Hi Patrick, sorry for not replying sooner. The extension cable that gave the best results was in fact a no name non-branded cable. The one that I had problems with was a Belkin. However, I suspect that I just had a faulty cable and that other Belkin cables would probably be okay.
Hi, both the 'faulty' and the working cables were about 3 m in length, so length wasn't the issue in this case. I'm not entirely sure why some microphones need a battery. It could be to do with the type of microphone and whether it can draw enough power from the cable to work. No idea really.
Thank you, How long was your extension cable? Why do other wired lapel mics need a button cell battery (Audio Technica and Radio Shack)..possibly to enhance sound volume or quality?
Hi Patrick, glad they've been of use! Only posted them to YouTube to test out sharing in Adobe Premiere Elements. Wasn't really expecting anyone to watch them :-) The extension cable that gave the best results was an unbranded 3.5 mm male stereo jack to 3.5 mm male stereo jack like this - but not necessarily this brand or from this source: bit DOT ly SLASH fNq4Tt
with one of these bit DOT ly SLASH eR5F2y I think I was just unlucky with that Belkin cable. Youtube a pain, no links allowed.
Hi there, I'm not sure what your reasoning for making these tests was, but they have been very useful for me, so thank you. I am hoping to use the same Sony mic for an interview, and now thank's to you I know I'll need an extension cable. Can I ask what model extension cable you used in this video?
Hi Patrick, sorry for not replying sooner. The extension cable that gave the best results was in fact a no name non-branded cable. The one that I had problems with was a Belkin. However, I suspect that I just had a faulty cable and that other Belkin cables would probably be okay.
krisr999 9 months ago
Hi, both the 'faulty' and the working cables were about 3 m in length, so length wasn't the issue in this case. I'm not entirely sure why some microphones need a battery. It could be to do with the type of microphone and whether it can draw enough power from the cable to work. No idea really.
krisr999 10 months ago
Thank you, How long was your extension cable? Why do other wired lapel mics need a button cell battery (Audio Technica and Radio Shack)..possibly to enhance sound volume or quality?
phills234 10 months ago
Hi Patrick, glad they've been of use! Only posted them to YouTube to test out sharing in Adobe Premiere Elements. Wasn't really expecting anyone to watch them :-) The extension cable that gave the best results was an unbranded 3.5 mm male stereo jack to 3.5 mm male stereo jack like this - but not necessarily this brand or from this source: bit DOT ly SLASH fNq4Tt
with one of these bit DOT ly SLASH eR5F2y I think I was just unlucky with that Belkin cable. Youtube a pain, no links allowed.
Kris.
krisr999 11 months ago
Hi there, I'm not sure what your reasoning for making these tests was, but they have been very useful for me, so thank you. I am hoping to use the same Sony mic for an interview, and now thank's to you I know I'll need an extension cable. Can I ask what model extension cable you used in this video?
Thank you,
Patrick
patrickstardust 11 months ago