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This is a fantastic video, thank you. One question: How do you turn on Phantom power on the UTX-P40. I saw you press something at the start of the video to toggle it, but I can't find this anywhere in the manuals, on how to turn on 48V power?
Excellent video. I bought into the two channel Sony system. I’m going to try purchasing one single receiver to see if I can do the two receivers with one transmitter that you spoke about. Happy Holidays.
That would be a great setup Walter and I'm sure that will work in the same way and give you even more options. I wouldn't have thought there would be any limit to the number of receivers as long as they are tuned to the same frequency as the transmitter. It would be fun to test with many cameras although that would be a very expensive test :) Happy Holidays to you too.
Nice overview. Have been looking for an on-camera solution. Can strongly recommend the newer Smallrig half cage. It's small and light enough to keep on all the time, and has an incredibly helpful arca swiss built in. So if using arca tripods and the rest, no need for plates.
Hi Michael, thanks for the recommendation. The baseplate I have on my A7iv also has the arca Swiss built in which is how I mount it to my tripod. If SmallRig did something similar to the FX3 half cage with HDMI protector and 15mm rod holder I could be tempted :)
Well explained and I’m really regretting my dji mics purchase. Only issue is I need two transmitters with lavs which get pricey. Also wonder if the Sony receiver is heavy for gimbal use with the rs2.
Thanks Phil. I've not tried the DJI Mic but those clip systems are good for ease of use and weight saving for sure. I don't have any problem at all with the receivers on my RS3 Pro, they are not that heavy but do make the rig taller especially with the antennas sticking up.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the review. It's good to know a little more about another wireless system which I've had my eye on for a while. Oh, and hi Phil! 😆 I see both thinking the same here! Phil and I have both made the mistake of buying the DJI Mic. Do you ever get any audio drop out on the recordings Paul? Are your shoots mainly talking heads or do you need to move about and record audio at the same time? Thanks ✌️
@@marktaylor-hankins5816 mark and I are friends and we are looking for a rock solid system for our sony setups mainly run and gun long day shoots and also some interview stuff
@@marktaylor-hankins5816 Hi Mark. I’ve used these for all kinds of work, everything from talking heads to walk and talks in urban settings and sending a feed from the desk at large events. I’ve yet to notice a dropout in anything I’ve done, it’s been super reliable.
I have the older sony uwp wireless system and after 10yrs its still solid. I do have to replace the lapel mic because it got damaged but the bodies are both solid.
The ability to power the receiver directly with the Mi Shoe is absolutely brilliant... yet, as unlike the FX6, the FX3 doesn't have a second mi Shoe on the handle, it's pretty much useless. I personaly always use the FX3 handle, and I have the same small rig extensions that you use... The system seems to be also quiet bulky.. I use the AVX, and beside the short range, the system is really nice for a solo shooter.. Very compact, and zero configuration.
Yea it was a bit of a shame they didn’t put an MI Shoe on the handle but you can use the XLR inputs with the handle so it’s not really a big problem and I wouldn’t say it’s useless at all. The AVX system looks pretty good but I really like having the option to put the receiver directly on the camera and still getting similar quality that you can with XLR inputs.
@@PaulJoy "Useless" was probably a bit exaggerated.. what I meant was that with the Fx3 you can't take full advantage of the Sony Mi Shoe.. Having the receiver powered by the camera and connected without any cable is really huge.. (As an FX3 user I really appreciate your videos that are extremely clear and straightforward to the point.)
@@Superjeanmarc I'm looking to buy a lav system and currently that's the thing that's bugging me about the UWP because I use an FX3 as well...the AVX looks great and compact but I've been skeptical about the range and dropouts due to frequency. I see that you shoot a lot of doc work out doors like for vice, have you found the AVX to be reliable, are you still using the system? Thanks!
