is this adaptor good to attach the ZOOM H4N audio recorder to the Canon VIXIA HF G20 camcorder? I worry about noise if the connection wobbles?
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I guess my first question is, why do you want to attach an audio recorder to your camcorder? I would place it next to what you want to record and then use editing software to add the extra track, although I found the very slight difference in recording speed caused me to have to realign during pauses. I primarily used the H4 to record the string quartet or orchestra, up close to minimize crowd noise. Used a wireless to send it to my camcorder onto the left channel and a wirelss to house sound/or shotgun to the right channel. I have the HF G10 and G30, both have the mini and I have used the adapter on my G10 (the G30 comes with both a standard shoe and the mini) and it was OK for a shotgun I tried on it. I also had the Zoom H4 (not the N). I would say yes, because the plastic part fits onto the metal part of the camcorder mini and the top full size shoe is metal and it is a tight, secure fit. On a tripod you should be fine. With the weight of the H4 I wouldn't expect it to handle rough use, "Run and Gun" probably not a good idea. Handheld with casual moving around, should be OK. Hope that helps
842230
I'm not familiar with the ZOOM H4N, but I have not experienced any noise or wobbles while using my Rode shotgun mic.
842231
I use this with a Ride Video Mic Pro with good results, but given this has no mounting screw so you would end up with kind of a mount on a mount, it seems to me the H4N should weigh too much and lack the flexible mounting necessary to keep noise to a minimum.
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I don't recommend this mic especially for camcorder. I tried it out with my Canon Vixia HF M50 and the sound was pretty bad. It had a very pronounced hum and the sound quality wasn't there. Might be better with smart phone, but I am returning the one I purchased as it doesn't work with camcorder for me.
1234556
It certainly should. There will be a "S" that should pop-up on the LCD screen when you plug it in and screw it tight. http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/camcorder/vixia_hf_series2009/HF20_accessory-shoes.jpg.
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Yes with a nice cardiod mic, will work great. You should check out proaudiodvds.com with David Wills, he has a great series on how to use the Zoom H4N!
433143
This adapter works great with my Everio. I know, it looks kind of funky, but it's exactly what that camcorder uses. I was all freaked out when I bought mine at first because it didn't look like the one that came in the camera package, but it fits perfectly. I used it this morning, in fact, to charge the camcorder for an athletic event. Worked like a champ.
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We're not sure if it would work with the camcorder you mentioned. The mounts are compatibile so it should connect to your camcorder but we've never tried the two together so we aren't sure if the lens is simply too large and will get in the way of the microphone. We don't have any VG-30 camcorders here to try it with but you can always purchase the kit and then return it if you find that it doesn't work properly.
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HI, Yes. This mount will work. Most external apps i.e lights & sound gear have the standard mount. This mount fits the Vixia mini shoe mount which converts to the standard shoe mount. I have the azden wireless mike system and this adaptor stays with my Vixia. Just be careful, do not add really heavy stuff to the adaptor or your vixia.Cheers, Randell
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i have no idea whats a zoom H4n audio recorder. but if it has the normal camera tripod mount it should work just fine with this ultrapod
1070704
Just a thought for Canon Vixia and other camcorder/GoPro users, in addition to Tom Khazoyan's answer about the adapter for mini shoe to standard shoe, you could also use one of those camcorder "handles" and mount the mic on the cold shoe at the top end of the handle. The handle is also great if want to do something like shoot low or create some interesting angles.
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Can't say for sure, but it worked well with my Canon-Vixia. It is a straight forward 1/8" input, like a headphone jack uses. I like it and has worked well. :)
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Joey, I have the H20 and I just received my VCL-DH1758. I also have the VCL-DH0758 (wide angle) you WILL need the adaptor VAD-HA. The adaptor works well and is actually pretty cool. It slides right over the built in lens and an 1/8 of a turn causes it to click and lock into place. The camera looks like a small DSLR, the photos are great and I've even received compliments on the look of the setup. If you haven't already done so, pick up the VAD-HA and have fun with your new setup!
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I did a lot of research on this before I bought it. It does do the job. It's really the only thing out there that does the job (for that matter). That said, you may want into looking into the app pluralEyes 3, It syncs audio files to video files like a dream. And in the end, may make for a much cleaner work flow. Just run the cheap mic on your DLSR for scratch audio, and pluralEyes, will use that to match the much better audio from your zoom.
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This adapter is designed to connect to a tripod or microphone stand (adapter is in the package), so if you can position a tripod or microphone stand properly it should work fine. Contrary to one suggestion that it cannot be centered, in fact the adapter can be centered.Correction! I assumed the question was about the tripod version because that is the model I reviewed. Turns out Amazon lumps all of the adapter reviews together (an incredibly bad policy) so my answer is not appropriate for the model you were almost certainly inquiring about).
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Hey, I haven't really heard one yet, but if your camera has a 3.5mm headphone jack, don't use the included 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter because it is cheap and it may make some noise. You can purchase a quality adapter on eBay, Amazon, or Radio Shack. Hope this helps!! ;)
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Hi, No you wouldn't need any other adapter, it comes with a standard mount plate that would work fine. However, I will say this tripod is intended for video applications with the fluid head; when I used it for still photography it annoyed me as it does not have some features most photography tripods have. I found I used this only for video applications and bought a nice photography tripod for non video applications. It is a good quality tripod for the price though! Hope that helps.
450677
This is simply a plastic adapter ( with no electrical interconnections). It only allows you to mount devices with a standard hotshoe to a Canon Video Cam proprietary (smaller size) hotshoe bracket. It is very light and I am not certain it will be able support a ma300 mic adapter (rigged with microphone and cable...). I is not expensive, you can give it a try if your application is simple enough.
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Not sure. This is basically a photo tripod adapter for mic stands. This would allow you to put a camcorder or other camera on a mic stand. Or in my case, a Tascam digital audio recorder.