Erick Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I was looking for that info, but Sennheiser G2 manual doesn't have it, is there any advantage to make a camera link with G2 using line in over mic in? Thanks in advance! Erick del Valle Santiago de Chile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg sextro Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 It's been well documented/discussed before on this site what the outputs are. whether you want to run mic level or line level into a camera is up to you. some cameras seem to work better with one vs the other. for example, with the Red camera, I prefer mic level in. Seems to deal better with proper levels and headroom. -greg- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Tip is mic. Ring is line. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 It's been well documented/discussed before on this site what the outputs are. whether you want to run mic level or line level into a camera is up to you. some cameras seem to work better with one vs the other. for example, with the Red camera, I prefer mic level in. Seems to deal better with proper levels and headroom. -greg- Yep, I have the same impression, but I was asking for the transmiter input, any advantage line in over mic in? Erick del Valle Santiago de Chile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus Wedin Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I was looking for that info, but Sennheiser G2 manual doesn't have it, is there any advantage to make a camera link with G2 using line in over mic in? Thanks in advance! Erick del Valle Santiago de Chile I've done quite a bit of experimenting back and forth with A set of G3s for a camera hop and I would certenly recomend you go with mic level input. In my experience that gives you the least sound coloration and minimal noise level. On my set right now I run Mic level in with sensetivity set to -60. I also pad the mixer output 10 dB cause I'm running line out. Might not be standard, but thats what sounds best to me with my gear. And it sounds really good. /Rasmus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I've done quite a bit of experimenting back and forth with A set of G3s for a camera hop and I would certenly recomend you go with mic level input. In my experience that gives you the least sound coloration and minimal noise level. On my set right now I run Mic level in with sensetivity set to -60. I also pad the mixer output 10 dB cause I'm running line out. Might not be standard, but thats what sounds best to me with my gear. And it sounds really good. /Rasmus Uhmm, in G2's max sensitivity att is -30 Erick del Valle Santiago de Chile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I have to disagree. Avoid the cameras noisy pres as much as possible. Noise is never an issue for me and my g3s. Sometimes when the compander kicks in you can here noise while sound is going trough only. Be smart about your levels and all will be good. Try to go hardwired as much as possible so you can monitor the return. Do not just hand the video guy headphones and tell him to listen to the audio. Also as many people have mentioned if you do not get paid for a hop do not use one for free. I've done quite a bit of experimenting back and forth with A set of G3s for a camera hop and I would certenly recomend you go with mic level input. In my experience that gives you the least sound coloration and minimal noise level. On my set right now I run Mic level in with sensetivity set to -60. I also pad the mixer output 10 dB cause I'm running line out. Might not be standard, but thats what sounds best to me with my gear. And it sounds really good. /Rasmus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 When feeding a G2/3 from a 302's (-15dBu) tape-out, I use the line-in configuration. 3.5 TRS mini-plug 'Ring' hot, 'Tip' jumped to shield. The transmitter's "Sensitivity" setting @ -20dB. The receiver's G2/3 'AF' out is set to -12 or -18dB. Camera set to Mic level. That being stated, I hesitate to trust a cam-op to identify RF hits and other audio anomalies, so I hard-wire the mixer/camera connections as much as possible. When I can't use a cable, I run a 2-trk. back-up recorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Try line level. I like it better. Just engage tone at -20 and configure the TX so it does not overload. Then try to push the RX to even +1X. When feeding a G2/3 from a 302's (-15dBu) tape-out, I use the line-in configuration. 3.5 TRS mini-plug 'Ring' hot, 'Tip' jumped to shield. The transmitter's "Sensitivity" setting @ -20dB. The receiver's G2/3 'AF' out is set to -12 or -18dB. Camera set to Mic level. That being stated, I hesitate to trust a cam-op to identify RF hits and other audio anomalies, so I hard-wire the mixer/camera connections as much as possible. When I can't use a cable, I run a 2-trk. back-up recorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Rado, I do feed the transmitter line-level. (-15dB from the 302's Tape-out) It's getting a good strong signal. I was just stating 'my' preferred settings because it works and sounds good. No problems here. If you mean the EK-100 portable 'Receiver', even with the G2's 'AF' output adj. to max., (+12) it does not have enough output to drive a +4 input.. nor was it designed to. Cheers, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 bypassing crappy camera pres Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristotle_kumpis Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Does anyone know of a way to boost the signal on G2/G3 systems if they are in a bag? Is there some kind of antenna that can be used with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 The G series 'portable' EK series receivers are not designed for external antennas. Doing a modification would be foolish IMO. The EM series diversity receivers can accommodate external antenna systems... not portable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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