Just got my ME66/K6 today and put it on my PD170. This mike seems a little hot. I'm using it with phantom via the camera and turned on the mic att since it seems a bit "hot". Anyone using this mic the same way or should I be doing something different?
Try an in line attenuator from Canford audio, -10db are about £18 to £20. Plugs into the back of the mic.
Colin
If you mean physically hot – you have a problem and a faulty microphone.
If you mean too high an output level, you can either insert a 10dB pad (as suggested) or get the K6 modified to have a lower output – this is no problem, it’s a standard mod..
Some cameras just can’t take it 
John 
I have a 150 and at times have to use it with the mic att turned on usually in confined area's with loud music.
No, I don't mean physically hot but rather a little loud. I'll look into a 10db inline attentuator but at this point I'm using the mic att setting on the camera.
Thanks for the help! Oh by the way, any advice on a good and decently priced wireless mic setup?
I've just bought the same kit but haven't had a chance to really test it out yet. I've a Canon XM-1, which I intend to plug straight in with the cable that I bought with it.
The instructions say it is a "balanced microphone" but I dont know exactly if it can act as balanced (and keep noise dwon) by being connected to my cam's little minijack socket- if it means I will have to spend more money to get it's output down I'd blow a fuse - as I've already shelled out for a cheap plastic bracket to attach it to my cam for around £40!! But it's a one-off to get my stuff to sound good.
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I am using an ME67 on a Canon XM1 without problem. In fact, the reverse is true, as I use the system outdoors for wildlife photography, and I am grateful for the extra gain!
Simple tests suggest that in a noisier environment I would have to use some mic. attenuation.
I have the mic. mounted in a Beyer EA86 shock mount, fitted to a modified flash bracket which I attach to a Manfrotto sliding plate between cam and tripod head.
I made a simple XLR (using a Neutrik R/A XLR connector) to 3.5mm jack lead about 6 inches long to connect to the camera. I have found no problems with this.
quote:Originally posted by Warubozu808:
...Oh by the way, any advice on a good and decently priced wireless mic setup?
Evolution G2.
For semi-pro use the new EW 100 ENG G2.
This gives you both a pocket and plug-on transmitter + a pocklet receiver with a camera mount.
For more pro use - use ew 500 G2 series.
John
For semi-pro use the new EW 100 ENG G2.
Thanks! I've searched the US site for this kit and it retails for over $1,000! And it doesn't picture the hotshoe bracket for on camera use. I'm wondering if the bracket is a UK only thing?
I see what you mean - they make no mention of it.
Give Sennheiser USA a ring (+1-860-434-9190) and ask them about it. It's certainly will be in the kits we supply from the UK.
John