I suggest returning it and buying something better. Usually dynamic
mics use a 1/4" jack and condensors use an XLR.

No, usually ALL mics have XLR outs. You can use any mic cable you want
to with either mic.

You can easily convert
1/4" to XLR.

Yeah, just swap the radio shack mic cable with a professional one.

They both sound pretty much the same.

Why would the connector on the end of the cable change the sound of the
mic?

Why not spend a
little more and get a decent Behringer or Mackie mixer with built in
preamps?

Why not spend even more and buy an existing professional recording studio?

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 02:05:27 GMT, Truth wrote:

No, usually ALL mics have XLR outs. You can use any mic cable you want
to with either mic.

That's just as wrong :-) Probably the vast majority of mics in the
world have 3.5mm mini-jacks.

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That's just as wrong :-) Probably the vast majority of mics in the
world have 3.5mm mini-jacks.


Actually, the vast majority of mics in the world are hard wired into their
circuits with no provision for easy removal. The same goes for speakers. Just
look at your telephone.


Richard H. Kuschel
"I canna change the law of physics."-----Scotty

Doesn't take much to get you lot going.

This one is good - and spot on the money. I'm a home hacker for whom
the US 428 is a dream - mic, line, 2 x midi in out etc all in a cheap
box. I'll probably record 4 songs this year with my mate John just for
fun. No need for me to spend any more money than really necessasry.
Cheers all
Paul