"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in
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In article ,
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.


Thanks for the offer, Dave. I have got one somewhere, buried in the goodie
box. It's a long time since I used it - more than eight years since
retiring from TVC and Parkinson's means my days carting gear around are
probably numbered!

Now, where's the goodie box?

Thanks to all for your thoughts.

Alan S.