On 6/5/2016 12:30 PM, David Ahrendts wrote: > Am I correct here:
The correct connections for an XLR (balanced) connection on a dynamic mic to the Elecraft/Kenwood 8 pin Foster plug are: Mic Foster 1 SHELL Shield (Ground) 2 1 Mic Hot 3 7 Mic Return The correct connections for an XLR (balanced) connection on a dynamic mic to the Elecraft 3.5 mm (rear mic) jack are: Mic 3.5 mm 1 N/C Shield (Ground) 2 Tip Mic Hot 3 Sleeve Mic Return One should use *twisted pair* wiring for audio - particularly in conjunction with the rear mic jack since there is no opportunity for a grounded shield. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/5/2016 12:30 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
Am I correct here: I’m building an audio cable for the K3S — 3-pin XLR from the mich to the 8-pin K3S input (pin diagram on page 13 of the Owner’s manual). And here’s a Wiki on the XLR pins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector XLR pin #1 (ground) to K3S 8-pin #7 and #8, both ground. The connector shell should be grounded also for best RF protection, yes? XLR pin #2 to K3S 8-pin #1, mich audio David A., KK6DA, Los Angeles David Ahrendts [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
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