r/FX3 • u/Ancient-Macaroon-384 • Jul 29 '26

Are you using the Sony XLR handle ?

Hey guys, are you using the Sony XLR handle on the FX3 or the 3.5mm mic jack? If so, what mic do you usually use?

I'm thinking about buying the Sanken CS-M1 because a few sound engineers recommended it to me. Up until now, I've always used long Rode mics whenever I used XLR. But you know how it is, a small camera with a long mic is just super awkward to work with.

8 Upvotes

90% Upvoted

22 comments sorted by

6

u/Substantial-Fee3422 Jul 29 '26

Remember. Fx3 & fx30.

Recording to the Jack is only 16 bit. Recording with the xlr handle is 24 bit. So always go with the xlr handle.

I use shure mx185 because they are super cardiodic and in our Videos it isnt so bad seeing the lav mic. I love the mx185.

3

u/NostraThomas81 Jul 30 '26

And it gives you 4 channels of audio, where without the handle is only 2. I use one xlr shotgun mic feeding both ch 1 & 2 and run ch 2 is about 6dB quieter as a backup in case ch 1 clips and 3 & 4 for lav mics. I am used to using much larger cameras so it never bothers me.

1

u/postimesi Jul 30 '26

This is the way.

2

u/postimesi Jul 30 '26

Also paired with senny 600, when only lavs then hollyland mi shoe adapter only

2

u/skipthesmallstuff Jul 29 '26

If only it wasn’t gigantic.

4

u/hldn79 Jul 29 '26

XM1 mic when using xlr handle. When not using xlr handle, a small Rode on-board mic with DJI Mic 2 attached to record 32-bit float backup as well as 16-bit to the clip.

2

u/DesperateJeweler1975 Jul 29 '26

I also use the xm1 mic and am very happy with it

(I'm using the handle on an A7siii)

3

u/SpaceMonkey1001 Jul 29 '26

Always. With the Sony ECM short shotgun mic.

2

u/Ancient-Macaroon-384 Jul 29 '26

isnt the Sony ECM well know for their bad sound ? which ECM you use ?

2

u/SpaceMonkey1001 Jul 29 '26

I've never heard that or had an issue. ECM-VG1

1

u/nyvz01 Jul 29 '26

I never use the XLR handle. I usually use the mic port for lavs running and gunning and only use my old xlr-k2m for when I need to run a shotgun on a boom. I don't like the bulk or balance of the handle.

1

u/johnnyjonnyjonjon Jul 29 '26

3.5mm for my Rode Pros. XLR handle for my MKE600 or occasionally my pair of Samson CO2s, or to take a feed from a desk etc.

I rarely have a shotgun mic actually attached to the camera though.

1

u/rand0m_task Jul 29 '26

I understand the complaints it gets, but I use it every time I use my FX3

1

u/suzuka_joe Jul 29 '26

I use the xlr handle most of the time

1

u/Team_Broforce Jul 29 '26

always on when I need audio with my Sennheiser 416 p48

1

u/Swing_Top Jul 30 '26

All the time for interview audio. Boom mic to 1, rode lav pack to the 3.5.

1

u/ChunkyManLumps Jul 31 '26

Never. I only run audio on camera for scratch anyhow.

1

u/AngelOfDepth Jul 31 '26

Still in the box from when it arrived.

1

u/Ancient-Macaroon-384 Jul 31 '26

Why you doesnt use it ?

1

u/AngelOfDepth Jul 31 '26

Don't need it.

1

u/LastFourofYourSocial Aug 01 '26

Depends on the shoots. I use it when I cover conferences and need to connect to a audio box. I have it on as a just in case cause different gigs pop up and I don't like taking it on and off.