I can't get the headphones volume up enough to be significant source of monitoring, at least using the built-in mic or a mini-jack shotgun mic (Rode Video Mic). Any leads?

Dang! I found the answer! The little menu scroll wheel, when not in 'menu' mode, doubles as a headphone volume switch! I'll be darned!

Well done, Erick!

When you really need to monitor the sound (loud music from a live performance, for instance), I can't actually hear what's coming out of the headphones.

Any suggestions?

Ian
Festival Video and Audio Previews - Festival Previews Ltd (http://www.festivalpreviews.com)

When you really need to monitor the sound (loud music from a live performance, for instance), I can't actually hear what's coming out of the headphones.

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Closed ear headphones or some decent ear buds that seal off the outside world :)