Topic: AKG C1000 Mics with MDRecorder

[blue2mule]

I just set up a pair of AKG C1000 Mics with a Sony MZ-N510 MD Recorder.  I'm not getting much boost from the mics into the MD Player ever when I mannually adjust the input levels. I'd appreciate any help.

[dgodwin]

I ran c1000s with a D7 straight into the line imput.  Between the mics and the recorder you need to add line tranformers that boost the signal.  Hosa makes a couple:
MIT-176  Mic Transformer, XLR Female LO-Z to 1/4" Male HI-Z,  "Pigtail"
MIT-435  Mic Transformer, XLR Female LO-Z to 1/4" Male HI-Z

I used some audio technicas Cp8201  Same basic thing though.  You'll need a 1/4" female x2  -> Stereo 1/8" cable which isn't the easiest to find, but easy to make.  Hope this helps

[TaperBryan]

You'll need a 1/4" female x2  -> Stereo 1/8" cable

....if you need help w/ this, i think i have one of these stashed away somewhere w/ a 1/4" (f) -> 1/8" (m) adapter i could send your way. 

lmk...