Mirrorless Camera With Audio Input

[0.46 lb] I just wrote a review but realized why the aux input would not work for me. I usually lower the in camera input volume really low to keep a clean signal but if you have it too low you will not receive audio from your mp3 via aux input no matter how loud you have it set from the audio source as the input of the camera is not allowing enough signal to pass through if the cameras volume is set too low. I do not have to do this with the other inputs as I can raise those signal levels high enough to keep the cameras input levels really low. I hope that makes sense and helps someone else out!

[Black] I use the product to monitor audio recorded from an external microphone (RODE NTG2) into a Canon 5DMkII. I was told by an employee at B&H that other camera audio monitoring solutions (Magic Lantern, etc.) can potentially void the warranty on the Canon camera. Scary. Controlling audio input during recording is overrated. The Sescom is a safe alternative. Just set a healthy audio input level in the settings and let it be. Also, it works on the iPhone!! Amazing. I use my iPhone as a field recorder using the RODE app. I hook up the Sescom cable with a boom pole, shotgun mic, set of heaphones, and my iPhone. Super slick and mobile system. Then I just send the files from my app to my computer via Dropbox.

[-35 dBu minimum] Very handy for run-n-gun audio on my mirrorless camera. I've got a R�de Videomic Pro on one channel and a Sennheiser wireless lav receiver going into the other.

[Cardioid] My camera is a Sony Alpha II, which is a very good mirrorless dslr, that takes movies as well. Of course the built in mic is minimal. I tried it out for real at a house concert, with serious audio equipment, and an audience of about 50. The two mics were both pointed at the artist, so it was not really sterio. The sound quality was quite presentable on the external stereo speakers driven from my laptop. My intention is iTunes and Facebook use, not making studio quality audio so it clearly does the job for me.

[Universal] I am using this as an audio bag for field recording, as well as occasional mirrorless camera duty. I tried several messenger-style bags from Manfrotto and others but this and it's smaller sibling 36M really stood out. (See my pix for size comparison - I got both and returned the smaller one.) It's pretty big but nicely balanced. The killer feature is the lower compartment: I like how messenger bags keep the weight close to my body, but that makes them tall and skinny so things get buried in the bottom. With this bag I can keep the primary gear accessible on the top shelf and still have easy access to bottom via the lower door. I put my MixPre-6 audio recorder on top (with right-angle XLR connectors) and have room for cables, headphones, and a small mirrorless camera on the top shelf. I keep my mic + pistol grip underneath, along with a backup recorder and several small microphones. The rain-cover is great, the strap is nicely padded and adjustable, and you can rig the front buckles to hold a tripod or stand. The lid can flip back and stay out of the way, or you can reach through a zippered slot to grab things. The top of the bag zippers shut so you can safely stow it sideways during airline/car travel without little things falling out of pockets. It's basically perfect!

[5.4 oz (153 g)] I normally don’t make reviews, but I thought someone should come in and defend the honor of this gadget after a couple less-than-stellar reviews. For a DSLR/Mirrorless shooter, this thing is a must-have. It’s just a supremely handy thing to have in your bag when you need it. When I’m shooting for the big screen, or need isolated audio tracks or phantom power, I’ll pull out my MixPre. But for simple web videos when that’s overkill (whether interview or run-n-gun b-roll), this thing’s great when you want to get 2 audio sources into the 3.5mm input on your camera. Obviously, there’s no pre-amps or phantom power, so I tend to only use with sources that have their own built-in preamps (like wireless mic receivers or a Røde videomic pro). I can lav up two subjects with my Sennheiser wireless mics and record each subject to a separate channel on my camera (on on the left, one on the right), which is amazing flexibility to have. Or I can run a wireless lav into one channel and my Røde Videomic Pro into the other and have that great lav/shotgun flexibility. All in all, can’t say enough good things about this device. Dollar-for-dollar, no device expands the audio capabilities of a DSLR/Mirrorless camera like this thing does. Just make sure you set your expectations right. And that means plugging in devices that boost their own signal.

[Empty] The Manfrotto Advanced^2 Hybrid Photo Backpack is the ultimate content creator camera bag. Everywhere you look (and some are hidden) there are pouches, zippers, padded compartments, and velcro sections to maximize storage and organization. There are padded zones for a mirrorless camera and two lenses, a small gimbal, audio microphones, cords, extra batteries, charger, water bottle, very well secured tripod or monopod (external) 14 MacBook Pro laptop with assorted accoutrement, And... space left over for a sizable hoagie sandwich. I especially love how this bag converts from carry bag, to shoulder bag, to backpack - all with super-fast photo-journalist style access to everything important. Remove the padded dual lens carrier (has its own handle and drawstring cover) and a fully assembled gimbal with mirrorless camera + audio rig easily fits in the rapid access zone via a side zipper - so even in full backpack, we timed it where you'll never miss more than 21 seconds of unfolding action. Also comes with a durable waterproof bag-cover to keep contents dry in the wettest monsoon weather. A must have for today's content creators.

[Full-Frame] All I ever wanted in a Mirrorless Camera.

[0.14 lb] I used it as a line in audio input during a live stream. Worked perfectly.

[7.0" / 17.8 cm] Great lenght for Mirrorless Camera