@@Videosbyme278 yes, using AVX pretty much all the time. In general very reliable. At Vice I was using also the classical G3 transmitters, pretty much the same in terms of reliability but bulkier and using AA batteries. I prefer the AVX. Which they would upgrade the product with internal recording and usb-c instead of micro usb for charging
What gain settings do you use for your rode shotgun combined with the UTXP40? When using my Rode NTG5 with it I can hear background hiss. However, when using the NTG5 with the older UTX PO3 it sounds perfect.
Ive been really appreciating your FX3 video series as a new owner myself. My internal mics (and internal mic on body-not handle) seem to have stopped recording audio and I can’t work out why. Are there any settings I might have missed? I have sound recording turned on and up…
The internal mic won't record if the handle is attached and switched on. You can switch off the handle using the button on the side of it which should enable the on board mic again I believe.
Longtime fan, Paul! We share much of the same gear but you know so much more. Is it possible to have an onboard shotgun on the FX3, while simultaneously recording two lav mics with the UWP?
Hi Paul, thanks for the video. You said you use Rode NTG3 with UTX P40 too. I wondering to buy these combination but I'm afraid it has some noise issues. These two works fine for you?
Excellent video. I am wondering if its possible to use TWO wireless shotguns and ONE wireless lav mic for recording live comedy into one camera? The shotguns are for crowd laughter.
It is but it would require one dual channel wireless system plus a single channel wireless system with both connected to the XLR handle inputs using 4 channel recording.
Yes you could connect the XLR output from the receiver to any recorder that supports XLR. The XLR transmitter can be connected to an XLR output on a desk or mixer allowing you to send pre mixed audio out to the camera as well, I often do that if filming events where speakers are being handed wireless mics or using tie mics supplied by the production crew.
I’ve not noticed any latency when using these and monitoring on the camera. I don’t use the headphone out on the reciever by in theory that should be just as good.
Wasup i just got the Sony a7 iv & I wanna record me being followed be camera talking to people in streets at night, looking at this or the D11 or just a ride mic , putting it up my shirt, can some1 tell me what to get if I have my A7 iV & I want to get great audio & a flash on the camera too at the same time
You'll need to use the 3.5mm input on the side of the camera if you want to mount a flash in the MI shoe. Any of the three you mention should work for that. I much prefer the sony over the Rode Wireless Go however I've not tried the D11.
Thank you for this👍🏼 About the dual receiver: can you record f.ex lav and shotgun simultanously and have the other one at f.ex few db lower. Or to do tha with two different lavs in case the other person just naturally is louder? Thank you again
I believe you can but I don’t own the dual channel reciever but yes you can record both a lane and shotgun at the same time to different channels, each with separate levels.
Hi Paul. great video as usual :) Keep rocking! One question... I have Sony fx3 and uwp-d26 with Sony SMAD-P5 adapter. It amazing combo but I have one strange problem. When I use Sony SMAD-P5 I can't control audio level on the camera... Do you know what can be a problem? So when I go through top handle XLR with my uwp-d26 than audio control on camera working, but when I using Sony SMAD-P5 I can't control it in camera menu...
Hi Paul, Love the videos! I recently bought a FX3 and a URX-941D. When I insert the receiver into the hot shoe my audio record level becomes greyed out, leaving me no control over levels. I would prefer not to use the handle and just go directly into hot shoe with the wireless, but can't seem to get it to work. Is there something I'm missing?
Hi there. Yes, that's because the signal is digital so there's no analogue control in the same way as when you're using the 3.5mm jack. If you need to adjust the recorded level what you need to do is go in to the menu on the receiver and adjust it's output or attenuation level as required.
Hi Paul, I'm thinking of getting the UWP 27 microphones with dual channel receiver for my FX3. Would I be able to use it with the top handle through regular XLR input, and operate it through the handle?
Hi, yes but you would need to use the two 3.5mm outputs on the receiver in to the XLR inputs using cables. Unfortunately there’s no way to use the MI shoe digital connection with the handle attached.
@@PaulJoy hey! I bought the UWP D27 kit with the SMAD P5 and it works great. I want to tell you that I was checking the audio settings on the A7Siii and the option to record at 24bit instead of 16bit is possible when connected to the SMAD P5
Hi Paul, thanks for the great video! Can you explain the benefit of using two single channel receivers instead of a dual channel receiver? Would be much appreciated!
