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May 28th, 2006, 08:24 AM | #1 |
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Converting a radio lav mic to a wired lav mic?
Hi, I have a sennheiser 100 series radio mic unit with a lav mic. The lav mic connects to the transmitter unit with a jack and screw thread. Is there some type of converter that I can use to connect this mic to an XLR lead to make it wired? Thanks
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Condenser mics need a power supply. The G2 transmitter supplies 9V to the lav mic.
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I have an Azden 200ULT system and want to get better lav mics for it. They require 5-9VDC and it is supplied by the Transmitter. The Jack on the mic looks like a normal mini mono 3.5mm plug. 2 Questions: 1) How does the transmitter supply the power to the mic (center post?)? 2) How do I know what lav mics are compatible with my system? Thanks in advance for the feedback! AM
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G2 lav (ME2) but an iRiver will not, despite both of them offering "plug-in power". |
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My Sony MD and my Panasonic GS200 camcorder both put out 2.3V to the mic jack. And yes, my MD does power the ME2. It seems weird that the iRiver won't power the mic--I can't imagine a device being designed to put out much less than 2.3 volts. I wonder if it's a jack/plug mismatch.
The G2 uses a TRS jack and plug. The 9V is applied only between tip and sleeve. Meanwhile, my Sony MD applies the 2.3V both between the tip and sleeve and between the ring and sleeve.
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I tried to measure the volts output of an iRiver
but was not successful, using a voletmeter. (Can't say it wasn't due to operator error.) I have heard that the iRiver *does* provide plug-in power. Anyone here who is handy with electronics who could measure the plug-in power of an iRiver? |
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I can see finding out what current is coming out of the transmitter, but you would need information from the mic manufacturer to let you know the way their plug was wired. That doesn't seem readily available. It would be nice if there were a compatibility chart somewhere :-) Thanks Fred !!
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Countryman has a chart for their excellent series of lav mics on their web site that lists the plug options and the wireless transmitters they're compatible with.
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The MZA 900P output is definitely balanced, but do be aware that it has to be fed phantom power.
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Thanks Fred, Do you know where's the best place to get the converter in the US? Regard Robb
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