attaching 2 mics to the HVX200

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mpalmer12345

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Instead of a single stereo mic, I want to hook up 2 mono mics to the HVX, -- because that's what I have. What kind of hardware is out there that will let me do this? I'd like to keep at least 4" between the mics, if possible. (Homemade DIY solutions are welcome!)

(By "hook up" I mean attach to the videocam so that I don't have to hold them.)
 
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Because the HVX has 2 XLR inputs,

Because the HVX has 2 XLR inputs,

you can obviously connect 2 external mics. However, (as I understand it, but I don't consider myself an audio expert by any means), mounting 2 external mics on the camera could actually lead to poorer audio, especially if they are mounted as close as 4 inches apart. I'm not aware of any hardware on the market to mount 2 mics as you describe, i.e. maybe they're not made because there's no practical use for them. (That may be due to the potential for poor-quality audio, but I'm simpy speculating there).

Perhaps if you describe the effect you're trying to achieve, or your reason(s) for mounting 2 mics on the camera, you might get alternatives to achieve the effect you seek.

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Why poorer audio?

All I want to do is create a subtle stereo effect recording with a 2-mic setup as opposed to 1. They are both shotgun mics.

4", 6", 12", I don't know what distance is best for this until I test it out.
 
I have used to different shot gun mics(Azden and Senn.) about 3 feet apart and it gives a really warm nice sounding audio.
 
You can put them in a cross mount, left pointing right, right pointing left, and get the effect you want. I use this in recording concert bands.
 
mpalmer12345 said:
Why poorer audio?

All I want to do is create a subtle stereo effect recording with a 2-mic setup as opposed to 1. They are both shotgun mics.

4", 6", 12", I don't know what distance is best for this until I test it out.
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It's not so much that you would end up with poorer audio but you have to be careful you dont end up with phase cancellation problems if your footage is viewed on a mono tv set. Stereo mic techniques can vary and each has a specific way it needs to be done, to do it right. For more information here is a good starting point.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereophonic_sound#Various_methods_of_stereo_recording
 
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