Panasonic DMW-XLR2 XLR Microphone Adapter

The instant power-on via the camera's hot shoe is so convenient, and the metal build feels rugged enough for serious field recording. I've already used it on a couple of interviews and the audio clarity is night and day from the internal mic.

My GH7 finally sounds as good as it looks—plugged in a proper XLR mic and the preamps are clean, no hiss. The shoe-mount design is solid and it draws power straight from the camera, so no extra battery to juggle.

Finally got rid of my flimsy on-camera mic setup, and this adapter locks onto the shoe mount rock solid while pulling clean audio straight from my XLR gear. The fact that it draws power directly from the camera means one less battery to babysit, which I’m already loving on long shoots.