Stereo 5-pin mic to XLR?

[JackScrew]

I recently got an old Philips Stereo Mic (EL 3757/00) and it has the old Euro 5-pin connector. I don't have any docs for the mic and couldn't find them anywhere on the web.

My first question is how do I know if the mic needs phantom power or not? I'm assuming it doesn't, but how do I know?

Second question:
I don't know anything about electronics but am trying to learn as I go. So on my 5-pin mic, the pins from left to right are 3,5,2,4,1. 3 and 5 aren't used. Pin 2 has a wire that connects to both left and right mic elements. Pin 4 goes to the right mic and Pin 1 goes to the left mic.

If on an XLR jack the pins from left to right are 2 positive,3 negative,1 ground. How do I wire up two XLR jacks to the 5 pin jack? Fill in the blanks and I'll be eternally grateful!

Left XLR Pins
2 connects to 5 pin number -
3 connects to 5 pin number -
1 connects to 5 pin number -

Right XLR Pins
2 connects to 5 pin number -
3 connects to 5 pin number -
1 connects to 5 pin number -

I know this seems ridiculously simple to you if you know the answer, but like I said, I'm trying to teach myself. Thanks in advance!

[RodC]

Sounds like it may be a high impedance mic. Is there any indication of the impedance? It also sounds like the connection may be unbalanced. Here is a good source of wiring for mics and audio stuff:

http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring.htm

Check out:
http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring17.htm

Pretend the 1/4" jack is your mic.

XLR connections-
3= neg signal
2= Pos signal
1= Ground/shield


Try this:
Left XLR Pins
2 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 1
3 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 2
1 connects to 5 pin number - Shield or case of mic (Or only connect on xlr end)

Right XLR Pins
2 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 4
3 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 2
1 connects to 5 pin number - Shield or case of mic (Or only connect on xlr end)

[inflatable]

My first question is how do I know if the mic needs phantom power or not? I'm assuming it doesn't, but how do I know?

Plug it in. Does it make sound? No? Engage phantom power? Does it work now?

[RodC]

I forgot to mention, if you have it open and there is only wires trannys and elements, no transitors/FETs you wont need Phantom power.

[JackScrew]

RodC,

Thanks, I got the mic wired up using your advice!

Sounds like it may be a high impedance mic. Is there any indication of the impedance? It also sounds like the connection may be unbalanced. Here is a good source of wiring for mics and audio stuff:

http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring.htm

Check out:
http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring17.htm

Pretend the 1/4" jack is your mic.

XLR connections-
3= neg signal
2= Pos signal
1= Ground/shield


Try this:
Left XLR Pins
2 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 1
3 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 2
1 connects to 5 pin number - Shield or case of mic (Or only connect on xlr end)

Right XLR Pins
2 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 4
3 connects to 5 pin number - Pin 2
1 connects to 5 pin number - Shield or case of mic (Or only connect on xlr end)

[RodC]

Great, let us know how it sounds. I have been thinking about a stereo mic.

[clean_and_humble]

Did you end up recording with this mic? How does it sound? I am thinking of getting one