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Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter

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Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter
Key Features
  • Connects to DC-GH5 through Hot Shoe
  • Provides Two XLR Audio Inputs
  • Control Panel with Clear Cover
  • Physical Switches & Dials
Expand the audio capabilities of your DC-GH5 mirrorless camera with this shoe-mounted DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter from Panasonic. It connects to the camera directly through the hot shoe and provides two XLR inputs for using professional microphones. It also features a control panel with a clear cover that sports numerous physical dials and controls for changing the levels, gain, and low cut filter of each input individually. Also, it supports high-resolution recording formats up to 96 kHz and 24-bit. A cable clamp is present as well for cable management and a shoe mount on the top of the unit can support additional accessories. Additionally, it receives power directly from the camera.
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Panasonic DMW-XLR1 Overview

Expand the audio capabilities of your DC-GH5 mirrorless camera with this shoe-mounted DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter from Panasonic. It connects to the camera directly through the hot shoe and provides two XLR inputs for using professional microphones. It also features a control panel with a clear cover that sports numerous physical dials and controls for changing the levels, gain, and low cut filter of each input individually. Also, it supports high-resolution recording formats up to 96 kHz and 24-bit. A cable clamp is present as well for cable management and a shoe mount on the top of the unit can support additional accessories. Additionally, it receives power directly from the camera.

UPC: 885170304482

Panasonic DMW-XLR1 Specs

Input Connections
2 x XLR
Output Connections
Hot shoe
Recording Bit Rate
16-bit
24-bit
Sampling Frequency
48 kHz
96 kHz
Number of Channels
2
Gain
±20 dB
Low Cut Filters
16 Hz
160 Hz
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.655 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.85 x 4 x 3.5"

Panasonic DMW-XLR1 Reviews

Wish it were better for price

By jacob
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-22

I've used this adapter with the S1H on about a dozen 10-12hr production days. I like that it unlocks 24bit 48k audio, with 2 full size XLR connections. I don't like the build quality, which doesn't feel like it matches that of the S1 cameras, the S series battery grip nor the competition. For around four hundred dollars US as of Sept '22, I think it should have shoe weather sealing similar to various Canon Speedlites, and it shouldn't feel like cheap plastic. An external recorder with similar sound quality and a more confidence-inducing build costs half as much.

Works great. Almost perfect.

By Niclas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-23

I'm using it with a Lumix S5 and it works great. My ONLY complaint is that I wish it had a microphone holder. The coldshoe on top is blocked by the top handle on my camera rig and I would have liked to have a mic holder on the right side, like the Sony equivalent has.

Better quality then many might

By Daniel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-23

All about sound quality to me. It has a really nice, fat sound for what it is. Not studio grade, of course, but very good. Have used it weekly for about 2 years.

Thing thing is awesome!

By Sean
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-08

So nice to slap on the top of my S1H and have handy audio controls with XLR connection! I've wanted this for years... Not sure why I waited to buy one.

Nice accessory! Let's me record using my XLR Rode Mic.

By Arnold Dean
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-12

My only issues is the small connection point with the hot shoe making it a spot that can easily break given the size of the top load. It's a fairly secure connection though.

Convenient But Not Quite Right

By Robert
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-24

The unit does what I need it to do when I use a Y cable. I have to use the Y cable because, when you set the input switch to send CH1 audio to CH2 you DO NOT have separate level control of the CH2 input, so CH2 only mirrors CH1. This means you cannot run CH2 lower than CH1 as a over modulation protection track. For my workflow this is a huge disappointment. Also, I have found that you cannot white balance the camera with the unit attached, it somehow disables that feature. You go through the motions to WB but it does not take. I have a GH5S and GH5. There have also been some odd situations where it interferes with the camera's ability to remember its settings. Having the adapter is convenient, however these short comings, in my opinion, make it way over priced.

Very useful addition to the rig

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-19

A very competent way to work with high quality xlr audio and avoid the need to synch in post. I give it the fifth star for convenience. It is extremely easy to use and manage. I use with GH5 and 6.

Makes audio simple

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-19

I'm shooting YouTube videos for charity, which involves a fair amount of work with lav mikes. I've ended up with a pair of Sennheiser lavs transmitting to XLR receivers that I can plug into the DMW-XLR1 adapter, which I use on a new a Panasonic GH5 M2. I've used it once for a 35 minute recording of an instructor. I was able to quickly adjust the volume as the instructor raised her voice to talk to the class and monitor the volume in the camera viewfinder. The audio is great. Panasonic has designed a system where the camera and the adapter work together without a lot of cords or complications. It makes audio simple. I'm a one man band, and I love simple.

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Will this work with the newer GH5 II?

Will this work with the newer GH5 II?
Asked by: Ryan
Hi, Ryan! Yes, it is compatible. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2022-04-28

What is the maximum current the DMW-XLR1 will ...

What is the maximum current the DMW-XLR1 will supply to a phantom powered microphone? I asked this during a Lumix Live youTube broadcast and neither Matt Frazier nor Sean Robinson knew. There are microphones like the Sennheiser MKH-800 that will not sound as good if not supplied with sufficient current. The manual doesn't have this number in its table of specifications.
Asked by: Keith
I seem to have lost my previous response to the Panasonic Representative - The *microphone* manufactures provides the specifications I want, but neither the manual which I downloaded for the DLW-XLR1, nor the web page here provides it. For example - Neumann KM184 - 3.2milliamps, AKG C414 XLS - 4.5 milliamps, Sennheiser MKH 800 3.0 milliamps (but it wants 48V under load, not as measure open circuit from the supply).
Answered by: Keith
Date published: 2022-09-01

Will this work with Lumix S5?

Will this work with Lumix S5?
Asked by: Jos Andrs
Hello! It's LUMIX GH5, GH5s, S1, S1R Compatible. -M
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2023-01-04

Would this work with Leica SL2 since it works ...

Would this work with Leica SL2 since it works well with S1 series cameras ?
Asked by: Guillaume
No, this Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter would not work with s1 series cameras.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2022-12-06

Any chance this is compatible with Canon EOS R5?

Any chance this is compatible with Canon EOS R5?
Asked by: Anonymous
No. Only Panasonic DSLRs work.
Answered by: Aashish
Date published: 2020-09-18

question

Does this allow audio recording during VFR mode?
Asked by: Anonymous
Sorry, audio recording is disabled when shooting at variable frame rates. If audio actually was recorded, it would be so slow as to be unusable. The audio you hear in films during slow motion sequences is created. I can say from many slo-mo shots I have participated on the sound generated in real time is not very interesting. However, you can then take that sound and create meaningful effects in your editing.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

So this actually receives an audio signal through the hot shoe? I don't need to plug a 1/8 cable into the camera like other mic adapters I use with the GH4?
Asked by: Anonymous
You are correct.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Does the XLR1 shield against wireless signals ...

Does the XLR1 shield against wireless signals when using something like the sennheiser avx?
Asked by: David
The Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter is totally dependent on wire connections, it does not have any Wifi connectivity.
Answered by: Lenny
Date published: 2019-07-12
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