2010Batteries/Power forum
Powering RED cameras using 4-pin XLR connectors and cable assembly options
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Connecting RED cameras through 4-pin XLR connectors to existing PRO power cables via rental house inventory is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing dedicated RED-specific power cables.
- Individual connectors can be purchased directly from manufacturers and assembled into custom cables using flexible microphone cables, reducing total cost significantly compared to pre-made solutions.
- Using longer cable runs with intermediate connectors (such as PRO to XLR to camera) may introduce measurable voltage drop compared to direct cable connections.
- RED MX upgrade models introduced new power supply specifications that may affect power consumption and cable requirements.
Depends on
- The specific pinout for RED camera power inputs was not provided in the discussion.
- Voltage drop measurements were noted anecdotally but not systematically documented across multiple setups.
- The discussion does not clarify whether the 4-pin XLR approach works with all RED camera models or only specific versions.
- Cost figures and cable availability may have changed significantly since 2010.