you are correct, the last section is for power for an amplifier in the microphone. if you use a mini stereo to rca plug cable with it you can send it normal "line" level audio signals, from any tape out on an amplifier or other source (0.7V peak, nominally, for best results from a headphone jack you need 150 ohm loading/matching resistors with most units, but not with a "line" or "tape" out signal). used this way with any of the macs that use the mics with the extra long plug you can record stereo sound, or mono of course. if necessary in your setup, you can use a "Y" cable on the tape out signals on the amp (i.e. if they are already in use) and there shouldn't be any problem.
if you have problems with "hum", make sure the amplifier is grounded (and any turntable etc. you are using). i'm disappointed most stereo gear still doesn't have a 3 prong grounded cord (not even high end gear). also, if the stereo/turntable/etc. cord isn't polarized (polarized plugs only plug in one way, and are somewhat safer, unpolarized plugs will only be found on older equipment), plugging it in the other way can make a large difference. joel wheeler wrote: > > Doug, > > On your whisper card that is in the G3 now....the > microphone that is used with it is an Apple > "PlainTalk" > microphone. See this link: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2788423035&category=4601 > > Remember the length of the pin which plugs into the > "whisper" sound input card is a little longer. It has > been mentioned that the last click position as you > push the mic into the card is for amplification of the > mic. I understand that this mic records stero sound. -------- -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
