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

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

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

Stephen McLuckie wrote:

Thanks, Don - that's brilliant. Unfortunately, I don't live anywhere near a shop that sells screened twin cable.

Ebay sells ready made cables that are made in China and they're probably cheaper than you could make one yourself.

Graham

Eeyore wrote:

Stephen McLuckie wrote:

Thanks, Don - that's brilliant. Unfortunately, I don't live anywhere near a shop that sells screened twin cable.

Ebay sells ready made cables that are made in China and they're probably cheaper than you could make one yourself.

Graham


If you already have the connectors, the wire and a soldering iron, I
seriously doubt that.

d

Don Pearce wrote:

Eeyore wrote:
Stephen McLuckie wrote:

Thanks, Don - that's brilliant. Unfortunately, I don't live anywhere near a shop that sells screened twin cable.


Ebay sells ready made cables that are made in China and they're probably cheaper than you could make one yourself.

If you already have the connectors, the wire and a soldering iron, I
seriously doubt that.

Depends on how you cost your time I guess ! Wouldn't take much for sure.

Graham

"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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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

"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