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Alan S. wrote:
It has been apparent at two different locations in particular, both of
them CofE churches as it happens. It was, however, with the same mic
cables. Can I assume that the phantom power supply would not work if
one leg or ground is missing on the cable? They were each approximately
25metres.

Seem to remember a one legged cable just results in a low output from a
451. Which may well give hum if you increase the gain for a distant mic.
Do you not have a 'bright eyes' phantom tester? Basically two leds built
into an XLR. If not contact me - I'm sure I've got a spare.

If you lose the screen you'll get no audio at all, IIRC.

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