« Reply #70 on: July 14, 2006, 08:29:08 PM »
got my design mostly figured out, but still need 1 more recomenddation
Looking for a mini toggle switch, threaded w/ nuts (5pc set), All the ones on Digikey are 4-7 dollars which seems high to me
Hey, why don't you build it without a switch. Ie., it is an open circuit until you plug the mics in. I would only use a switch if I wanted: 1) a lowcut/highpass filter, 2) to hardware with mics to avoid connectors.
Please post photos once you build it.
Richard
makes sense
So with the 3wire pdf posted earlier in the thread i see it is an open circuit, I won't have to worry about it being on till I plug in the mics. cool
That's right.
having the output hardwired won't "turn it on"?
Right. The *output* will not turn it on, it is the input (the mics).
I say "hardwired" meaning the mics are soldered instead of connecting with miniXLR or other. In this case you'll need a way to turn it *off* when not in use. You can do this with a switch, or my favourite, a sliding battery tray. Just slide in the battery to use the mics.
Richard
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