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How can I run mics with xlr into an old (ancient) mixer with 1/4 TS inputs?

If the 1/4" TS inputs are microphone and not line inputs, it's likely they are designed for unbalanced Hi-Z mics (especially on older gear), in which case you will need a step up transformer to bring the …
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Low/distorted signals from headworn microphone

Your signal chain should be okay if used properly: 1) Microphone- the Shure SM35 requires 5V phantom power. … your preamp level is too low, everything before it could be fine and you just aren't sending enough of that signal thru the audio interface into your DAW. 4) Interface- make sure you are plugged into a microphone
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Recording a headphone output using USB sound card microphone input

You don't want to plug a headphone amp into a microphone input on a sound card like that. They are not designed for each other. … The sound card is providing DC phantom power for a microphone which you probably don't want to connect to your source. …
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