Audio-Technica AT825 Mic - Mono?

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In article <41AF8F4D.1020608@nospam.com>, Dan <dan@nospam.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> How do record mono with my AT825 stereo XLR mic? Can I buy a XLRF 3-pin
> x 2 to XLRM 3-pin adapter cable or should I use a preamp/mixer like the
> MixPre? I will be recording to a Boss BR864.
>
> Thanks,
> Danno


Why don't you just use one side of the XLR cable?

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<dxyzc@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>I am pinking up some noise that I thought might be due to one XLRM not
>being terminated. Is this not an issue?

No, it's not an issue at all. What does the noise sound like? Hum, buzz,
hiss, or rumble?
--scott
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"Richard Crowley" <rcrowley7@xprt.net> wrote in message
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> <dxyzc@nospam.com> wrote ...
>> I am pinking up some noise that I thought might be due to one XLRM not
>> being terminated. Is this not an issue?
>
> Maybe. Wrap the unused connector in aluminum foil and see
> if there is any difference.

No, you're supposed to wrap your HEAD in aluminum foil & se if there's any
difference.

Niel Henderson