Yelmarb Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'd like to connect an MKE2-5 mic (with pigtails) to an XLR connector. There's a red, blue and shield within the MKE2-5 cable but I can't find any definitive wiring diagram to connect an XLR connector to it. Any help would be hugely appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Red goes to pin 2, Blue to pin 3 and shield to pin 1. You can't power a lav with 48vp if that's what you're trying to do by using an XLR connector. Lavs normally run on 3-5 volts supplied by a wireless transmitter. 48v phantom will damage the MKE2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Yes, direct Phantom Power would surely fry the mic. Solder on a plug for your current (or anticipated) wireless transmitter (normally a TA5 for Lectros or a locking 3.5mm TRS for the budget 100 series Sennheisers and purchase the appropriate XLR Phantom Pwr adapter/power supply from Eric at PSS or another usual suspect sound shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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