GH4 Simple XLR to Mic port Adaptor?

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filmguy123

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Coming from the AF100 and would like the option to plug in a boomed XLR mic to the GH4. I have the Rode Video Mic Pro mounted, but what are my options for a simple (not the big attachment box) option to get an XLR Mic in?

Is there a simple XLR to Mic port adaptor cable?

And/or, something that would allow me to have both an XLR mic AND my camera mounted Rode Video Mic Pro in use at same time?
 
For just an XLR mic, you can get an 1/8" to XLR adapter cable. For two mics, you will need a mixer like what Beachtek and Juicedlink make.
 
filmguy123 said:
Coming from the AF100 and would like the option to plug in a boomed XLR mic to the GH4. I have the Rode Video Mic Pro mounted, but what are my options for a simple (not the big attachment box) option to get an XLR Mic in?

Is there a simple XLR to Mic port adaptor cable?

And/or, something that would allow me to have both an XLR mic AND my camera mounted Rode Video Mic Pro in use at same time?
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You need a transformer matched adapter to go from balanced XLR to unbalanced 3.5mm. This cable will do it properly for one dynamic mic. Condenser mic would need internal battery or external phantom power supply from a preamp.
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MIT-156-Impedance-Transformer-XLR3F/dp/B0002IAJ2O
 
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The iRig Pre is a good single channel option and contains decent preamps and phantom power. It uses a TRRS connector at one end which fits with the GH4 happily and XLR at the other.
 
OldCorpse said:
You linked to the Tascam DR-60Dmkii, not the DR-60D. When you say "the route I chose", do you mean the 60D or 60Dmkii? Because I have the 60D and if you have the 60Dmkii, I'd ask you some questions...
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I also have the DR60D, ordered it about 4 or 5 weeks before the DR60DmkII came out. I linked to the mkII because B&H has both for the same price, $199.99 and I figured I'd point him to the improved model. So I don't believe I have any answers to your questions.

Sorry 'bout that...
 
How can I tell if the mic is dynamic (not power needed) or condensor?

For example the Rode Video Mic Pro I can't see that listed but it says it contains a condensor capsule, yet doesn't need phantom power...?

I have a Audio Technica Shotgun mic that I'm pretty sure requires Phantom Power...

And then I often borrow a Sennheiser shotgun Mic that can take phanton or has a AAA (or AA?) battery in it... which... would that mean I could use that with the $18 adaptor instead of needing phantom?
 
filmguy123 said:
How can I tell if the mic is dynamic (not power needed) or condensor?
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Generally the promotional writeups or product listings (or user reviews) will tell you.

filmguy123 said:
For example the Rode Video Mic Pro I can't see that listed but it says it contains a condensor capsule, yet doesn't need phantom power...?
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Rode likes to use a battery on thier mics, especially those designed to connect with a camera by using the 1/8" TRS plug. I have the original VideoMic and the original StereoVideoMic and both use a 9v. battery for power.


filmguy123 said:
I have a Audio Technica Shotgun mic that I'm pretty sure requires Phantom Power...
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If it has an XLR connector and takes no internal battery it likely will. AT makes some that take a battery and can be used with or without Phantom Power as well as some that take no internal battery and must have Phantom Power. I have the AT 897 shotgun mic which runs on either Phantom Power or a AA cell, and the Rode NT3 cardiod with runs on either Phantom Power or a 9v. cell.


filmguy123 said:
And then I often borrow a Sennheiser shotgun Mic that can take phanton or has a AAA (or AA?) battery in it... which... would that mean I could use that with the $18 adaptor instead of needing phantom?
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Yes, however I still advise something like the Tascam DR60D mkII which opens your options up. Price is very reasonable.
 
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