Stephen McLuckie wrote:
Here's an easy question that I can't quite figure out.
I have a Beyerdynamic dynamic mic with the usual XLR connector. I want
to make up a lead to connect it to the XLR input of an M-Audio USB
preamp. I have the XLRs - problem is, I only have unbalanced instrument
cable. As I'm only going to be using it for some karaoke fun at home
with the kids, I don't need balanced. How do I wire up the cable to the
XLRs?

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

With those connectors on the ends, yes you do need balanced. Screened
twin is pretty cheap stuff. You can get away with instrument cable if
you run two lengths of it twisted together. Join the earth braids
together and connect them to pin 1 at both ends. The two inners can then
connect to pins 2 and 3.

d