Re: [Harp-L] impedance

[Bob Cohen <bcohen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 10, 2006, at 9:28 PM, michael hines wrote:

> There was a thread a while back concerning impedance.I have no  
> earthly clue what it is. Both my mics have cables with a quarter  
> inch jack on the end . One mic has a 4 pin connector at the mic and  
> the other has a screw-on fitting with a dab of solder on it.
>   What do i need to know about this?

Some mics work with PAs and others with devices like amplifiers.   
Here's all you need to know about impedance unless you plan to become  
a mic tech or engineer:

http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/microphones/impedance.html

Bob Cohen