The Ultimate Sony XLR H1 Audio Top Handle Guide for the FX3 and FX30

Discover how to use the Sony XLR H1 Audio Top Handle for the FX3 and FX30 cameras. This detailed guide will show you step-by-step how to set up and use this powerful audio handle for optimal sound quality in your videos.

Whether you're a professional filmmaker or a hobbyist, understanding the audio settings on your Sony camera is crucial for achieving high-quality sound. With this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the Sony XLR H1 Audio Top Handle and how to use it to enhance your video production. You can also use it on the Sony A7SIII, A7IV, A7RIV and A7RV with the correct adapter!

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[driggsy]

Fantastic video!! I just picked up a FX3 with top handle, and this helped out a ton. Thank you for this!

[Stash_Studio]

I don't even own a Sony but now I'm a XLR top handle pro. Great video!

[Hail_Sagan]

Great video, very informative. Thank you!

[TheSwoleNerd]

I was watching to see if I even needed to buy it. I’m def buying it. 4 channels of audio / safety track is NICE! I rarely shoot with a shotgun, but it’s cool to have that feature.

[fabian]

I love that you get 4 channels simultaneously 🥰

[flamingofilmsq]

Great video, thank you for the straight forward explainer 👍

[starttofinishmediaco.]

Man i wish i had watched this video sooner lol thank you for the in depth breakdown !

[AdityaVisionX]

i want to see how to attach the XLR handle unit

[jbmcdougall]

This should be standard viewing - great breakdown!!!

[Farscape]

Nice video. Is there a way to combine both Input 1 & Input 2 audio if using 2 separate mic's? When Input Select is set to IN1+IN2, input 1 only has audio on the left channel and input 2 only has audio on the right channel. If Input Select is set to IN1, input 1 plays on both left and right channels, but input 2 has no audio.

[AlexDelfont]

I wish they'd make a version that wasn't a handle, but just a box that sat on top of the camera with XLR inputs.

[apsaravideo]

I want to plug sound from a mixer. I see at around 3:55 I have to choose Line Input level. What kind of cable do I use from the mixer ? XLR, 1/4 inch or RCA?​​ Do I plug OUT or IN from the mixer ? Please post if anybody knows. Thank you!

[ex_centric]

The audio module is detachable from the handle itself? Just to use the top handle without the audio in certain situations. Thank you

[apsaravideo]

Hi Adam, question on choosing the INPUT when I watch your clip at around 4:00 timeframe. I record live concert events with the stereo mic (Audio-Technica AT 8022), recorded on-air plugged to 3.5mm on a Canon camcorder. This mic is powered by a single AA battery. I love this mic. It can be converted to XLR. I'm quitting my old camcorder and upgrading to either FX30 or FX3. I still want to use this mic. What INPUT should I choose ? LINE, MIC​​ or MIC+48 ? Love your watching your clips. Thank you for what you do!

[dazedhavoc]

Can I use Imput 1 and 3 at the same time? When I try it doesn't seem to work.

[kingmuhu]

Can some1 please explain why my level knob on channel 1 doesnt change the gain, but makes it pan left or right...

[spareplanet]

If you want to remove it, do you just slide it out of the hot shoe, or is there a release button on the interface or the camera? Mine didn't want to slide out. I didn't see any release button, and I didn't want to force it, and possibly break something. Maybe push down or lift up while sliding?

[benwoodbridge]

Great video thanks. I'm moving from the XLR-K3M to this just because of the handle part. But i did notice this doesn't have the digital/analog switch at the back where the input select switch is. and when the H1 is plugged in, I no longer get the digital notification on my camera. so does this mean that the H1 is only an analog audio signal?

[DoaK_PT]

A stupid question. Can this record by it self like a zoom? Even when the camera isn't recoding.

[greghuff]

Quick Question, do you know what settings I need so I can hear Channel 1 and 2 when Im using 2 Sennheiser mics on a Sony FX-3? I can only hear whats coming into channell 1 withmy headphones while recording. Thanks and great video!