AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adaptor settings

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Ogrus

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This came without the instruction manuals. I dont know the functions:

Could anyone assist with typical settings?

Thanks!!
 
No worries. :)

And, just for my side of things - I use an AT875R mic, plugged into the channel 2 socket, with the switch set to send the signal to both channels. I then set the audio level wheel to be lower than the middle setting on one channel, and higher than it on the other, which helps me cope with unexpectedly loud or soft sounds. Just use Premiere Pro to select which channel you want (Fill Left or Fill Right) and Bob's Your Uncle*.

I also cheat and get a good stereo panning effect (e.g. for a steam train) by using the balance effect and change it from 70% left to 70% right using keyframes.

If you are facing an extra-loud environment, or are getting a really hot signal from your mic, then use the Mic Att switch. And always use good closed-back headphones. (They kept my ears warm last week too, when it was -5 degrees C).


* No, not Bob Diaz. At least, I don't think so!
 
Mike Beckett said:
No worries. :)

And, just for my side of things - I use an AT875R mic, plugged into the channel 2 socket, with the switch set to send the signal to both channels. I then set the audio level wheel to be lower than the middle setting on one channel, and higher than it on the other, which helps me cope with unexpectedly loud or soft sounds. Just use Premiere Pro to select which channel you want (Fill Left or Fill Right) and Bob's Your Uncle*.

I also cheat and get a good stereo panning effect (e.g. for a steam train) by using the balance effect and change it from 70% left to 70% right using keyframes.

If you are facing an extra-loud environment, or are getting a really hot signal from your mic, then use the Mic Att switch. And always use good closed-back headphones. (They kept my ears warm last week too, when it was -5 degrees C).


* No, not Bob Diaz. At least, I don't think so!
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grrreat info!
What do you want for Xmas???
 
I'm not sure about the functionality of the "phantom" switch. Is that for mikes without batteries?

What is the regular settings for the "Attenuator"

thanks!
 
Ogrus said:
I'm not sure about the functionality of the "phantom" switch. Is that for mikes without batteries?

What is the regular settings for the "Attenuator"

thanks!
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oK.... used to activate mikes that need extra power.... got it
 
Mike Beckett said:
Hi,

Try here: http://www.humanvalues.net/hdv/pdf/

Search for MYA30G (just using Ctrl+F in your browser) and you can get a PDF of the manual.
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HI Mike,

Thank you for posting the manual link. I checked it out as well as the manual of the HMC40, and I still have a question: Do the XLR inputs from the AG-MYA30G adapter and the external mike jack on the HMC40 work simultaneously? Or the AG-MYA30G adapter cancels the signal from any other input sources, as it does with the onboard mike of the camera?

Will appreciate your reply.
 
mustang108 said:
HI Mike,

Thank you for posting the manual link. I checked it out as well as the manual of the HMC40, and I still have a question: Do the XLR inputs from the AG-MYA30G adapter and the external mike jack on the HMC40 work simultaneously? Or the AG-MYA30G adapter cancels the signal from any other input sources, as it does with the onboard mike of the camera?

Will appreciate your reply.
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The on camera mic and the jack does not work when the XLR adapter is on. Also note that if you are using a mic that has it's own battery power then make sure the phantom is turned off or you may get a hum in your audio.
 
Mike Beckett said:
(Other) Mike is spot on. Note that if you really want, you can still use any mics with the 1/8" adapter if you get a simple mic-XLR adapter, something like this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387850-REG/Rode_VXLR_VXLR_Mono_Mini_Jack.html

This is OK for mono mics, as the XLR connections are mono. Stereo mics would need some sort of splitter cable with two XLR plugs on it.
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One has to be careful with low cost adapters like the one you listed. XLR is a balanced connection and the 1/8" connection is an unbalanced connection. An ideal conversion would use a transformer, but many of the low cost converters just hot wire the unbalanced to balanced. This will not damage the mic or the camera, but does increase the risk for noise or hum. You should be able to get away with this with a short cable, but for long cable runs, you really need an XLR adapter that uses a transformer.


Bob Diaz
 
Not to mention you would be limited to dynamic mics since the 1/8" connection doesn't supply phantom power.

Grant
 
I should point out that I've never tried it, but you're both right of course. I've always used XLR mics with phantom power.
 
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