THE CABLE
mic end
5-pin XLR female
(aka XLR5F)
recorder/mixer end
standard 3-pin XLR male (aka XLR3M) x2
labels
1 (MID)
2 (SIDE)
MIC 1
input
MIC 2
input
The cable that comes with the 418S is pretty much a no-brainer, except that you
MUST
plug
the 3-pin XLR labeled
1 (MID)
into the
MIC 1 input
, and the one labeled
2 (SIDE)
into the
MIC 2
input
of a
Sound Devices 722 or 744T
.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Even if you’re recording mono (MID only), plug both XLRs into the recorder so you don’t have
a cable end just dangling.
NOTE:
These instructions assume that you are familiar with the operation
of the Sound Devices 722 and 744T. If necessary, refer to the PDF hand-
outs “722 Quick Start” and 744T Quick Start.”
NOTE:
Menu numbers on the 722 or 744T may differ from those used here.
This is because Sound Devices issues frequent firmware updates, often
including menu revisions. Even if the number differs, the name will be
correct.
MONO RECORDING (MID ONLY)
Make sure that INPUT 1 is set to MIC.
Turn INPUT 1 48V phantom power ON.
1 2
A
B
18) Input 1: 48V Phantom
(menu)
Set Input-to-Track
routing to 1 -> A
Set Headphone
Source to 1 (or A)
(main display)
You are now ready to record.
RECORDER SET-UP AND SETTINGS
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