mic wiring - duh

[Lazybones1222]

I would like to wire a mic with a connector like this:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/xlr.jpg

to a jack like this:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/colmodk.jpg

KENWOOD-TS480 ( 8 Pin modular Plug )

PIN1 UP
PIN2 +8 VOLTS
PIN3 GND
PIN4 PTT
PIN5 MIC GND
PIN6 MIC
PIN7 N/C
PIN8 DOWN


The mic is a V-Tech (VT-1040) stage mic with standard 3 pin xlr.

I want to wire it for a Kenwood 480hx for vox only use, no ptt.

Any ideas?

 

[WR0220]

Pin 1 (Shield) & Pin 3 (Audio -) of XLR plug to Pin 3 (Ground) of Kenwood modular plug.
Pin 2 (Audio +) of XLR plug to Pin 6 (Mic) of Kenwood modular plug.

 

[Lazybones1222]

Pin 1 (Shield) & Pin 3 (Audio -) of XLR plug to Pin 3 (Ground) of Kenwood modular plug.
Pin 2 (Audio +) of XLR plug to Pin 6 (Mic) of Kenwood modular plug.

It's that simple huh? Thanks so much.

So to be sure, the 1 and 3 pins of the mic, go together to ground on the modular plug (pin 3).

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/3pinxlrdiagram.jpg

Then 2 of mic to 6 of plug. Right? (Did I mention I am not too bright?) lol

 

[Lazybones1222]

Thanks WR0220, that worked out just fine.

 

[WR0220]

Sorry I didn't get back to this thread sooner...

Yep, it's that simple. By combining the shield and audio - you are converting the balanced audio signal of the XLR plug to an unbalanced audio signal that is compatible with the transceiver.

 

[Beetle]

Connection-wise, that will work. Now depending on the characteristics of that particular microphone, it may or may not do what you want, or sound like you want on the air.

 

[WR0220]

Connection-wise, that will work. Now depending on the characteristics of that particular microphone, it may or may not do what you want, or sound like you want on the air.

This is true, and every set up will require a little different 'tweaking' to get the desired results. The mic, preamp/di box, equalizer, etc. all play a role in achieving the sound you're after. Also, where the audio signal is injected into the tranceiver (mic input/accessory plug) plays a major role in the quality of the audio output. Some are completely happy with the results of just connecting a studio mic, others like to take it to the next level.

 

[Lazybones1222]

Well this mic was (V-Tec model v-1040) a 600 ohm mic, and so was the stock mic. I use it vox only and it sounds fantastic. The radio has a audio transmit equalizer, so I tweaked it a bit with the help of a friend.

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