Panasonic GH5 + DMW-XLR1 Audio + CAME-TV CAGE + Azden Microphone

[@MrCheesyCam]

Panasonic GH5: cheesycam.tv/DMCGH5 XLR Adapter: cheesycam.tv/GH5XLR1 CAME-TV Cages: came-tv.com Azden SGM-250CX Microphone: cheesycam.tv/azden250cx

[@sharpasl307]

Just bought the CAME-TV pass through cable for the DMW-XLR1 from Adorama and B&H, but the DMW-XLR1 won't slide in all the way into the small off camera hot shoe part of the CAME-TV cable. I see that the DMW-XLR1 is getting power, but the audio levels always appear maxed out and do not record sound properly. I want to buy this cable directly from CAME-TV, but not sure the next cable will avoid the problem. When I connect the exact same setup to the GH5 w/o the cable, it works perfectly. I wonder if I'm missing anything or if anyone else has seen this issue.

[@DivertLiving]

does this work with canon also or only panasonic?

[@MrCheesyCam]

The XLR adapter is panasonic only. The Azden mic works on any camera but needs phantom power and xlr.

[@gagger600]

i want to know if you can use this unit for the Panasonic G9

[@TOKYObrah]

Will the XLR splitter cause any audio quality loss?

[@MrCheesyCam]

No audio quality loss.

[@larsosejohansen]

TOKYObrah Did you get the Gh5 and the adapter? How did it work? What was your end solution?

[@robinmordasiewicz]

Do you know if the XLR adapter will work with the Panasonic G9 ?

[@SKLAD_UMA_18]

Can you give a specified link to the came tv dmw-xlr1 off-shoe cord adapter??

[@MrCheesyCam]

Try this www.came-tv.com/products/came-tv-oc-e3-cable-adapter

[@jonasnilaus]

Hi. Do you know of a cage that supports a Panasonic battery grip? thanks

[@SteveZ919]

CAMVATE Universal Adjustable Camera Cage Fit for Right Handle and Left Handle Camera(Only Come with Left Handle Grip) www.amazon.com/dp/B076P89BQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_44E2BbFPX5PWX I have this and it fits great with or without a battery grip. (GH5)

[@ambidext]

Is there a way I can have the DMW-XLR1 go into channel 1 and have the internal camera mic be channel 2 or vice versa? Am having trouble figuring out if that is possible.

[@Filmmaker809]

If I am using a Atomos Monitor recorder and AVX Wireless mics and I am still picking up the fans from the Atomos Ninja Inferno Monitor recorder, do I use the Low-Cut option to deal with this? My subject person I am interviewing is over 5 metres away.

[@dcsaxophone]

Is there a setup you recommend to mount two microphones to record stereo audio?

[@sensitivevisual8336]

This video was really helpful for understanding the possibilities of the xlr adapter. Do you ever have any interference type noise when you use the Azden mic? It happens on its own, but also when I put a lav mic in the other xlr slot.

[@GenieBDelishus]

where can you get the adapter to use the Xlr off the hotshoe? Thanks.

[@MrCheesyCam]

Are you talking about the cable? That is at came-tv.com, but not sure if it's listed just yet.

[@alantay9409]

Can you provide a link to Came-tv remote xlr cable? I cannot find it on Came-tv or BHVideo web site. Thanks.

[@MrCheesyCam]

The cable is only part of the cage kit

[@riazhoesein2512]

www.came-tv.com/products/came-tv-oc-e3-cable-adapter

[@BenMinal]

Hi there thanks for this review. Do you know if this cage fits a Metabones Speedbooster XL? Thanks.

[@MrCheesyCam]

I haven't tried but it looks like it will. Even has the adapter support.

[@WILDFOTOPaulThomsen]

Hi thanks for video - hey do you think this setup would support a longer lens like the Pana leica 100-400mm? I'm not sure how that little lens adaptor support works... looking for a rig to suit wildlife filmmaking..

