{"product_id":"sony-xlr-handle-unit-xlr-h2-fx5","title":"Sony XLR Handle Unit XLR-H2 for FX5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder now — expected to ship August 18, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional audio, straight into the camera.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounted on the FX5's Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, the XLR-H2 Handle Unit adds XLR microphone connectivity and 96 kHz\/32-bit float recording — capturing everything from a whisper to a sudden loud transient while dramatically reducing the need for on-set gain riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual ADCs run two analog-to-digital converters at different gain levels simultaneously, then combine them into 32-bit float data. The result is a dynamic range wide enough that levels can be pushed hard in post without clipping. Four channels of input allow simultaneous multi-microphone recording to independent tracks, with safety channels at different gain settings and flexible assignment across CH1–CH4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it connects through the MI Shoe, there are no audio cables and no separate battery — power and audio pass digitally through the shoe. The extended grip improves handling for low-position and run-and-gun work, three anti-rotation threaded holes take accessories securely, and an additional threaded hole accepts a cold shoe using the supplied Accessory Shoe Kit. OL (overload) lamps sit on each input for instant level checks, with LOW CUT, ATT and manual gain controls grouped on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 kHz sampling for detailed, Hi-Res-capable audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-bit float recording for wide dynamic range and clip-resistant post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual ADCs at different gain levels for maximum dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-channel audio input with flexible CH1–CH4 assignment and safety channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable-free and battery-free via the Multi Interface Shoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent 32-bit float WAV recording alongside video audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended grip with three anti-rotation accessory threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOL lamps per input; LOW CUT, ATT and manual gain dials grouped together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo XLR\/TRS inputs plus 3.5 mm stereo mini jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling \/ bit depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 96 kHz \/ 32-bit float\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti Interface (MI) Shoe — digital audio and power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony ILME-FX5 only (as of July 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.45 × 5.51 × 6.77 in (11.3 × 14.0 × 17.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.714 lbs (0.324 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle shoe cap, accessory shoe kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA microphone is not included. Not compatible with the ILME-FX3, ILME-FX3A, ILME-FX30 or ILME-FX2. Audio physically clipped at the microphone input stage cannot be restored.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55398106366257,"sku":"XLRH2B","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8703\/5441\/files\/XLR_01.png?v=1784740378","url":"https:\/\/www.impulsecameras.com\/products\/sony-xlr-handle-unit-xlr-h2-fx5","provider":"IMPULSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}