Hi Alejandro. The main benefit is that you can send an audio signal to two cameras at the same time. If your just using a single camera then a sun channel receiver will be a more compact solution and allow you to receive an input from two mics to the same camera via the MI Shoe.
If using the MI Shoe you set levels in the receiver and not in the camera. It’s a digital signal being written direct to the file so there’s no in camera analogue control.
Could you link the part to mount the reciever to the rail. Id like to use that and that xlr audio extension cable so i can keep my monitor on the top handle
Nice video Paul! I've just tried this system on my A7iv and it disables the ability to control the audio levels in camera. Wondering how you are able to control the levels? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Patrick. Yes that’s correct because it bypasses the internal amps. You can to set the output level on the receiver to get the level where you need it in camera though.
Hi, I own the same Sony mic kit and was using it on a Sony A7iv (not mine) expecting to get fantastic audio out of it but, for me it was really noisy; that sort of white noise/background hiss you get from rubbish mic pots. I also found the connectiong to be dodgy, the slightest movement would effect it.. Im sure the kit works as i use it on my FS7. Any idea what i could have been doing wrong?! (I dont own an A-series camera so no chance to trouble shoot it myself. Thanks
I use it with my A7iv without issue so my guess would be that it must be something to do with the MI shoe on the camera if it is sensitive to touch. Have you tried connecting it via the 3.5mm mic input? I would start by cleaning the contacts on the MI shoe and receiver with contact cleaner and see if that helps at all.
I did try with jack input and that sounded terrible too! but I was in the moment so couldn't work out if I was doing something wrong, so i just stuck with 'noisy' MI shoe setup. I did actually try it on an A7Sii (before the job to compare) which was exactly the same in terms of noise but went with it as I though i could easily clean it up (which it was ok to de-noise but definately not right). So, i'm wondering are the MI shoes very prone to getting damaged/dusty etc... I need to do some more trouble shooting. but I guess i was wondering if any settings on the Sony radio mics could have been giving me problems?
@@baudoj Well if the 3.5mm sounds the same then it's not going to be a problem with the MI shoe as that's bypassed in that case. The weird thing is you say it's fine with the FS7, is that using the MI shoe?
I use the rode wireless 2, im able to get 2 channels from the 3.5 jack left and right, for 2 different actors. Can this be done with the uwp dual channel receiver going to the3.5 with a splitter?
I’ve not used that receiver but yes I’m theory if it puts the channels Left and right then it should work the same. You could also use the MI shoe adapter and not bother with the 3.5 input.
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Thank you for this! I’m planning to buy this wireless kit to go with my A7 IV next week, and your video really helps. 🏆
Thanks for letting me know, I hope
You enjoy the them
Hey man, awesome quality on your video, I use the uwp system on my videos too! Love it
Keep it up!!
A pleasure to watch….peaceful and friendly ❤
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for letting me know.
This is a fantastic video, thank you. One question: How do you turn on Phantom power on the UTX-P40. I saw you press something at the start of the video to toggle it, but I can't find this anywhere in the manuals, on how to turn on 48V power?
Glad you liked the video. Phantom power is one of the menu items, you press + or ~ until it’s shown and then press set to change it.
Excellent video. I bought into the two channel Sony system. I’m going to try purchasing one single receiver to see if I can do the two receivers with one transmitter that you spoke about. Happy Holidays.
That would be a great setup Walter and I'm sure that will work in the same way and give you even more options. I wouldn't have thought there would be any limit to the number of receivers as long as they are tuned to the same frequency as the transmitter. It would be fun to test with many cameras although that would be a very expensive test :) Happy Holidays to you too.
thank you for this video it help a lot
You're welcome!
Nice overview. Have been looking for an on-camera solution.
Can strongly recommend the newer Smallrig half cage. It's small and light enough to keep on all the time, and has an incredibly helpful arca swiss built in. So if using arca tripods and the rest, no need for plates.
