Hello guys, first of all, sorry my poor english, it is not my primary language.


Few days ago I bought a Behringer Xenyx 802 mixer. I followed the manual on how to use the device, plugged the cables etc, and almost everything is fine except I don't hear any sound from the mic of my headset.

I have 2 Microsoft Lifechat LX-2000 headsets, wich is P2 plugs, and P2-to-P10 adapters (I believe you guys call P10 plugs 1/4) like these:







Ok. So I plug the P2 Mic plug of my LX-2000 headset in that adapter and the adapter in the Line-in of the mixer. I can't hear anything, even turning the gain and volumes max. At first I tought it could be that the jack on the mixer is damaged, so I pluged other source on it to test and it worked (I pluged a RCA sound cable coming from a console gaming, just for test - oh and of course, I used a RCA-to-P10 (1/4) to do this).


So, I'm like, wtf?


I checked the mic alone in my PC and it's fine, also the headphones of it work on the mixer, it's just the mic that isn't working.


What am I doing wrong? Or this is really a case of a damaged mixer?


Thanks in advance guys.

The microphone needs 5V (I think it is) which comes from the red computer microphone input. Do you notice that the microphone jack is "stereo"? Your microphone is not stereo. That second ring connector is for this voltage.

The Behringer jack input does not supply 5V. I know of no mixer that does this. The microphone is designed for computer microphone inputs.

Damn, thanks for the heads up. So I'm pretty much screwed? Do you know any way to supply the 5V needed for mics? Does the XLR connections supply it? If it does, then I could get some P10-to-XLR adapters? 

Damn I'm really out of luck :/

Other than building a box to supply the 5V yourself, no.

The XLR provides 48V phantom power. Not only is it much higher than what capsules such as the one in your headphones can stand (which are generally rated at 10V max), but the way it works is also very different.

If you want to have a go at building your own power supply box, you can do so with a box, two mini stereo sockets and a 9V battery clip.

Thank you very much. I think I'll look into build a box like the one u mentioned. 

I'm a bit curious, how some P10 mics work? Do they have internal batteries? I'm talking about these:

Those are just not meant for using with audio gear. You will be better to go buy a proper Microphone. They are not that expensive. Try and get one with an XLR connection.

By P10. I assume you mean a 1/4" jack, as usually found on guitar cables?

The one you show looks like a typical dynamic, possibly a low-end Shure or knockoff.

They do come with 1/4" jacks, but only so you can plug them into guitar amps or very cheap general-purpose Public Address mixers.

Even the Behringer has an XLR input, so get a cable with XLR on both ends.

Thx both of u, I guess I'll have to buy proper microphones then :)

Yes agreed, those cheaper mikes with the 1/4" jacks are made for things like Karaoke Machines. They are unbalanced so pick up RF interference.  If the cable is attached and cannot be removed, junk. If the cable has a xlr at the mike end and a 1/4" at the plug end you can sometimes swap the cable for a xlr to xlr and it will be balanced. Look for Low Impedance. 

lookie here $10.00 bet it sounds like Million bucks too!  Love the name cool.. 

 http://www.musiciansfrien...ophone/277042000000000 

Hi Guys,
 
Hope you don't mind me coming in to the post.  I have recently bought the 802 and would like some help and advice if possible.
 
 can you help with the following 
 
1. correct placement of my mic which is a rode procaster xlr mic at both ends, the 802, my H1 zoom and my sony headphones.
2. how to correctly adjust the 802 for quality sound.
 
I;m really new to all this and would really appreciate anyones input and help. 
 
thanks,
 
dean