Ok..the problem is not completely fixed. on the DMIC-20 input i figured i would spread the 2 prongs inside the unit..this tightened the connection so perhaps the cable was the right size but the post in the middle had to be spread out a little. Here's the problem..I can't plug the plug in first, then turn the phantom power on. The connection wont work. I have to turn the phantom power on ahead of time, power up the power cable, and slowly slide it into the DMIC-20 until i see the 2 bottom level lights lit. Then I need to slowly continue to push the plug in and finally tighten it. If i push it in too fast..thats it..start over. Now, if i touch the power cable end in the DMIC-20 unit slightly, it will f-up. Do I have a bad DMIC-20 cable or a bad input on the DMIC unit? I can't see why I cant just plug the power cable in, leave the phantom power off, power up the unit, and flip the switch to get the mics powered up.