No 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input? I looks like this recorder does not have a 3.5mm stereo mike level input. I appreciate the XLR mic inputs, but that means I'd need to build a 2/XLR-3 to 3.5mm female Y cable, or find a 2/XLR-3 to XLR-5 Y cable. No 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input? I looks like this recorder does not have a 3.5mm stereo mike level input. I appreciate the XLR mic inputs, but that means I'd need to build a 2/XLR-3 to 3.5mm female... » Read More No 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input? I looks like this recorder does not have a 3.5mm stereo mike level input. I appreciate the XLR mic inputs, but that means I'd need to build a 2/XLR-3 to 3.5mm female Y cable, or find a 2/XLR-3 to XLR-5 Y cable. « Show Less
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What would be your rating for the recording performance via the 3.5 mm line in jacks?Excellent, Good, Satisfactory or Poor.
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I believe there is a 3.5(mini stereo) LINE IN/INPUT jack..I was told so by SOUNDPROFESSIONALS.
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Correct, there are stereo 3.5 mm line in and line out jacks. The balanced mic inputs are on the two XLR's only (which are much better for mic level signals than a 3.5 mm single-ended jack).The line input and output levels are at a nominal -10 dBV level with a maximum of +6dBV. The input Z for the line input is 23k ohms. The 3.5 mm line input has a rated S/N ratio of 90dB and on my unit is actually better than 96 dB which is as low as I can measure and is totally inaudible in any recording situation. There is a separate 3.5mm stereo phone jack with 25mW/channel output into 32 ohms. Correct, there are stereo 3.5 mm line in and line out jacks. The balanced mic inputs are on the two XLR's only (which are much better for mic level signals than a 3.5 mm single-ended jack).The line input and output levels are at a nominal -10 dBV level with a maximum of +6dBV. The input Z for the line input is 23k ohms. The 3.5 mm line input has a rated S/N ratio of 90dB and on my unit is actually better than 96 dB which is as low as I can measure and is totally inaudible in any recording situation. There is a separate 3.5mm stereo phone jack with 25mW/channel output into... » Read More Correct, there are stereo 3.5 mm line in and line out jacks. The balanced mic inputs are on the two XLR's only (which are much better for mic level signals than a 3.5 mm single-ended jack).The line input and output levels are at a nominal -10 dBV level with a maximum of +6dBV. The input Z for the line input is 23k ohms. The 3.5 mm line input has a rated S/N ratio of 90dB and on my unit is actually better than 96 dB which is as low as I can measure and is totally inaudible in any recording situation. There is a separate 3.5mm stereo phone jack with 25mW/channel output into 32 ohms. « Show Less
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XLR to microphone and USB into Mac. Mine worked a little better (less laggy) when I used the USB 2.0 jack. In hindsight, I would've bought XLR - 1/8 in mini plug and used the mic input and it might have worked better. You have to switch input in settings also, it's probably defaulted to "built in mic".
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this DOES NOT extend the mic input. if you look at the connector, it only has two stripes. proper mic extenders will have three stripes (one for the mic, two for the stereo headphones). i learned this the hard way by buying two of these, now i have to return them.
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I don't know why no XLR or limiter. All I can say is this is the mic processor several engineers have used at the last few radio stations I've worked at, they swear by them. It made my home studio sound as professional as the studios at work.
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Well, when I tried recording I didn't hear my vocal on track 2 over the instruments on track 1. So I have a question in my answer. Will it play back an existing track and a new track (a vocal) through the headphones? I'm so frustrated. Meanwhile, I got a new microphone from Amazon. Everything's brand spankin' new. Luv to hear what I sound like when I'm recording. HELP!
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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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well if you did you should probably ensure that the microphone with the 3.5mm phone plug is an electric condenser mic with it own power to ensure you have a strong enough signal for recording. Technically you can send a line level signal from a mixer board to the line input for recording digitally, but I have not done that myself to know the quality of the recorded sound. I suppose it will only be as good as the quality of your microphone or your line level signal from the mixer board.
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Why would you bother? Impedance changes, XLR versus mini line level changes, more possibilities for bad mechanical connection. Consider borrowing a digital recorder with XLR input, if the microphone is important for the application. If this is your only available recorder (and it's a good one), then prepare to deal with noise or dropouts.
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When I looked at the description if the camera, it did not indicate that it had an external mic input. If it does, and you still want to try it, you will also need an adapter cable to convert the male xlr on the microphone to a mini plug. Good luck!
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The mic is MONO - only one capsule inside. The wiring is setup to plug into a camera's mic jack that appears to be "stereo" (or balanced) just like stereo headphones. The mic sends the same signal to both Left and Right channels in the camera. So what you get when using it is mono sound, recorded the same on both left and right channels without any adapters. If you want to record separate Left and Right channels (real stereo sound) you'll need a different mic... or buy two of these and adapters to mount them and adapters to plug them in but that's probably not worth it.
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If you only have one input, you will need to use a Y connector. If you have one for speaker and one for mic you will be able to plug it in without an issue. It uses the 3.5mm ends.
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Hi Dawn..I'm not sure I understand... If you run left channel to left "03" input and right channel too right input of "03" you can record to "03" but seems there should be a cheaper device for recording 2 tracks out there? paul
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The mic is MONO - only one capsule inside. The wiring is setup to plug into a camera's mic jack that appears to be "stereo" (or balanced) just like stereo headphones. The mic sends the same signal to both Left and Right channels in the camera. So what you get when using it is mono sound, recorded the same on both left and right channels without any adapters. If you want to record separate Left and Right channels (real stereo sound) you'll need a different mic... or buy two of these and adapters to mount them and adapters to plug them in but that's probably not worth it. The mic is MONO - only one capsule inside. The wiring is setup to plug into a camera's mic jack that appears to be "stereo" (or balanced) just like stereo headphones. The mic sends the same signal to both Left and Right channels in the camera. So what you get when using it is mono sound, recorded the same on both left and right channels without any adapters. If you want to record separate Left and Right channels (real stereo sound) you'll need a different mic... or buy two of these and adapters to mount them and adapters to plug them in but that's probably... » Read More The mic is MONO - only one capsule inside. The wiring is setup to plug into a camera's mic jack that appears to be "stereo" (or balanced) just like stereo headphones. The mic sends the same signal to both Left and Right channels in the camera. So what you get when using it is mono sound, recorded the same on both left and right channels without any adapters. If you want to record separate Left and Right channels (real stereo sound) you'll need a different mic... or buy two of these and adapters to mount them and adapters to plug them in but that's probably not worth it. « Show Less
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While the camera does not have a standard external microphone input, it does have a micro usb multiport that could be used to record from a microphone with a micro usb connector. Adapters are available to convert the inputs from a microphone with a 1/8" or 1/4" plug connection. I am not sure about xlr configurations. Microphones with micro usb connectors are also available. You could also use a standard usb connector with a micro adaptor.
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There is only 1 XLR input, The other inputs would require a mic pre-amp unless your mics can generate a line level signal (some do)
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Yes, the microphone's cable ends with a MALE XLR. But the cable is somewhat short, you should definitely get a patch cable.
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I haven't tried that yet. I would like to know myself. And also what the yellow icon is below the headphone and microphone jacks. If it does record properly (in stereo) email me at halsmithnauvoo@gmail.com. As a fellow-owner, we have to help each other out.