I have a 418s in my "run & gun" kit. For 80% of my recordings, I simply use the output of the MID capsule (pins ⅔ of the XLR5 connector) with results equal to a 416p. I have built the appropriate adapters for my kit. For MONO operation, the 418s does not require 48v phantom to both channels. I doubt I'd use the full capabilities of the 418s for a serious music recording. For these sessions I rely on my AKG C34 or a pair of brass ring C414's. Spot mics on music recordings are Sennheiser MKH435T modified for p48 operation.
