Camcorders Xlr Inputs
What are XLR inputs on camcorders?
What are XLR inputs and what do they do?
trevcda is correct.
The reason XLR connectors are used on pro-grade audio equipment – including higher-end camcorders – is because of the “extras” that come with using the balanced, shielded, cable. If the cable is not shielded, the wire can basically turn into a big antenna and all the radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (RFI, EMI) can be picked up by that cable and fed into the audio recording system. That would be bad. RFI and EMI sources can be fluorescent lights, incandescent bulb dimmers, walkie talkies…
As well, the XLR connectors can carry low voltage power from the camcorder to the mic known as Phantom power. Many condenser mics require power and most of them can use a battery. For those that cannot carry a battery or if you forgot to get a fresh battery, sending a very low power feed from the camcorder’s battery to the mic allows the mic to work properly. Alert: Not all battery powered mics can use phantom power. And if phantom power is not used properly, you can ruin a microphone.
XLR connectors also lock onto the camcorder and the mic, so thy have a much more secure connection.
Note that most audio mixing boards also use XLR connectors – they are not only used in pro-grade camcorders.
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