Mic not sending signal on mixer?

[iceyflame]

Hey, i have this pc mic that's connected to these headphones that's used for the computer...

I thought it would be a cool idea to use this mic during band practise whilst playing drums as i do back-up vocals and i thought i'd give it a try for fun (not intending to record with the mic, or use it in live shows), but for some reason the mic doesn't send any signal to the mixer?

I tried to see if it was the 1/8" to 1/4" adapter that was the problem. nope.

I tried to see if it was the input on the mixer. nope.

I tried to see if it was the mic, it works on the pc when plugged into the 'mic' input, so i thought it might have something to do with the preamp, but the preamps on the mixer are definitly better than the pc soundcard so i dont know what to do!

I even tried turning phantom power on for a second just to see (even though i knew the mic wasnt a condensor)

Any help??

 

[Farview]

You need to find out how the mic is wired to the connector. Then you will, most likely, have to make your own adapter. If the plug is a TRS 1/8, my guess is that the sleeve is ground, the ring is the mic, and the tip is the ear piece.

 

[crazydoc]

I could be wrong, but I believe those mics (pc mics) need 1.5V power supplied by the soundcard in your computer. There's probably a way to wire a battery into the circuit of the mic so you can use an external preamp, but generally those mics are soooo crappy that it wouldn't be worth it.

 

[iceyflame]

I could be wrong, but I believe those mics (pc mics) need 1.5V power supplied by the soundcard in your computer. There's probably a way to wire a battery into the circuit of the mic so you can use an external preamp, but generally those mics are soooo crappy that it wouldn't be worth it.

your probably right, its ok i wont be using for anything other than band practise with my band members,

how would you add a battery to the circuit?