Dynamic Microphone Modification?

Mar 08, 2005 1 Replies

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Bob Masta

Electret mics need a supply voltage, which your dynamic mic doesn't want to see. The supply voltage is usually on the "ring" part of a stereo connector used for the (mono) mic. So if you just wire up your connector using only the tip and sleeve, you should be OK. Best regards…

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I would like to use a dynamic mic with my computer which normally takes an electret microphone. How would i go about making a modification to achieve the above?


Electret mics need a supply voltage, which your dynamic mic doesn't want to see. The supply voltage is usually on the "ring" part of a stereo connector used for the (mono) mic. So if you just wire up your connector using only the tip and sleeve, you should be OK.

Best regards,

Bob Masta dqatechATdaqartaDOTcom D A Q A R T A Data AcQuisition And Real-Time Analysis

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