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Sony XLR-K3M Dual Channel Audio Adapter Kit: Professional Audio Input for Sony Cameras
The Sony XLR-K3M Dual Channel Audio Adapter Kit is a versatile and high-quality solution for capturing professional-grade audio directly with compatible Sony cameras. This adapter kit provides two XLR/TRS combo jacks, allowing you to connect a wide range of professional microphones and audio sources. With comprehensive controls, including independent channel adjustments, phantom power options, and digital audio interface support, the XLR-K3M empowers videographers and content creators to achieve pristine audio quality for their productions.
Dual XLR/TRS Combo Jacks for Versatile Input:
The core of the XLR-K3M is its two XLR/TRS combo jacks. These industry-standard connectors provide the flexibility to connect various professional microphones, such as shotgun mics, lavalier mics, and handheld microphones, as well as line-level audio sources. This dual-channel capability allows for recording from multiple sources simultaneously, ideal for interviews, dialogue, and capturing ambient sound alongside a primary microphone.
Independent Channel Control for Precise Audio Levels:
Each of the two channels on the XLR-K3M features independent level controls, allowing you to precisely adjust the input gain for each audio source. This ensures optimal recording levels for both channels, preventing clipping and maximizing dynamic range. Dedicated peak indicators for each channel provide visual confirmation of your audio levels.
Selectable Phantom Power (+48V):
The XLR-K3M offers selectable +48V phantom power for both XLR inputs. This essential feature allows you to use condenser microphones, which require phantom power to operate. The ability to independently enable or disable phantom power for each channel provides flexibility when using a mix of microphone types.
Digital Audio Interface for High-Quality Recording:
When used with compatible Sony cameras featuring the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe with digital audio support, the XLR-K3M can transmit a digital audio signal directly to the camera. This digital connection minimizes noise and preserves the high fidelity of your audio recordings, resulting in cleaner and more professional sound quality compared to analog connections.
Comprehensive Audio Controls:
The adapter kit offers a range of controls to fine-tune your audio capture:
- Input Level Knobs: Dedicated knobs for adjusting the input gain of each channel.
- Attenuation Switches: Allow for reducing the input signal level to prevent clipping with loud sources.
- Low-Cut Filter: Reduces unwanted low-frequency noise, such as wind rumble or air conditioning hum, improving audio clarity.
- Mic/Line Input Switches: Allow you to select the appropriate input sensitivity for microphones or line-level devices.
- Auto Level Function: Provides automatic adjustment of audio levels for consistent recording (on compatible cameras).
Windscreen Included for Outdoor Recording:
The XLR-K3M comes with a dedicated windscreen designed to fit over the microphone attached to the adapter. This helps to reduce unwanted wind noise when recording outdoors, ensuring clearer audio even in breezy conditions.
Secure Mounting on the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe:
The adapter securely mounts onto Sony cameras equipped with the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe. This shoe provides both a physical connection and, on compatible models, the digital audio interface and power. The secure mounting ensures the adapter remains firmly in place during shooting.
Compact and Lightweight Design:
The XLR-K3M is designed to be relatively compact and lightweight, adding minimal bulk to your camera setup. This is especially important for maintaining portability and ease of handling during shoots.
Ideal for Various Audio Recording Scenarios:
The versatility and high-quality audio capture capabilities of the XLR-K3M make it suitable for a wide range of audio recording applications, including:
- Interviews: Capture clear and separate audio from both the interviewer and interviewee.
- Dialogue Recording: Achieve professional-quality dialogue for film and video productions.
- ENG (Electronic News Gathering): Record clear audio in fast-paced and unpredictable environments.
- Documentary Filmmaking: Capture high-fidelity audio for interviews, ambient sound, and narration.
- Content Creation: Enhance the audio quality of vlogs, online videos, and live streams.
Key Features:
- Dual XLR/TRS combo jacks for versatile microphone and line-level input.
- Independent channel level controls for precise audio adjustments.
- Selectable +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
- Digital audio interface support (with compatible Sony cameras) for high-quality recording.
- Attenuation switches to prevent clipping.
- Low-cut filter to reduce unwanted low-frequency noise.
- Mic/Line input switches for optimal input sensitivity.
- Auto level function (on compatible cameras) for consistent recording.
- Dedicated windscreen included for outdoor recording.
- Secure mounting on the Sony Multi Interface (MI) Shoe.
- Compact and lightweight design.
The Sony XLR-K3M Dual Channel Audio Adapter Kit is an essential tool for Sony camera users who demand professional audio quality for their video productions. Its versatile inputs, precise controls, and digital audio capabilities ensure that you can capture pristine sound to complement your high-quality visuals.