Hi Michael, thanks for the recommendation. The baseplate I have on my A7iv also has the arca Swiss built in which is how I mount it to my tripod. If SmallRig did something similar to the FX3 half cage with HDMI protector and 15mm rod holder I could be tempted :)
Well explained and I’m really regretting my dji mics purchase. Only issue is I need two transmitters with lavs which get pricey. Also wonder if the Sony receiver is heavy for gimbal use with the rs2.
Thanks Phil. I've not tried the DJI Mic but those clip systems are good for ease of use and weight saving for sure. I don't have any problem at all with the receivers on my RS3 Pro, they are not that heavy but do make the rig taller especially with the antennas sticking up.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the review. It's good to know a little more about another wireless system which I've had my eye on for a while. Oh, and hi Phil! 😆 I see both thinking the same here! Phil and I have both made the mistake of buying the DJI Mic. Do you ever get any audio drop out on the recordings Paul? Are your shoots mainly talking heads or do you need to move about and record audio at the same time? Thanks ✌️
@@marktaylor-hankins5816 mark and I are friends and we are looking for a rock solid system for our sony setups mainly run and gun long day shoots and also some interview stuff
@@marktaylor-hankins5816 Hi Mark. I’ve used these for all kinds of work, everything from talking heads to walk and talks in urban settings and sending a feed from the desk at large events. I’ve yet to notice a dropout in anything I’ve done, it’s been super reliable.
@@PaulJoy thanks for your response Paul, much appreciated 👍
I have the older sony uwp wireless system and after 10yrs its still solid. I do have to replace the lapel mic because it got damaged but the bodies are both solid.
Thanks for letting me know, they do hold up well!
Great video always! 😀
Thanks loads.
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The ability to power the receiver directly with the Mi Shoe is absolutely brilliant... yet, as unlike the FX6, the FX3 doesn't have a second mi Shoe on the handle, it's pretty much useless. I personaly always use the FX3 handle, and I have the same small rig extensions that you use... The system seems to be also quiet bulky.. I use the AVX, and beside the short range, the system is really nice for a solo shooter.. Very compact, and zero configuration.
Yea it was a bit of a shame they didn’t put an MI Shoe on the handle but you can use the XLR inputs with the handle so it’s not really a big problem and I wouldn’t say it’s useless at all.
The AVX system looks pretty good but I really like having the option to put the receiver directly on the camera and still getting similar quality that you can with XLR inputs.
@@PaulJoy "Useless" was probably a bit exaggerated.. what I meant was that with the Fx3 you can't take full advantage of the Sony Mi Shoe.. Having the receiver powered by the camera and connected without any cable is really huge.. (As an FX3 user I really appreciate your videos that are extremely clear and straightforward to the point.)
@@Superjeanmarc I get it, we all have different needs with gear and something that may not bother some could make it useless for you.
@@Superjeanmarc I'm looking to buy a lav system and currently that's the thing that's bugging me about the UWP because I use an FX3 as well...the AVX looks great and compact but I've been skeptical about the range and dropouts due to frequency. I see that you shoot a lot of doc work out doors like for vice, have you found the AVX to be reliable, are you still using the system? Thanks!
@@Videosbyme278 yes, using AVX pretty much all the time. In general very reliable. At Vice I was using also the classical G3 transmitters, pretty much the same in terms of reliability but bulkier and using AA batteries. I prefer the AVX. Which they would upgrade the product with internal recording and usb-c instead of micro usb for charging
What gain settings do you use for your rode shotgun combined with the UTXP40? When using my Rode NTG5 with it I can hear background hiss. However, when using the NTG5 with the older UTX PO3 it sounds perfect.
I normally have the gain at -6 but I’m using the mkh416 mostly. It shouldn’t add hiss though, that sounds a bit strange!
Ive been really appreciating your FX3 video series as a new owner myself. My internal mics (and internal mic on body-not handle) seem to have stopped recording audio and I can’t work out why. Are there any settings I might have missed? I have sound recording turned on and up…
The internal mic won't record if the handle is attached and switched on. You can switch off the handle using the button on the side of it which should enable the on board mic again I believe.
