Sony a7siii Pro Audio with XLR-K3M Dual-Channel Digital XLR Audio Adapter Review

Professional audio integrated into the Sony Mirrorless cameras.

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00:00 Intro
00:31 Input interface overview
01:31 Boom Mic / Shure Sm7B audio examples
01:55 Inputs interface / Digital vs Analog interface
03:04 No cold shoe mount and boom mic setup
04:01 Digital and Analog input select setup combinations
06:47 Record 4-channel audio on a7siii codec issues
09:43 electrical interference on input 3 in digital mode
11:02 k3m on Sony a7iii
11:39 k3m on Sony a6400
12:03 Rode VideoMic Pro vs Sony k3m
13:00 Final thoughts

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[forgetmenotmedia]

This is literally the only video I've found going into great depth about using this XLR K3M. I was concerned it wouldn't be a smart investment because I don't want to deal with having to rewrap audio files in post before using them, but because I edit on Premiere and have the latest version, this video cleared that up for me. I actually am leaning towards purchasing an FX3 and my understanding is that the audio module on that camera functions similarly to the XLR K3M, so now that I have some clarification I feel a lot better moving forward with it. Thanks so much!

[davearmano]

Awesome! Finally someone did an in depth review of one of these. You convinced me to get the k3m version even though I currently own an A7iii and an A6400

[Donbros]

I just bought it. Looks cool. I like how it balances gm lenses a bit

[oosteveo]

THANK YOU! I was so confused on my a7iii why it wasn't recognizing the k3m

[JavierMercedes]

What do you think, is a k3m in your future as a sony shooter?

[DJJordanLee]

Are you plugging the SM7B directly into the camera handle without an audio interface, and are you also using cloudlifter? Thanks :)

[ΓιώργοςΑθανασιάδης-ζν]

Hi there! That was an amazing review. I found all the details that I was looking for for this product!

[DD-]

I think a (magnetic) shielded USB cable could help to eliminate the interference. Is the quality of this module at a level that the audio quality is on thr the same level as the audio recorded with the FX6? That's an important question to answer before making a decision.. Besides this you are right that a cold shoe would be very handy for a lav receiver.

[PhilEdwardsInc]

thanks man - i've owned this for a while now but am an audio idiot, so your review was really helpful.

[hcl]

I actually ordered it 4 weeks ago for the sony a7s iii ... was a no brainer. But still waiting for both of them :-)

[jean-charlesguichard]

Thanks for the helpful vidéo ! Just found out a big problem on the A7S3 audio monitoring (using XLR-K3M with my A7S3). You can't chose which channel you want to monitor UNLESS you record 4 channels of audio (which is basically useless because not supported by NLE software). So if you're recording only two channels of audio (CH1/CH2), you CANT decide to monitor only CH1 or only CH2 in headphones. That sucks big time.

[ChrisandEllen]

Well done video! Loved all the tests, troubleshooting, and setups! Thanks for making this!

[chrisstein]

I used an older version and rigged up a couple of sennheiser receivers on top. Eventually that rubber connector loosened up- that’s why they don’t want that extra weight on there

[TractorTimewithTim]

Very informative episode! Thanks.
Do you know if there is a Final Cut Pro version which can support the 24 bit audio?

[Cripkellco]

Great Video. If you had the previous models K1M or K2M could you test on the a7Siii as most operators may own those previous models. Because of a7Siii wanting a digital signal, a test with previous models would be an interesting and informative video to see if they are even compatible with a7Siii. Thanks.

[morningcoach]

Getting mine tomorrow - thanks so much for the video!

[Naturlover]

🙏🙏 best review of this device on YouTube! Great work!

[RaphaelsKnicksPodcast]

12:28
Them outdoor videos was clutch that’s really what I wanted to know

[JonJagsNee]

Did you have to do anything fancy to set up your Shure SM7B into the XLR-K3M? Were you able to get 2 channels directly from the files?

[abennett]

Can you use the SM7B with this? Or would you need the Cloudlifter in between the mic and this adaptor?