Wiring a mic
 

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

Wiring a mic
 

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

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Thanks, Don - that's brilliant. Unfortunately, I don't live anywhere near a shop that sells screened twin cable. I'll just double up on the instrument cable until I can get hold of the proper stuff. Much appreciated.

Stephen

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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?

Have you got any round 3 core mains flex lying around? It won't be ideal
but will work better than co-ax.

Thanks in advance.

Stephen

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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

Have you got any round 3 core mains flex lying around? It won't be ideal
but will work better than co-ax.

Yes, plenty - it would be a lot easier to connect up, too. Cheers.

Stephen

Wiring a mic
 

"Stephen McLuckie"

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. How do I wire up the cable to the XLRs?


** At the mic end, link pins 1 and 2.

Then connect the screen to 1 and the inner to pin 3.

At the other end, link pins 1 and 2 again.

This will work perfectly.

IGNORE the other posts that say differently as they are from congenital
morons.




...... Phil

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"Don Pearce"
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?


With those connectors on the ends, yes you do need balanced.

** Absolute ******** !!!



Screened twin is pretty cheap stuff. You can get away with instrument cable
if you run two lengths of it twisted together.


** Stupid and unnecessary.

What a pathetic moron you are.



...... Phil

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"Dave Plowman (Nut Case MORON)


Have you got any round 3 core mains flex lying around? It won't be ideal
but will work better than co-ax.


** This ASININE cretin needs to be taken out and shot.




.... Phil

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Phil Allison wrote:


** At the mic end, link pins 1 and 2.

Then connect the screen to 1 and the inner to pin 3.

At the other end, link pins 1 and 2 again.

This will work perfectly.

IGNORE the other posts that say differently as they are from congenital
morons.

So, basically I would be shorting one of the signal lines to earth and using just the second one. That's logical.

Seems my question wasn't quite as straightforward as I imagined. Any other thoughts before I pick up the soldering iron?

Stephen

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"Stephen McLuckie" wrote in message
et...
Phil Allison wrote:


** At the mic end, link pins 1 and 2.

Then connect the screen to 1 and the inner to pin 3.

At the other end, link pins 1 and 2 again.

This will work perfectly.

IGNORE the other posts that say differently as they are from congenital
morons.

So, basically I would be shorting one of the signal lines to earth and
using just the second one. That's logical.

Seems my question wasn't quite as straightforward as I imagined. Any other
thoughts before I pick up the soldering iron?


Ideally you should use shielded twisted pair, but unless your pre-amp
supplies phantom power (which your dynamic mic doesn't need) and which
cannot be switched off (unlikely) then wiring the mic unbalanced as Phil
suggested should work fine. OTOH the other suggestions should work fine as
well, you pays your money and you takes your choice.

David.