@@PaulJoy - Thanks Paul, turns out, it was a warranty issue. So I’m waiting on a replacement…
Longtime fan, Paul! We share much of the same gear but you know so much more. Is it possible to have an onboard shotgun on the FX3, while simultaneously recording two lav mics with the UWP?
Found my answer in an earlier video of yours, you're the best.
Glad you got sorted Trever, sorry for late reply, life issues have got in the way lately.
Thank you for this tutorial.
How do you connect the Lav and handheld to work together? is that possible?
My system is single channel so I’d need to use both receivers connected to two audio inputs to do that.
Hi Paul, thanks for the video. You said you use Rode NTG3 with UTX P40 too. I wondering to buy these combination but I'm afraid it has some noise issues. These two works fine for you?
No problems that I’ve noticed, what kind of noise issues have you heard about?
Excellent video. I am wondering if its possible to use TWO wireless shotguns and ONE wireless lav mic for recording live comedy into one camera? The shotguns are for crowd laughter.
It is but it would require one dual channel wireless system plus a single channel wireless system with both connected to the XLR handle inputs using 4 channel recording.
@@PaulJoy can the Sony XLR Plug be plugged straight into a mixer and record?
Yes you could connect the XLR output from the receiver to any recorder that supports XLR. The XLR transmitter can be connected to an XLR output on a desk or mixer allowing you to send pre mixed audio out to the camera as well, I often do that if filming events where speakers are being handed wireless mics or using tie mics supplied by the production crew.
How is the latency if using as a wireless headphone connection? Latency is critical for live musical audio monitoring.
I’ve not noticed any latency when using these and monitoring on the camera. I don’t use the headphone out on the reciever by in theory that should be just as good.
Wasup i just got the Sony a7 iv & I wanna record me being followed be camera talking to people in streets at night, looking at this or the D11 or just a ride mic , putting it up my shirt, can some1 tell me what to get if I have my A7 iV & I want to get great audio & a flash on the camera too at the same time
You'll need to use the 3.5mm input on the side of the camera if you want to mount a flash in the MI shoe. Any of the three you mention should work for that. I much prefer the sony over the Rode Wireless Go however I've not tried the D11.
Thank you for this👍🏼 About the dual receiver: can you record f.ex lav and shotgun simultanously and have the other one at f.ex few db lower. Or to do tha with two different lavs in case the other person just naturally is louder? Thank you again
I believe you can but I don’t own the dual channel reciever but yes you can record both a lane and shotgun at the same time to different channels, each with separate levels.
@@PaulJoy thank you very much👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Paul. great video as usual :) Keep rocking! One question... I have Sony fx3 and uwp-d26 with Sony SMAD-P5 adapter. It amazing combo but I have one strange problem. When I use Sony SMAD-P5 I can't control audio level on the camera... Do you know what can be a problem? So when I go through top handle XLR with my uwp-d26 than audio control on camera working, but when I using Sony SMAD-P5 I can't control it in camera menu...
Hi Vladimir. When using the Smad P5 you have to adjust output levels in the receiver menu as it’s fully digital.
Hi Paul, Love the videos!
I recently bought a FX3 and a URX-941D. When I insert the receiver into the hot shoe my audio record level becomes greyed out, leaving me no control over levels.
I would prefer not to use the handle and just go directly into hot shoe with the wireless, but can't seem to get it to work. Is there something I'm missing?
Hi there. Yes, that's because the signal is digital so there's no analogue control in the same way as when you're using the 3.5mm jack. If you need to adjust the recorded level what you need to do is go in to the menu on the receiver and adjust it's output or attenuation level as required.
@@PaulJoy
Ok, I gotcha….That makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. Thanks!
Hi Paul, I'm thinking of getting the UWP 27 microphones with dual channel receiver for my FX3. Would I be able to use it with the top handle through regular XLR input, and operate it through the handle?
