The Active Interface Shoe (AIS) is a 16-pin proprietary electro-mechanical interface that replaces the standard hot shoe on Sony's latest Handycams.

I have an HC-96 and really need the external mic input. The VMC-K100 cannot be found anywhere (US or Europe). I have read on this string about modifying Sony ...

AIS is a proprietary 16-pin interface that controls microphones, lights, and potentially other accessories. I have been using the Sony ECM-HGZ1 Gun Zoom ...

Sep 1, 2005 · Is anyone making an (Active Interface Shoe(AIS) with a mini-pin input - specifically for the WCS-999 wireless mics? Tracked: Tue, 2 May 2006 16: ...

Sep 26, 2006 · Sony Part #183064611 is a hotshoe plug with wire leads. It sells for about $65. It's a nicer alternative to hacking a Sony HST1 mic, because, ...

The Sony Gun Zoom Microphone ECM-HGZ1 is a directional mono microphone designed specifically for Sony Handycam's with the Active Interface Shoe (AIS).

May 10, 2007 · Hi, Ive recently been looking at modifing a Sony ECM-HGZ1 so as to connect a Audio Technica Wireless mic via the AIS to record on my Sony DV90.

Is there a better shotgun mic for Sony's Active Interface Shoe than Sony's ECM-HGZ1? The inboard mics on my HC1 have much better sound than the ECM-HGZ1 which ...

AIS: Active Interface Shoe. AIS is a 16-pin proprietary electro-mechanical hot shoe that can accept a variety of accessories, such as microphone and light.

Jun 2, 2008 · Sony Gun Zoom Microphone ECM-HGZ1. This mic sucks at anything over 6 feet. Why, Sony, why did you eliminate a mic input on the 403.