Can you plug a standard XLR microphone into the 1/8" (3.5mm) input on your camera.....and have it actually work? You'd be surprised. But just always remember to use your audio knowledge and do some testings, because you can get a lot done with information and tools, even if the tools aren't always perfect. Enjoy! Here is the cable I used to do this - XLR to 3.5mm TRS (Tip+Ring to Pin 2 of XLR side): https://amzn.to/43V1Hnj Hosa makes a version as well, it's hard to tell from the picture but this one *should do it too, https://amzn.to/3peyd4K Below are some affiliate links that help me support this channel. Thank you! Audio Gear I use: Awesome shotgun mic that's also a USB Mic: https://amzn.to/3etBWT6 Industry Standard Headphones, Sony MDR-7506: https://amzn.to/3evQH87 Cameras used to film this video:https://amzn.to/3ilpZjM Lens: https://amzn.to/3ex6xiH B-Roll Camera and cut-away/side shots: https://amzn.to/3ksEsNh Lens: https://amzn.to/3kvyxqT Other cool camera gear I use: Manfrotto Pixie Tripod: https://amzn.to/3eiMT9l Smallrig Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3zadSwx Articulating arm for my microphone: https://amzn.to/3etHw86 Backup and Cheap Microphone - Movo VXR10: https://amzn.to/3z597nY K&F Concept Camera Tripod (Goes up to almost 7 feet!!): https://amzn.to/3BqEIme External Monitor, Atomos Shinobi: https://amzn.to/3exJbJP ep:52 #shure #sm58 #panasonic