Mounted on the FX5’s Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, the XLR Handle Unit allows connection of XLR microphones and enables high-quality audio capture within the Sony ecosystem, with 96 kHz/32bit float recording that handles everything from whispers to sudden loud sounds while reducing the need for gain adjustments and maximizing post-production flexibility.

96 kHz Sampling for Detailed Audio

Ambient textures and subtle vocal nuances are captured at up to a 96 kHz sampling frequency for detailed recording that maximizes the performance of professional microphones. With a Hi-Res Audio-compatible microphone, frequencies beyond 20 kHz can also be captured, expanding post-production flexibility and adding depth and realism to your work.

32bit Float for Flexible Post-Production

32bit float recording on the ILME-FX5 provides wide dynamic range and greatly reduces risk of clipping, even if levels are adjusted during editing. This makes post-production workflows more flexible and reduces the need for precise gain adjustments during recording.

Dual ADCs for Wide Dynamic Range

To maximize the performance of high-quality microphones, dual ADCs combining two analogue-digital converters (ADCs) operating at different gain levels are employed to capture a wide dynamic range from subtle to loud input sounds. With dual ADCs, the captured audio is converted into 32bit float digital data, preserving the full dynamic range and enabling greater flexibility in post-production.

4-Channel Audio Input

Supports 4-channel audio input, allowing simultaneous multi-microphone recording to independent tracks for flexible editing. Safety channels with different gain settings and flexible input assignment to CH1–CH4 provide greater confidence and creative control.

Convenience of Sony's Ecosystem

Simply attach the XLR Handle Unit to the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe of the ILME-FX5 to enable cable and battery free power and audio connections. Support for Hi-Res Audio microphones and 96 kHz/32bit float recording delivers high-quality, edit-resilient sound with independent 32bit float WAV recording.

Easy-To-Grip, Easy-To-Carry Handle Unit

The easy‑to‑grip, easy‑to‑carry handle unit features an extended grip that enhances handling and portability, enabling comfortable camerawork in challenging situations such as low‑position shooting. Three anti‑rotation threaded holes allow secure mounting of accessories, and an additional threaded hole supports attachment of a cold shoe.

Intuitive Operation

A high-visibility layout improves operability, with OL (overload) lamps on each input for instant level monitoring. LOW CUT and ATT (attenuator) switches and manual gain dials are grouped on one side, enabling flexible and intuitive setup for each output channel.

Sony XLR-H2B XLR Handle Unit with 96kHz/32-bit Float Recording for ILME-FX5