[@MrCheesyCam]

The extra piece is used for Lens Adapters or lenses that have a 1/4" tripod mount built in (like canon 70-200 or cinema lenses). If you want to use a big lens, but don't have a tripod mount on the lens, you can use the 15mm rods with a Lens Support like this: amzn.to/2vkt1gH

[@SteveBalbonisHammer]

I have have found that using a mic that uses phantom power drains the batteries too fast. I use a Rode mic that takes a 9 volt battery and use an xlr adapter.

[@MrCheesyCam]

Cool. But in that case you would not need the XLR adapter for GH5. Just use the mic straight in. I prefer the sound captured by this Azden over the Rode VideoMic whenever I need best audio. If it’s just general audio the VideoMic is a good one.

[@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography]

does the remote cable included? what is the model name for the second cage? Came tv dont answer emails??

[@MrCheesyCam]

The cable is optional and it is listed on their site. www.came-tv.com/products/came-tv-oc-e3-cable-adapter

[@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography]

Thanks, can you still fit the XLR unit to the cage without having to use the optional cable?

[@jessejdelgado]

Is this the same cable as a Panasonic off camera ttl flash cable?

[@MrCheesyCam]

+Jesse Delgado The GH4 and GH5 hotshoe pins are different. I can't verify if the flash cables being sold would work. This Audio adapter only works on the GH5, so if the cables being sold says it will work with other cameras, it may not have the same pin out.

[@jameszond8805]

Excellent Review

[@timmanning9]

Have you had any trouble with recording audio with the XLR in camera vs recording audio externally. I assume you can't record audio on separate channels with the XLR accessory?

[@MrCheesyCam]

recording externally can often be a pain if you have to sync up multiple audio and video clips later in post. To make this easier you coult use timecode generators but that will run at least $409 for a set of two. If for some reason you record 23.98 or 29.97, then you'll run into 'drift' issues after several minutes as the framerate won't match the recording hz. Sending audio directly in camera is the easiest, but at the same time limiting compared to some features that pro audio recorders might have (compressor, limiter, eq, etc). Of course 80% of your audience may only warch your video on youtube with an iphone so just how good do you need your audio to be? To answer your other question, yea of course you can record the teo xlr inputs on different channels. One goes to left aide and one goes to right side.

[@jylee9236]

can i listen SGM 250cx sample sound?

[@MrCheesyCam]

It is the exact same microphone as SGM-250 (without battery option). You can listen to that as there are many reviews.

[@jylee9236]

thanx!

[@adrianguido5140]

Hi man, how are you? I have a GH5 and a Audio Technica 897 MIC... What would you recommend? a) The Panasonic DMW-XLR1? b) Zoom H5 c) Zoom H6 d) Other? (I will not use preamp)

[@MrCheesyCam]

The DMW will make editing and workflow much easier to get the audio into the camera.

[@HackMyControlSystem]

Excellent review!

[@poetslanefilmhk7012]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@sjsielen]

Hey Emm, I've been a long time fan! I'm about to launch some of my own products (perhaps I can send some out to you for review down the road) and am looking to setup a similar table and backdrop to what you have Of all the product demo videos online, I find yours are some of the cleanest and best shot. Can you share with me a few things? What is the tabletop you use and how long and deep is it (ie 6'x3', etc)? How far are you from your backdrop and what kind of backdrop is that? I can't expect you to share all of your secrets, though any help would be much appreciated :) I know you did a video awhile back about backdrops and whatnot, though think that was before your current setup. Thank you! -Sam

[@MrCheesyCam]

I’m using a standard white tabletop from ikea. You can find it in their store for cheap. You can throw it in top of any other table, or even cheap sawhorses from the hardware store. I’m about 5-6ft from the backdrop. This way you can control what your backdrop looks like vs the way you put light on your table.

[@sjsielen]

All great advice thank you!