Spot on (OldSmoke)..
I already have camera mountable lights and didn't want to buy the light specially made for the hot shoe on the CX9000.
Don't want to go that route until I get the "Big Boy" one day.
I see the XLR-K1 is a bit pricey as well.. I'll stick with my field recorder for now.

Yes, the XLR-K1 is pricey and also not really made for our camera; it requires two shoes. I use a Beachtek DXA-HDV for XLR inputs but only when I work with a tripod.

OldSmoke-
I also have been looking at those Beachtek units and with the one you mentioned having Phantom juice I can see that as a pretty good tech marriage.
A good Shot Gun can seal the deal..
Have you gotten any annoying hiss or other preamp noises with this unit?

No hiss no hum, that's a pretty good unit. It's just a bit too big to leave it on all the time; maybe also a bit too heavy. As for shot gun, I am going with this one http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749831-REG/Sony_ECM_CG50BP_ECM_CG50_Shotgun_Microphone.html because I can use with and without the Beachtek.

I know I'm not alone when I say how vitally important good audio is to a complete package.. And over the years I learned how to economize that part of video productions.. You simply have to know how to customize your audio needs on a case by case bases using the right type of MIC. This is my opinion...
Moving over in to the HD world seems like I can in earnest polish my audio in my future projects.
So again I find myself out the "Box".. I didn't realize I can avoid a lot junk out there and just wait till I can get what is right for the job.
I want to outfit my SONY CX900 with xlr capable 48v with a high end Shot Gun MIC.
I've been reading some horrible tales about the Tascam DR-60D 4-Channel Linear PCM Recorder.. I just don't want to have to buy another unit every 6 months.
That Beachtek DXA-HDV is looking pretty good..

Good audio makes a big difference. You actually might the able to attach a Zoom ZH4n and get even more flexibility.

[I]I've been reading some horrible tales about the Tascam DR-60D 4-Channel Linear PCM Recorder..[/I]

I would be interested in hearing some of those horrible tales. I have one of these and find it to be excellent.

Here's one that caught my eye on the (B&H) site..One of a few..
Not all reviews that I have read were "Horrible", but some did make me think.
I'm glad you have no problems.

/2014
Not great for professional video
By Gaarangers
from Ft. Worth, Tx
About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Tech Savvy
Verified Buyer
I am semi-pro videographer and most of my work is run-and-gun. I had high hopes for the DR-60D. I read a lot of reviews and finally decided to pull the trigger and purchase. It was hoping to replace my juicedLink DT414 preamp to add phantom power and recording abilities.
I tested the DR-60D on my Canon 6D and 70D as a preamp and field recorder. I used it with 2 audio sources: a Sennheiser G3 wireless lav system and a Sennheiser MKE-600 shotgun mic.
The biggest issue I had with this recorder is the channel adjustment dials are digital. When you are adjusting the levels while recording you can hear a distinct step in the volume. This is a huge disadvantage when using this as your only audio source. Another issue I had, is the preamps don't seem very strong. I had to use both the XLR and 1/8" inputs in mid to high gain which then registered a lot background sound and hiss.

Maybe this could be a great first audio device if you are coming from recording audio directly from the camera but when comparing it to my current preamp the DR-60D just doesn't cut the cake.

FPP - YOU are overthinking the Tascam equipment. It is designed to do exactly what it is designed to do and does it very well. The comment you found buried in this review is just non-sense about consumer's understanding of their designed purchase.

Disclaimer - I never use DSLR for audio capture and even less video. I do use Beachteck - but most of my equipment is prosumer and all cameras ( over $6000 a peice) had all of the pro audio on board.

I am not saying the DR 60D is perfect or for you - but reading this review by the uninformed is just rubbish at this point.

videoITguy-
I agree with you on the DSLR thing.. Thats why I use a (video camera).
"overthinking" this may be a stretch from where I sit.. I want the Tascam unit to work as intended and if I discover that the BeachTek unit is of better quality then thats where my money goes..
By the way.. I don't have a lot of it, so thats why I seem a little cautious.

"You actually might the able to attach a Zoom ZH4n and get even more flexibility."

I recently got the Zoom H6 and it is much better!

Zoom have released a new model, the H5, and it appears to be a very good alternative to the H4 or the H6. It has similar features to the H4, but the higher performance pre-amps of the H6, and a good price-point as well, particularly if you do not need the large number of inputs of the H6.

FPP here is my AX100 rig with the Beachtek and Sony shotgun mike.

I like the Beachtek because it fits under the camera and I can still mount my mic on top.

OldSmoke----That is perfectly compact and powerful at the same time.
My vision is for that kind of set-up.
I'm pretty much sold on the (Beachtek DXA-HDV).
I was trying to figure out how your light bracket is mounted and to what.

Many years ago it took a "Rig" 10 times that size to get the job done.. Right?

You are right, it is compact. I use this bracket to mount the the light and lab receiver. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/918053-REG/vello_cb_510_dual_shoe_brackt.html I am sure there are better brackets but it does the job for now.
This camera also serves as a still camera for my product shots, all it needs is a good flash but the 20MP pics are stunning too.

OldSmoke-
I wasn't clear on the light bracket mounting..
Are you still able to mount the tripod plate along with the bracket?
I've got the shoe mount adapter for the shotgun to be mounted on top of my HDR-CX900.
By the way.. You and the other Posters were right about switching over to HD..
So far I am blown away with it's clarity and the Sony HDR-CX900 low light performance.

Yes you can mount the tripod plate even with the bracket. Do you get the XAVC-S option with your HDR-CX900? I recently shot an iceskating competition in AVCHD 60i @28Mb and even that was better then my HVR-Z5U.

OldSmoke-
Yes I do have the XAVC setting on the HDR-CX900.
I'm able to put the unit in to dual recording mode so, it can record AVCHD & XAVC at the same time.
Honestly I'm blown away with the AVCHD images alone and I don't post videos online much so the MP4 video isn't all that needed for me.
So far the Sony HDR-CX900 is converting me to a life of "HD".