On Feb 12, 6:35 pm, "Phil Allison" wrote:
"Sjouke Burry"



Most of them consist of a FET transistor with the base floating, and
picking up signal capacitively. So any static spark can easely destroy
them, when you touch the connector.

** Hog wash.

Electret mics are not subject to any such failure mode.

In any case, the OP's mic is probably dynamic.

http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/u...ctManuals/3300...

.... Phil

Yep, that's the one. Funny how quickly they self-destruct. Almost
makes ya want to pay that extra five bucks for the extended
warranty....

Ron


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