why they don't create a xlr block for dslr camera?

[deleuze3]

Hi,
dual audio is good for dslr camera.

But as an option for more intermediate videographer, it would be interesting to create a XLR block for dslr, just like this one for sony camcorder:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892383-REG/Sony_xlr_k1m_XLR_Adapter_Microphone_Kit.html

I tested this xlr block and it makes good results for external mics.
it will be another option than dual system for a more intermediate videographer

 

[morgan_moore]

There is juiced link and tascam make blocks for DSLR-XLR

GH4 has optional XLR box

A7s has XLR top unit

(yes I know GH4 and A7s are not DSLRs)

S

 

[Joshua_G]

If the microphone/s having XLR output doesn't need phantom power, it's very easy and low cost to make an XLR to mini-plug adaptor, or two XLRs to mini-plug adaptor. Thus one or two microphones can be fed into any camera having a mini-plug microphone input.

 

[Josh Bass]

More than the block they need proper audio controls, monitoring tools, preamps, etc. Something equivalent to what pretty much any prosumer camcorder has.

 

[Alex H.]

THIS will give you the best of both worlds.

 

[combatentropy]

If they made an XLR adapter that took a D-tap power cable, you wouldn't have to worry about another battery. More viewfinders and external recorders should take D-tap as well. Then couldn't you power your camera and all accessories from one battery, like the Switronix PowerBase?

 

[davefisk]

There are lots of things that do this exact thing and do it well. The Sound Devices MixPre-D, The Tascam DR-60D...and on and on. It really depends on what your needs are and your budget.

 

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

THIS will give you the best of both worlds.

So they have a newer version. Off the top do you know what is changed in this newer version as it looks the same as what I have.

 

[OldCorpse]

The three things I know of are: they've added another gain setting with more strength, so now you can really drive all mics - before, the 60D was extremely marginal, and couldn't drive many mics. They also removed the zipper effect from the pots (except for if you do it very quickly from 0 to max). And they improved the xlr inputs, so they no longer break and trap connectors. These by themselves are all very good. I have the original 60D and I also bought the 70D, but I must say, the 70D is not simply a 100% improvement over the 60Dmkii - there are several things on the 70D that are a step back from the 60D, so that's disappointing. Anyhow, if I didn't have the 60D already, I'd definitely buy the 60Dmkii as a companion to the the 70D; and even with having the 60D, I'm debating getting the 60Dmkii.