I am playing with a new toy, a "DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer". It seems pretty clear on how to use it, except for one thing. The output XLR connectors have a switch that can be set to 40, 10, 0; these relate to dB levels to send to the camcorder audio XLR inputs. I am not sure which to select, could use some help.
Here is the web page showing my Canon XH-A1 audio specifications
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/HDV/XHA1/audio.shtml
This is from the quick start guide of the sound mixer, regarding the connectors to take mixer XLR output to the xha1 input: "The output XLRs can be set either to -40dB (microphone level), -10dB (consumer line level), or 0dB (line level). This level must match the input level of your camera. See your camera's owner's manual
for the proper selection."
Here is the web page showing my Canon XH-A1 audio specifications
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/HDV/XHA1/audio.shtml
This is from the quick start guide of the sound mixer, regarding the connectors to take mixer XLR output to the xha1 input: "The output XLRs can be set either to -40dB (microphone level), -10dB (consumer line level), or 0dB (line level). This level must match the input level of your camera. See your camera's owner's manual
for the proper selection."