Accessories for DCR-VX2100

zstevek wrote on 2/15/2006, 9:20 PM

Hello,

I am looking for shot gun mics for the VX2100. Is there a XLR adaptor you can buy for this camera? If so, any recommendations will be appricated as to a good setup for audio capturing using this cameral.

Thanks

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farss wrote on 2/15/2006, 11:40 PM

Beachtek are good, depends if your mic needs phantom power or not.
I've had great success using just a XLR socket to minipin plug short cable with dynamic mics. So long as the lead length is short no hum or RFI problems.
But unless you're using something like the Rode Videomic you'll likely need to supply phantom power in which case you might as well do the full deal with a proper balanced to unbalanced converter. The other nice thing with the Beachtek and similar units is they also provide proper attenuation via a switch if you need to take a feed from a desk.
Bob.

craftech wrote on 2/16/2006, 4:27 AM

Instead of adding all that just get a Rode Videomic , mount it on the hotshoe, and plug it straight into the camera. Douglas Spotted Eagle (DSE) did a writeup on it. So did Guy Bruner. If you need to use it remotely (preferrable) just get a simple stereo extension cable like those used for portable headphones.

John

farss wrote on 2/16/2006, 4:57 AM

Aaargh,
don't use those headphone extension cables, oh my goodness did I get caught with those, bought 10 of them from a bargain bin, just what I needed I thought, except the ones I ended up with were not shielded.
Others might be fine but it's hard to tell without pulling them apart unless they specifically state that they're shielded.
Bob.

Laurence wrote on 2/16/2006, 10:08 PM

I've been using an XLR adapter for a PD100 I found on ebay a couple of years ago. It has phantom power and fits perfectly except that it's backwards as compared to the PD100. Using it disconnects the regular stereo mic and the audio recorded through it is in mono.

The part number is A7094044A and the Sony parts phone phone number is (800)538-7550. I believe it goes for around $180 (it was a lot cheaper on ebay ;-) )

riredale wrote on 2/17/2006, 9:34 AM

Ditto for the miniplug exension cables. I have bought both unshielded and shielded cables, and the unshielded ones are worthless for low-level (mic) applications.

With shielded miniplug cables, however, you can do very long runs with no adverse effects. I have used runs of nearly 75' using cheapo Radio Shack 25' extension cables with absolutely no problems. XLR cables and connectors are much more heavy-duty, but they aren't the only game in town.