Question about Shure Beta 87A Professional Microphone

No sound I am tring to use this mic (along w/2 other Shure mic "SM58") with a powered amp. I do not get a sound when I plug-in and power up the amp. What can I do now? Can you help?

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I got the same problem too with my wired 87a hooked up to my mackie dfx-6 with phantom power. no sound coming out on my single srm450v2 speaker. i'm not a tech guy and knows a little with PA's. Appreciate if anybody could share their insight.
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On what unit are you connecting the mics. mixer or directly to amp or powered mixer?

Posted on Aug 08, 2007

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