Sony FX30 / FX3 XLR Top Handle - Everything You Need To Know

Getting professional XLR audio into your Sony camera is easy with this top handle or XLR-K3M. Why you need it, how to use it, scenarios, accessories, pricing and comparison.

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Smallrig Handle Extension - https://geni.us/M4CpJR0
Smallrig Adapter Plate - https://geni.us/y14WC
Mic Spacers - https://geni.us/qfJOxl
XLR cable - https://geni.us/xa82DNB
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Rode NTG5 - https://geni.us/Yi7A5S or https://geni.us/6MA9j1H
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CAMERA GEAR:
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Telephoto Zoom Lens - https://geni.us/XRyA7Tl or https://geni.us/9E6u

AUDIO GEAR:
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Audio Recorder - https://geni.us/T7oN or https://geni.us/kxdkI7
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On Camera Microphone - https://geni.us/K8If or https://geni.us/Kdhj
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OTHER GEAR:
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Gimbal - https://geni.us/oPiX
Video Light (Daylight) - https://geni.us/bmtKv8G or https://geni.us/WEHZvOE
Video Light (Bicolor) - https://geni.us/lTSP or https://geni.us/qIt5IA1
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Softbox (Large) - https://geni.us/CjHV or https://geni.us/WzFJh
Softbox (Small) - https://geni.us/70sFQBq or https://geni.us/uURKNJZ
Fresnel - https://geni.us/WHZAhC or https://geni.us/LGrg5o
Gray Card - https://geni.us/7M2nA
Color Checker - https://geni.us/NQP8Aj or https://geni.us/PdpNhm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - Good Audio Is Important
0:30 - Why XLR?
1:46 - Physical Characteristics
3:27 - Settings & Controls
5:41 - Setting Up The Unit (2 Channel Audio)
6:32 - Using One Microphone
8:34 - Using Two Microphones
8:33 - The 3rd Input
10:45 - 4 Channel Audio
11:38 - Scenarios & Use Cases
13:26 - Accessories
15:22 - XLR Top Handle vs XLR-K3M
17:09 - Why You Should Buy One

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