On Fri, 2003-06-20 at 09:27, DTP etc! wrote: > I would like to use my 3400c to capture some live audio but would like to use my > wireless microphone instead of the one provided by Apple. > > (My apologies to all you ASCII artists) > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Standard 1/8" mini stereo plug > > XXXX|====I==Io > grip gnd L2 L1
> > Apple's "Elongated-Microphone plug" > > XXXX|=====I=====I=o > grip gnd L2 L1 > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > At first, I thought the 3400 input could use both the elongated Apple version and > the standard "mini" plug, but have only had success receiving a signal when using > Apple's goofy plug. What is the trick to inputting line audio? Do I need to find the > stretch plugs and make my own (female regular mini) to (male elongated) pigtail? And > if so, where are these plugs? My RadioShack guy shrugged his shoulders. Apple's mic is referred to as a PlainTalk microphone. The microphone itself includes a standard microphone element and a small amplifier to boost the mic signal to line level. Power for the amp is supplied on the additional section of the plug. A while back there was a lot of interest in building an adapter for a regular mic by taking a PlainTalk mic and replacing the microphone element with an appropriate jack (definately available at Radio Shack). Try here: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/audio/plaintalk_mic_conversion/plaintalk_mic_conversion.html -- John Ruschmeyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] "One World, One Web, One Program" - Microsoft Promotional Ad for IE "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer" - Adolf Hitler -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
