Is there any way to convert the two pronged XL-1 microphone plug to fit into the one plug HV-20?

John McCoy

Yes there is, but it's not as easy as you'd think. The larger stereo "prong" on the double plug is Ground, Left and Right audio. The smaller mono plug is +5 volts (the tip is, anyway).

Therein lies the problem. There is no ready source of +5 volts on the HV20.

I built a teensy weensy plastic box with a 9 volt battery, 5 volt regulator and appropriate double socket to accept the mic plug with "flying leads" for the subsequent Ground, Left, Right O/P only, to use the mic on the end of a boom. Worked a treat (still works a treat).

If you're a bit handy it's do - able, but real estate on the HV20 is at a bit of a premium so don't know where you'd park the box.

If you'd like more details I'd be happy to oblige.


CS