Re: Going cheap: TASCAM DR-1

["Dan Dugan" dandugan_1999]

> I used a self-made adapter cable to connect the microphone to the
> recorder. The wiring is as follows:
>
> XLR pin 1 (ground) <---> 1/4" sleeve (ground)
> XLR pin 2 <---> 1/4" tip
> XLR pin 3 <---> 1/4" sleeve (ground)

Pin 3 is only ground when the mic is unbalanced. Balanced, pin 2 or
tip is "hot" and pin 3 or sleeve is "cold."

-Dan Dugan