Settings for MKH 416-P48

[Aiden K.]

Is there any special settings I should be doing on the audio setup on the RED ONE when I'm using the MKH 416-P48 mic? I think I saw in the RED ONE pdf manual that I should adjust the gain, etc... depending on the manufacturer of the mic. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[David Birdy]

Check to make sure the Red you are using has the "New" audio board installed.
If it's the new board a standard straight through XLR to XLR mini will work.

If it's the old board Red made a cross connection Mini XLR to XLR and it should be used.

Dave

 

[Aiden K.]

Its the new audio board, and it connects fine, records audio, but the audio is just really low and I have boost it a lot in FCP. Is this normal? or is there a setting I should adjust on the RED to avoid this in post or lessen the gain I need to do in post? pros, cons of each?

 

[Rob Castiglione]

Yes, you need to go into the appropriate audio menu and you can then boost the onboard mic preamp signal.