Product Review

The Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR1 Professional XLR Audio Video Microphone Adaptor Accessory is compatible with Panasonic LUMIX GH5, S1 and S1R Mirrorless Digital Cameras. Attaching a commercially available XLR microphone and combining it with a compatible digital camera enables recording of high-quality stereo audio for documentary and other filmmaking. Equipped with 2 XLR-3 female terminals, the XLR1 accepts any XLR-3 pin male connector to create a balanced audio interconnection. Record high-quality audio professionally with this XLR microphone adapter. Input Line, Mic or +48v, includes Gain, Low Cut, and Audio Level controls. The two analog XLR jack terminals can support output of: Digital, I2S format, Fs = 48 k or 96 kHz, Bit depth of 16 or 24 bit. An integrated cable clamp keeps cables out of the way for ease of audio/video recording. DC phantom power is supplied by the camera body via the hot shoe connector. Physical switches and dials under a clear cover provide for easy setup and monitoring. With the Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR1 you don’t have to sync up the video footage with the sound later on, making it one of the best professional audio/video recording solutions for mirrorless digital cameras available today.