[Harp-L] Re: Bullet mike static/disconnection

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 10/2/2010 12:17:49 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
 
Bullet mike static/disconnection
 
Dennis, you should be able to retract the outer ring on the adaptor  by 
pressing it toward the cable end and turning in the reverse direction,  this 
will let you actually see if there is a connection when  you press the adapter 
up to the mic and look in from the side. 
 
Another easy way to determine if the contacts between the mic &  cable are 
the problem is to use a small amount of tinfoil.  Just fold or  ball some up 
so it will obviously create a contact when you mate the cable to  the mic, 
don't screw it down too tight with the extra stuff in there.  If  the mic 
cuts out completely when you do this then the foil is also  touching the 
outside/ground part of the connector (won't hurt the mic or  amp) & you'll need 
to reposition it.  If it works ok with the  foil in place then you've 
probably found the source of the  problem.  Don't use this a solution when playing, 
it's just a diagnostic  tool.  The extra stuff between the contacts can 
overstress the fibre  retaining plates, they can bow or crack which will only 
compound the  issue.
 
If the problem remains with the foil in place then the issue is  elsewhere, 
as you said you've used 2 different adapters the issue is most  likely 
inside of the mic itself.
 
Christopher Richards
Twin Tone Harmonica Microphones
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