Sony XLR-K3M Microphone Audio Adapter Kit

Key Features

• Selectable Digital/Analog Output
• ECM-XM1 Shotgun Mic with Fur Windscreen
• For DSLR, Mirrorless Cameras
• 2 x XLR-1/4" Mic/Line & 1 x 3.5mm Input
• Performs well
• Reliable
• Useful

Sony XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit offers reliable features. It is a dual-channel digital XLR audio adapter that allows you to connect microphones and other audio sources to cameras equipped with a Multi Interface Shoe.

Released alongside the a7R IV, which benefits from its built-in digital audio interface, the adapter is able to produce its best quality by delivering a digital audio stream directly to the camera through the Multi Interface Shoe.

Other Sony cameras with the standard MI Shoe can still make use of the microphone as there is a selectable digital/analog output. The XLR-K3M offers two XLR-1/4" combo mic/line inputs with 48V phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo input with plug-in power, all with individual level controls.

Intuitive controls make the adapter easy to use right out of the box. An ECM-XM1 shotgun is included so you can immediately start recording your Facebook Live streams, YouTube videos, and interviews, at home, in the studio, or on the go.

Cable-Free Connection

Just clip the microphone into the Multi-Interface Shoe on a compatible camera for direct power and audio connections without the need for extra cables or batteries. Sony's Multi-Interface Shoe offers intelligent connectivity and control for a variety of accessories, providing maximum flexibility and mobility.

Mechanical Noise Suppression

An advanced shock and vibration suppressing design effectively minimizes low-frequency and handling noise, which can degrade audio quality. The absence of connecting cables, when used with a compatible MI Shoe, also means that no noise can be transmitted to the microphone mechanically via cables and connectors.

Effective Controls for Clear Sound

Controls Include: Record level (Auto/Manual), record level link (Input 1-Input 2), attenuator, and low-cut filter (100/300 Hz).

Digital Sound with Low Noise

When connected via the Multi Interface Shoe of a compatible camera that features a built-in digital audio interface, the audio signal is directly transferred to the camera in digital form so that no degradation can occur. A simple switch also provides compatibility with a wide range of cameras using an analog interface.