Thanks for your help and please excuse my english. It's not my first language.

August 31st, 2009, 03:15 PM	#2
Rob Morse Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427	Are you sure you have it set to record channel 1 & 2. If you have the second channel, saybon input 2 with nothing plugged in, you'll only get 1 channel.

August 31st, 2009, 04:30 PM	#3
John Nouel New Boot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 12	You can only record in both channels. Because its prosumer. But I think I already found the problem, it's the miniplug input, it seems you cant put the cable all the way in. I guess its designed for sony products, but ill just need to redesing the cable. Thanks!

August 31st, 2009, 08:22 PM	#4
Rob Morse Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427	Sorry, I forgot the FX-1000 doesn't have XLR's. I use a Z5 so maybe one of the FX-1000 owners can chime in.

August 31st, 2009, 09:44 PM	#5
Lukas Siewior Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lyndhurst, NJ, USA Posts: 408	It's normal for FX-1000. You have to remember that the mic input is stereo and the xlr-to-mini converter is mono and it only gives you one channel - it doesn't duplicate the signal to both channels. You have two solutions - duplicate the channel in post or have a custom converter made which would split the signal to both channels. I had that done in local audio store and it works fine. There is also other solution: Azden \| CAM-3 3-Channel Mic Mixer \| CAM-3 \| B&H Photo Video

September 1st, 2009, 03:14 AM	#6
Marco Dias Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 62	I think this cable will help you out. The input is Stereo so it should give you sound to your left and right channel. Hosa Technology Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR Female Angled (Connects Mono Microphones to Stereo Camera Inputs) Cable - 1ft Hosa Technology \| Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR \| XVM-101F \| B&H