RadioBanter - View Single Post - recording using a Astatic D-104 mic

May 1st 06, 03:16 AM posted to rec.audio.pro,rec.radio.cb

wrote:
Want to use an Astatic Sliver Eagle for recording. This mic has a 4
pin connector. In order to use it for recording I need to get it to
an XLR or 1/4 inch connector. Is there an adaptor? Will I need to
wire a different connector on it? If so, can someone tell me what
wires should go to where on the new plug. Thanks.

why would you want to do that?

if i remember, the D104 is a crystal mic which is Hi .Z

XLR inputs are low Z so I think you need more than just adpaters, but
it depends what you are trying to do,,,the way you load the mic will
drastically change the way it sounds..

If you want a "communications" kind of sound.. why not use a standard
recording mic that works with a low Z XLR input and EQ it to taste..

Mark