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Mike Rivers
 
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Default Connecting the AKG 8000S to the PC


Richard Crowley wrote:

they typically isolate
the bias voltage on the "ring" so if you use a conventional
"mono" (sleeve & tip) plug, you bypass the bias voltage
(except during the instant when you plug it in).


I've seen mics are powered via the tip. While I don't think you'll
start any fires with 5V through 2K ohms, plugging a TS plug into a TRS
jack with the powering voltage on the ring will short the power
terminal to ground to the tune of about 2.5 mA.

Best to find out what the input configuration really is.