h4n phantom power problem with condenser mic

[gtxrla]

I recently bought a used Zoom h4n and a new Shure sm93 condenser microphone (it came without a box though, so it could have been used or the seller was trying to save shipping costs).

The sm93 has a preamp and takes 11-53v of phantom power, the h4n provides 24 or 48v.


The h4n's internal mic and ext. mic input work good (I tried a cheap audio technica dynamic lav mic), but when I plugged in the shure sm93, there was no sound recording. I looked at both manuals and did everything exactly like it said, with both 24 and 48v, but still no sound.

When I blew into the lav mic, it registered a little on the h4n, no sound it just showed the bar moving a little on one side, but on playback there was no sound. I have the recording level set to 75.

I know these 2 work together: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-1242588.html

I tested the xlr cable with a multimeter, and according to that it showed it was good. I will go to Best Buy to try out different cables and microphones to make sure, if they have them. I don't want to just make a claim/send back to the ebay seller if it is just a small think I am doing wrong, and waste their time and money.

Thanks

 

[Jema]

Try testing another phantom powered mic in the DR40. If that doesn't work, then it might be faulty. If it works, then it's your mic.

 

[OzGizmo]

As you do have a multimeter, check the volts at the end of the cable with it plugged in to the H4n......
Measure the DC Volts between pin 1 & 2 =? and pin 1 & 3 = ?.

? should be the same (or very close) on both measurements...

 

[Rick R]

Does the mic have a Phantom Power adapter like this?