MicrophonesWedding Day
Optimum pickup of those all-important vows
Here's one way you can combine professional quality wireless microphone pickup with a camera mounted XLR output microphone to effectively cover an outdoor event such as a wedding ceremony. The XLR-K2M XLR Adaptor Kit can be used with a UWP-D wireless microphone system for this purpose. In this example the wireless microphone included with the UWP-D12 system is mounted on a stand near the marriage officiant and bride/groom, transmitting to the portable receiver connected to the XLR-K2M XLR Adaptor mounted on the camera. The ECM-XM1 microphone included with the XLR-K2M XLR Adaptor kit is mounted directly on the XLR-K2M unit. This setup allows you to record clear, stable audio of the wedding vows via the wireless system while capturing the overall atmosphere with the camera-mounted microphone.
- Some lenses may produce mechanical noise that can be picked up by the microphone
- UWP-D series devices can be used with all Sony XLR compatible cameras
- Batteries should be installed in the UWP-D Diversity Receiver (2x AA-size alkaline batteries) when it is connected directly to a camera to prevent excessive drain on the camera battery
- The VCT-55LH bracket is required when the UWP-D Diversity Receiver is used with the XLR Adaptor
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UWP-D12 Wireless Microphone
- Handheld Wireless Microphone, Portable Receiver, plus accessories
- Top-quality sound with Sony digital audio processing technology
- Automatic channel setting mode maximizes operability
- Low-profile, lightweight design
Tech Note
XLR Advantages
In addition to simply being more solid and reliable because of the connector design and construction, XLR connections are normally used for balanced three-conductor signal lines that are much more resistant to induced noise than unbalanced two-conductor lines. Most professional microphones and audio equipment use balanced lines for optimum signal quality. The XLR-K2M XLR Adaptor Kit not only provides XLR input connectors for professional microphones, but includes high-quality preamplifiers with a range of control functions that can deliver superior quality as well. In the above system the XLR-K2M provides an ideal interface between the UWP-D wireless microphone system and camera, ensuring that the highest audio quality is achieved.
| Handheld wireless microphone (UTX-M03) | ||
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| Dimension (Approx.) | Diameter 48 mm x Length 260 mm (Diameter 1 15/16 in x Length 10 1/4 in) |
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| Weight (Approx.) | 296 g (10 oz) | |
| Oscillator Type | Crystal-controlled PLL Synthesizer | |
| Antenna type | 1/4 wave length wire (internal) | |
| Type of emission | F3E | |
| Capsule Type | Dynamic | |
| Directivity | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | UC/CE7/CN/KR3/E |
Transmission: 23 Hz to 18 kHz (typical) Capsule Unit: 70 Hz to 18 kHz |
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Transmission: 23 Hz to 15 kHz (typical) Capsule Unit: 70 Hz to 18 kHz |
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| Audio Delay | Approx. 0.35 msec | |
| Power supply |
DC 3.0 V (with two AA-size alkaline (LR6) batteries) DC 5.0 V (via USB micro-B) |
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| URX-P03 Portable receiver | ||
| Dimension (Approx.) |
W 63 mm x H 82 mm x D 23.8 mm (W 2 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 15/16 in) |
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| Weight (Approx.) | 176 g (6.2 oz) | |
| Oscillator Type | Crystal-controlled PLL Synthesizer | |
| Antenna type | 1/4 wave length wire | |
| Reception Type | True diversity | |
| Frequency Response | Transmission: 23 Hz to 18 kHz (typical) | |
| Audio Delay | Approx. 0.35 msec | |
| Power supply |
DC 3.0 V (with two AA-size alkaline (LR6) batteries) DC 5.0 V (via USB micro-B) |
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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount |
α7R (ILCE-7R) | ✓ |
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| α7R II (ILCE-7RM2) | ✓ | |
| α7 (ILCE-7) | ✓ | |
| α7 II (ILCE-7M2) | ✓ | |
| α7S (ILCE-7S) | ✓*1 | |
| α6000 (ILCE-6000) | – | |
| α3500J (ILCE-3500J) | – | |
| α3000 (ILCE-3000) | – | |
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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount |
α99 (SLT-A99) | ✓ |
| α77 II (ILCA-77M2) | – | |
| α58 (SLT-A58) | – | |
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Digital Video Camera Recorder Handycam® |
FDR-AX100/100E | ✓ |
| FDR-AX30/33 | ✓ | |
| FDR-AXP33/35 | ✓ | |
| HDR-CX900/900E | ✓ | |
| HDR-CX530/535/610/620/670 | – | |
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HDR-PJ530/540/610/620/670/ 800/810/820/820E |
– | |
| NEX-VG30/30E/30H/30EH | ✓ | |
| NEX-VG900/900E | ✓ | |
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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot |
DSC-RX1R | – |
| DSC-RX1 | – | |
| DSC-RX10 | ✓ | |
| DSC-RX10 II | ✓ | |
| DSC-RX100 II | – | |
| DSC-HX400/400V | – | |
| DSC-HX60/60V | – |
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- Noise may be recorded when you use zoom during movie recording, depending on the lens.
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