rebel wrote:
Just to clear the air, can you confirm that the 2k mic was an electret and not a
dynamic? From my experience (commercial communications, not studio) the results
you are getting would be explained by the 2k being a dynamic and the electret
NOT being powered. BTW, I haven't seen a PC sound card that does power a mic.

Most PC sound cards mic jack are stereo type and provice supply
through the center tap.