Combining XLR inputs with a Y cable?

[GavinGear]

Hello- I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to run the inputs from two Sennheiser G3 wireless lavs into my Panasonic HMC-150 camera. The goal is to have both inputs on left and right channels evenly. With the HMC-150, you can run a single XLR input into channel 2, and then pick channel 2 for both left and right. I have this working for one input just fine. The trick is to do this with two XLR mic inputs.

I was thinking about using a y cable like this: http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-XLR-TWO/d...pr_product_top , but don't want to have excessive levels or other unforseen issues. I'm trying to keep this solution as compact and simple as possible.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gavin

[Richard Crowley]

The goal is to have both inputs on left and right channels evenly.

WHY? Virtually all of us would route one receiver to each of the camcorder channels. That gives you maximum flexibility for post-production mixing.

Yes, some people "mix" input sources using simple Y-cables. It seems simple and easy, but it is fraught with potential problems. I would never do that if I could avoid it.

[Rick R]

Using 'Y' cables to combine sources is not a good idea. If you need to 'mix' two or more audio sources, get a..... MIXER.

[GavinGear]

Thanks for the input. I thought this may be "overly simplistic"

Perhaps I should let input 1 go to left, and let input 2 go to right, and use "fill left / fill right" or similar in my NLE. Anyone know the best way to do that in Adobe Premiere Pro?

Thanks,
Gavin

[Pickthorne]

Better to select the clip in the bin and click on the top menu bar Clip > Modify > Audio Channels and select mono. Now you can mix at will in a timeline with 2 mono tracks using the mixer or the clip's level rubber bands.

[GavinGear]

Awesome that's exactly what I was looking for I'll give that a try!