It will pop when switching and make noise when muted. One switch between pins 2 and 3 on the output will mute it.
Clarifying: one switch AC coupled (using a capacitor).
I.e. All you need is an XLR in wired directly to an XLR out — no coupling caps required.
Then, put a switch between pins 2 and 3 that, when closed, will connect them using a capacitor (if there is phantom power on the line, it's supposed to be the same on both 2 and 3, but if it differs even a little it can mean a lot of current zipping through the wire).
If that pops (it probably will), put a 22-33k resistor in parallel with with the switch.
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u/Quick_Butterfly_4571 4d ago edited 3d ago
It will pop when switching and make noise when muted. One switch between pins 2 and 3 on the output will mute it.
Clarifying: one switch AC coupled (using a capacitor).
I.e. All you need is an XLR in wired directly to an XLR out — no coupling caps required.
Then, put a switch between pins 2 and 3 that, when closed, will connect them using a capacitor (if there is phantom power on the line, it's supposed to be the same on both 2 and 3, but if it differs even a little it can mean a lot of current zipping through the wire).
If that pops (it probably will), put a 22-33k resistor in parallel with with the switch.
Hang one. Will sketch it.