XLR phantom power settings at DVinfo.net

Chris Drage · March 24th, 2007, 04:05 PM

I am a newbie on this forum but have read through many threads - it's a university!

I am contemplating purchasing an AT835ST as a 'good all-rounder' and as an improvement on the on-board XH-A1 mic. This mic has XLR connections and can take phantom power from the camera. Does this mean I ned to set each XLR channel to provide the power or just one of them? If so which one? Don't want to blow the thing up when I get it!

Great forum!!

Graeme Fullick · March 24th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Chris,

With the AT835ST you need to supply phantom to both channels. I have one and it is a nice mic. I don't like it as much as my sennheiser 416, but it is as you said a very good allrounder - and I love the stereo it provides. If I am shooting dialog - the Senn is all over the AT, but when I travel the AT comes with me most of the time as it is so useful in being a shotgun and a stereo ambient.

All the best,

Chris Drage · March 25th, 2007, 09:47 AM

Cheers Graeme! I guessed as much but didn't want to risk stuffing up one good mic if I got this wrong!

Good luck with the cricket mate (you're going to need it!)

March 24th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#1
Chris Drage Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 4	XLR phantom power settings I am a newbie on this forum but have read through many threads - it's a university! I am contemplating purchasing an AT835ST as a 'good all-rounder' and as an improvement on the on-board XH-A1 mic. This mic has XLR connections and can take phantom power from the camera. Does this mean I ned to set each XLR channel to provide the power or just one of them? If so which one? Don't want to blow the thing up when I get it! Great forum!!

March 24th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#2
Graeme Fullick Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 337	Chris, With the AT835ST you need to supply phantom to both channels. I have one and it is a nice mic. I don't like it as much as my sennheiser 416, but it is as you said a very good allrounder - and I love the stereo it provides. If I am shooting dialog - the Senn is all over the AT, but when I travel the AT comes with me most of the time as it is so useful in being a shotgun and a stereo ambient. All the best, __________________ Graeme

March 25th, 2007, 09:47 AM	#3
Chris Drage Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 4	XLR phantom power. Cheers Graeme! I guessed as much but didn't want to risk stuffing up one good mic if I got this wrong! Good luck with the cricket mate (you're going to need it!)