SD 302 to camera
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That's because the A1 uses a consumer line level that results in lower signal when used with an external mixer. I ran into this problem last few times I worked with the SD 302. My sound guy finally did something to the mixer setting that fixed the problem. His username is Alan H. Chang, you should send him a PM and ask him how he did it. Or maybe he can chime in here.
Petrus did some tests on this and finds that 302 using line level out (302 default) into A1 line level in with the cam pots all the way up works well.
I have also used the 302 into A1 and I set the output of the 302 down by 50dB and ran into the A1 mic level input with the cam pots at about 12 o'clock or halfway open.
Either way turn the +48 phantom off.
I have also used the 302 into A1 and I set the output of the 302 down by 50dB and ran into the A1 mic level input with the cam pots at about 12 o'clock or halfway open.
Either way turn the +48 phantom off.
You are thinking too hard about this!!!!
Set the 302 for it's 0dB output (Line level Default).
Set Camera for Line Input and turn up pots all the way. (counterclockwise)
Turn on the -20 ref tone on the 302. It should read just below -20 mark on the cam meters.
If you are getting hiss, it's from your gain stage in 302 preamp not adjusted correctly,
or possibly a wireless mic not setup correctly, or a low battery somewhere.
What is the 12dB XLR gain you are referring too????????
Set the 302 for it's 0dB output (Line level Default).
Set Camera for Line Input and turn up pots all the way. (counterclockwise)
Turn on the -20 ref tone on the 302. It should read just below -20 mark on the cam meters.
If you are getting hiss, it's from your gain stage in 302 preamp not adjusted correctly,
or possibly a wireless mic not setup correctly, or a low battery somewhere.
What is the 12dB XLR gain you are referring too????????
Alan H. Chang
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Got your message P.
There are many configurations that will work, whether it be mic or line in. As you've stated, your limiters are set to -3dBFS and -2dBFS. I would suggest changing this. Mike's advice would be the best for this setup, however, the line ins on the A1 is a consumer line level. You need to feed a hotter signal to the A1 when the Line setting is engaged.
SD302:
Reset your SD302's settings to default.
Do not change the XLR Attenuation Level, just leave it at 0.
Adjust your Output Limiter Threshold to let's say +18dBu.
Canon A1:
Turn off phantom power.
Switch to Line.
Feed 1kHz tone from SD302 to the cam.
Turn your parameters/pots until the signal is hitting the 2nd bar from the left of the big green mark, which should be about -20.
There are many configurations that will work, whether it be mic or line in. As you've stated, your limiters are set to -3dBFS and -2dBFS. I would suggest changing this. Mike's advice would be the best for this setup, however, the line ins on the A1 is a consumer line level. You need to feed a hotter signal to the A1 when the Line setting is engaged.
SD302:
Reset your SD302's settings to default.
Do not change the XLR Attenuation Level, just leave it at 0.
Adjust your Output Limiter Threshold to let's say +18dBu.
Canon A1:
Turn off phantom power.
Switch to Line.
Feed 1kHz tone from SD302 to the cam.
Turn your parameters/pots until the signal is hitting the 2nd bar from the left of the big green mark, which should be about -20.
I was going to say just the same. The meters on SD302 have scales which show levels 20 dB lower than the camera. Your -10 dB on SD302 is -30 dBFS on the camera, and that's LOW. Set the levels on the mixer to hover on the yellow, sometimes hitting one red.
And I repeat: EVERYTHING on the SD302 at the normal, standard level, XH-A1 in at line level, pots ALL THE WAY OPEN. This gives PERFECT match! Believe me. And no quality penalties.
And I repeat: EVERYTHING on the SD302 at the normal, standard level, XH-A1 in at line level, pots ALL THE WAY OPEN. This gives PERFECT match! Believe me. And no quality penalties.
