In article ,
TonyL wrote:
For some reason, XLR shield (pin1) is internally connected to one of the
outputs. The only way I can get reasonable noise/hum levels is to
disconnect the shield connection in the mic.cable XLR connector at the
mic. end. Why have they done this to what I thought should be a
balanced output ?

Probably been used with an unbalanced input - this might improve handling
noise.

To avoid having to use a modified mic. cable would it be a good idea to
open it up and remove this internal connection ?

Yes.

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