Quote Hi,

I need to get direct vocal audio to the camera.

I have Shure 58s and some similar mics but not sure how to connect.

The 53 only has the mini jack while the 58 etc use a Canon.

Without having to go to a lot of expense what is the best way to do this please.


oz

There is not a Canon FDR AX53 camera listed. Do you mean the Shure SM58
Xlr connection microphone instead??

Quote Hi,

I need to get direct vocal audio to the camera.

I have Shure 58s and some similar mics but not sure how to connect.

The 53 only has the mini jack while the 58 etc use a Canon.

Without having to go to a lot of expense what is the best way to do this please.


oz

Hi,
Might be simple or might not be.
The Sony FDR-AX53 (is this what you mean - not a Canon?) has a stereo minijack but the Sony specs say no more. The Shure has an XLR connector.

As well as the connector difference, which might be simply overcome with cables/adapters, is the actual performance and technical requirements of the two parts together.

Do these articles help?
https://service.shure.com/s/article/how-do-i-connect-a-professional-microphone-to-a-camcorder?language=en_US
https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/camcorder-and-sm58?language=en_US
https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/difference-between-bias-plug-in-power-and-phantom-power?language=en_US

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Many thanks. I will check out the links.

We used to call the XLR Canons in the 'old days' :

Will report back when/if I do somthing in case others in the furure want to know.

oz

EDIT

I eventually bought the ...

IK Multimedia iRIG Pre Microphone XLR Interface for IOS device iphone ipad andriod camera

It comes with great reviews so we'll give it a whirl.