Isn't the shotgun model mono? I thought only $250 model was stereo. If its the latter model, yup, you'll TRS mini>dual XLR connector. Brook
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 9:45 AM, Brian Richardson - WhatTheCast? < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't forget that the Rode is a stereo mic, so the adapter has to be > wired to take this into account. Some mono 1/8 to XLR adapters won't > work. > > Also, there will be an impedance mismatch unless you use an adapter with > an impedance matching transformer. > > > On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:12 pm, Rupert wrote: > > I'm pretty sure you should be able to use the Rode with the DVX using > > the adapter - there are people talking about doing this OK in forums, > > if you google. > > Assuming that it *should* work, the only thing that will get you > > there is systematic trial and error testing of each device. > > First thing, try plugging the Rode into another recording device - > > make sure it's working OK. > > If so, then it's something in the camera or the adapter that's wrong > > - either turned off, or switched to the wrong setting. > > Switch between the Line/Mic setting in the menu. > > Make sure you know which specific Audio input you're using and check > > in the menu that it's ON and the recording levels are up, in the > > camera menu. > > Is the adapter powered? Could you try turning on and off the power in > > the adapter *and* the phantom power in the camera? > > Keep turning everything on and off, trying every combination. > > If you're out of all other options, I guess, you could read the > > manual, see if there are any hidden tips ;) > > > > > > On 24 Apr 2008, at 02:43, Heath wrote: > > > > I just bought the Panasonic DVX100B and I was hoping to still be able > > to use my Rode VideoMic for the time being and just get an adapter. > > Well it does not seem to be working. I know it's not the adapter > > because it's works with my handheld microphone. So does anyone know > > about this? Anyone have the Rode and the any camera that has XLR > > inputs? Any help is appreciated > > > > Heath > > http://batmangeek.com > > http://heathparks.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > Brian Richardson > - http://whatthecast.com > - http://siliconchef.com > - http://dragoncontv.com > - http://www.3chip.com > > > -- _______________________________________________________ Brook Hinton film/video/audio art www.brookhinton.com studio vlog/blog: www.brookhinton.com/temporalab [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
