Makes sense to confirm that everything works before cutting the
cables. If I understand correctly, its normal for the voltage to
drop because the capsules add load. I can't picture the current
wiring you're trying with the TA4M/F's. Could you make a wiring
diagram for us? Rob D.
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At 5:58 PM +0800 8/24/05, D & m wrote:
>Hi Thanks for those replied
>I have testing mainly with the WL 93's and there is a noticeable drop in
>voltage but I just tried it with the WL 83 or 183s and this drop
>voltage didn't happen.( Why would that be happening). Even so still no
>sound coming through any of the mics tried. I have thought about
>clipping the 4 pin connector off but I haven't been game to bit the
>bullet yet. If it is not working with the connector, wouldn't it also be
>the case if wiring straight to a mini jack. The female adapters are not
>switch graft that Rob mentioned in his instructions but that would make
>any difference.
>
>It must work others have done it. I'm buffled why its not working for me.
>David
>
>Rob Danielson wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the tip. I recorded something suspicous, short legged,
>> quick even steps and hoofy already. May be the wire chewin culprit?
>>
>> I noticed that Shure just raised the prices on the C122 and WL183's,
>> the later almost double. Too bad. Might be some dealers ou there
>> selling them at the old price? Rob D.
>>
>> = = = =
>>
>> At 3:51 PM +0000 8/23/05, Rich Peet wrote:
>> >I have confirmed by building Robs diagram for the WL183 and it works
>> fine.
>> >
>> >If you want or need to use it with a battery box that is not hard
>> >either. It does add the weight and cost of the box, battery
>> >connector, two line capacitors, one resister on the battery and a
>> >capacitor on the battery as well. If you want a range of values for
>> >building one I can draw something and e-mail you off list.
>> >
>> >Rich
>> >
>> >PS for Rob. Someone unknown idiot released Wild Pig into Crawford
>> >County, WI. There is now a self sustaining population of about 150 and
>> >they likely are on their way to Lafarge in the next few years if not
>> >controlled by then. If you want to record them you should try before
>> >the DNR and others manage to kill them.
>> >
>> >
>> >--- In Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>> >> Hi David--
>> >> Is there a chance you'll use the WL's just on a minidisc or other PIP
>> >> recorder? If so, the way I prefer to wire them is to cut off the four
>> >> pin connectors on the end the c-122 cables and solder both cables
>> >> into one stereo 3.5mm miniplug. Cuts down on bulk.chance of extra
>> >> interference and costs less. Here are the instructions for this:
>> >>
>> >>
>> ><
>> http://www.uwm.edu/~type/Mic%20Preamps/ShureWR-183WiringNoTA4M's.jpg
>> <http://www.uwm.edu/%7Etype/Mic%20Preamps/ShureWR-183WiringNoTA4M%27s.jpg>
>> >
>> >
>> >> Should work fine on your MZ N1 HiMD recorder. Let me know. Rob D.
> > >>
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