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[Debbie Dunkley]

One thing I'd add to all the other good things posted.  Get a rat sniffer/sender.  The sniffer can be used on any line that has phantom on it.  It's a great help when in battle mode and troubleshooting.  Just turn phantom on (if it isn't already) on the trouble channel then start at the mic and work back. 

If the line to the mic tests good then change out the mic with a known good one.  If it still doesn't work then it's either the console & after or the operator.  If it tests bad then you just work your way back to where it tests good and replace as needed.  Mark the questionable stuff and sort it out in the shop later.  Lots less guessing, less likely to pull out your hair during the gig too.

Ooooh…more toys ….

[Debbie Dunkley]

Good advice.  Or if you want to make your own, send me a message and I will send the circuit diagrams for my simple single LED tester or my version of the SoundTools sniffer, both of which will show up any failure mode of a 3 way XLR cable.


Steve.

Thanks Steve..

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