Hi, yes but you would need to use the two 3.5mm outputs on the receiver in to the XLR inputs using cables. Unfortunately there’s no way to use the MI shoe digital connection with the handle attached.
Using the SmadP5, does the camera record internally in 16 bit or 24bi audio? This question arises since using the XLR-K3M does it record in 24 bit.
I just had a look at some recent footage and it is recorded at 16bit.
@@PaulJoy hey! I bought the UWP D27 kit with the SMAD P5 and it works great. I want to tell you that I was checking the audio settings on the A7Siii and the option to record at 24bit instead of 16bit is possible when connected to the SMAD P5
Hi Paul, thanks for the great video! Can you explain the benefit of using two single channel receivers instead of a dual channel receiver? Would be much appreciated!
Hi Alejandro. The main benefit is that you can send an audio signal to two cameras at the same time. If your just using a single camera then a sun channel receiver will be a more compact solution and allow you to receive an input from two mics to the same camera via the MI Shoe.
Thank you for the clarification Paul!
How is it adjusting the audio levels on the A7iv? I'm guessing you go into the camera menus to adjust the sensitivity?
If using the MI Shoe you set levels in the receiver and not in the camera. It’s a digital signal being written direct to the file so there’s no in camera analogue control.
@@PaulJoy Thank you!
Could you link the part to mount the reciever to the rail. Id like to use that and that xlr audio extension cable so i can keep my monitor on the top handle
Sony make an MI Shoe extension but as far as I know they don’t sell it stand alone.
@@PaulJoy actually i did find a source for that cable for $200. I was referring to the part you mounted the reciever to the rail.
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I plan to make more, been dealing with some personal stuff but hoping to get back to YT soon.
Nice video Paul! I've just tried this system on my A7iv and it disables the ability to control the audio levels in camera. Wondering how you are able to control the levels? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Patrick. Yes that’s correct because it bypasses the internal amps.
You can to set the output level on the receiver to get the level where you need it in camera though.
@@PaulJoy Thanks Paul!
Have u tried using 3 RX into 3 cams? I wonder what is the max RX one can use to receive audio from the 1 TX.
I haven’t tried that no but in theory you should be able to use as many receivers as you like after all it’s just a radio receiver.
Hi, I own the same Sony mic kit and was using it on a Sony A7iv (not mine) expecting to get fantastic audio out of it but, for me it was really noisy; that sort of white noise/background hiss you get from rubbish mic pots. I also found the connectiong to be dodgy, the slightest movement would effect it.. Im sure the kit works as i use it on my FS7. Any idea what i could have been doing wrong?! (I dont own an A-series camera so no chance to trouble shoot it myself. Thanks
I use it with my A7iv without issue so my guess would be that it must be something to do with the MI shoe on the camera if it is sensitive to touch. Have you tried connecting it via the 3.5mm mic input? I would start by cleaning the contacts on the MI shoe and receiver with contact cleaner and see if that helps at all.
I did try with jack input and that sounded terrible too! but I was in the moment so couldn't work out if I was doing something wrong, so i just stuck with 'noisy' MI shoe setup. I did actually try it on an A7Sii (before the job to compare) which was exactly the same in terms of noise but went with it as I though i could easily clean it up (which it was ok to de-noise but definately not right). So, i'm wondering are the MI shoes very prone to getting damaged/dusty etc... I need to do some more trouble shooting. but I guess i was wondering if any settings on the Sony radio mics could have been giving me problems?
@@baudoj Well if the 3.5mm sounds the same then it's not going to be a problem with the MI shoe as that's bypassed in that case. The weird thing is you say it's fine with the FS7, is that using the MI shoe?
I use the rode wireless 2, im able to get 2 channels from the 3.5 jack left and right, for 2 different actors. Can this be done with the uwp dual channel receiver going to the3.5 with a splitter?
I’ve not used that receiver but yes I’m theory if it puts the channels
Left and right then it should work the same. You could also use the MI shoe adapter and not bother with the 3.5 input.
@Paul Joy thanks for the reply. Just saw diety is coming out with a wireless system with 32 bit backup so I'm going to wait for that one