Anyone used this preamp to connect a condenser mic into a camcorder? I have Canon Vixia HFM500?
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If your camcorder has an xlr audio input, I don't see why it wouldn't work. Keep in mind the preamp needs to be plugged into a 120v receptacle.
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Just to let you know you're not alone in wondering about an external mic input. I have two high-quality wireless microphones and a lot of experience using them. I won't consider a camcorder if it doesn't have an external audio input. I am disappointed that you haven't received a reply. Good Luck!
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I went to Radio Shack and bought a 1/8 plug to 1/4 plug adapter to put on the mic cord. Then I bought a model 274-017 XLR balanced adapter to plug it into a 3 prong mic port. Since the Audio-Technica system comes with a battery/preamp, you don't need a direct box. I plugged the mini adapter into the back of the balanced adapter and the whole thing into the mic port on my Fender amp system. Works like a charm and was suggested by my buddy who runs a recording studio. Just remember to turn the mic off when you're not using it so you don't run down the battery. You'll get very little sound out of it otherwise if the battery is dead. If your system has phantom power, it may work without the battery, haven't tried that yet. Probably spent about $20 total on the two adapters. Good luck! Kerry
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Hi. I'm actually just now looking into this. You need a mini XLRf or TA4f (same thing) to 3.5mm adapter. I found the following item available on Amazon: Convert SHURE Mic to SENNHEISER Headset Tie-clip YPA MA407 Adapter Connector. Just in case you didn't return this mic already.Hope this helps!P.S. background in IT, DIY electronics, and church stage-support.
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hey thanks for the info! as it turns out, my camera DOES have a mic input. boy do I feel stupid :) but i guess I won't need this one after all. I do think that it would work in a pinch, and thanks again for taking the time to respond-SelArom
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call Shure tech support. They are very qualified. If you have only the mic iteself, which is not the item you've asked about, I think you'll learn that the mic needs 5 VDC bias current, which the preamp provides, if you have the preamp model, which this item is. The preamp terminates in a male XLR, which itself requires phantom power. You can purchase the mic itself, without the preamp, which is designed to be used with Shure body packs. You may also find that Shure makes lav mics which work with other manufacturers, avaiable on the usual mail order supply companies, which I can't name here. You probably know which ones to which I refer.
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I purchased this to use with a narration microphone for You Tube videos. I could never use it due to the high level of static that I received from it. I have no idea how it would work for your application. Sorry.
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Yes. Our school has a variety of Canon Vixia Camcorders and the Sound Grabber Mic works well in all of them.
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Yes. The mini preamp provides a full sized XLR, so it works with most high quality gear. I use mine with the Zoom H4N, which is very similar.
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Yes "Microphone Terminal - 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack"Source: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/camcorders/flash_memory_camcorders/vixia_hf_r21#Specifications
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I use it for external audio with my canon dslr's. The preamp in those cameras is pretty lousy, so expect mediocre sound quality. I use an external audio recorder for it and sync the audio in post. I use the H1 Zoom and get excellent audio quality. Definitely the recommended method of recording audio with those cameras. I love this audio technica set as well. Sounds really great.
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its a standard mic, if your camcorder has an 1/8" jack input "like a headphone" jack or that on a computer, it should work.
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the phantom power should be sufficient for your condenser mic. I wouldn't count on using this interface for anything more than a demo though.
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As long as your camcorder has a 1/8" stereo mini plug jack for an external mic, yes. I havent tried it myself, but it should work just fine. If you have video/audio editing software, you could just let the h2n record live during your video, the mix in the wave or mp3 sound file in at that time...it really has a lot of flexibility. Hope that helps. :)
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It is a dynamic mic so it will send more of a signal than a condenser mic but it still won't be a very powerful signal without sending it to a preamp before sending it to the recording device. I am not familiar with the device you are using but assuming there is a 1/8" input jack and you are using a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter you will be stuck with whatever mic level signal is coming from the mic without the ability to adjust gain (without adding distortion). I am not sure why you don't just use a better option, this way is not the best. There are adapters/systems for sale that allow you to plug a mic into you iPhone and other handheld digital recorders that come with an XLR input and a gain pot. Having one of these will give you a better result and more recording options.
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I'm not 100% sure, but I would expect it would work as long as the mic input on the camcorder is stereo. But the wire is very stiff and sturdy and not something that I personally would want hanging out of a camcorder- it'd put too much strain on the jack I think. it's a really beefy cable.
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Hi. We have tried this or dealt with this before, but if all you are doing is transferring the audio coming into the Mic to the Camera, it seems like this should be fine. Thank you