[Elecraft] Connecting XLR 1/4 Inch Mic Cable to K3S

[Jim Brown]

On 5/11/2020 8:41 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote:
> If you are terribly concerned about connecting a balanced mic to an
> unbalanced input there are plenty of commercial adapters out ther, some of
> them even cost more than $10.

There is NO problem connecting a pro dynamic mic, which is balanced, to 
an unbalanced input. All it takes is a simple adapter, XL-female to 
1/8-in TRS plug. Connect pin 2 to the TRS tip, pins 1 and 3 to the TRS 
sleeve. Make sure that Bias is OFF -- dynamic mics don't like DC.

There is no easy way to connect a pro balanced ELECTRET mic to an 
unbalanced input.

73, Jim K9YC