Michael,

It sounds like he has the hot side of the mic element tied to the shell of 
the mic which should be ground.

The mic shouldn't be junk because it would probably work fine if it was 
wired correctly.

Perhaps you could sell it to a ham buddy who could fix it for use.

Howard #3

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:10 PM
Subject: Apex Electronics 850 evaluation


> Hi all:
> Well I've been away for a few days and never gotta chance to post about my
> new
> mic.
> What ever my friend did, if you touch the mic base where the XLR cable
> connects,
> you get a humm from it.
> You can only place it in a clip and leave it but if you touch it, more
> humm. The
> switch when off, again humm so the switch has to stay on.
> The Guy said that both the mic pins and cable had to be rewired. I'm not
> sure
> how it sounds over the air but its fine in my headphones.
> Due to its major tampering though, its probably going in the junk box and
> perhaps a new Shure will be bought and the Heil CC-1 for Xmas.
>
> 73:
> Mike DE VO1AX 


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