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BOYA Mic Modification ?

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(@andy-nash)
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I just bought a BOYA BY-M1 microphone to plug into my Drift Ghost X action camera.

Only complain I have so far is it comes with about 3.5 meters more cable then I need. Can anyone tell me if it would be safe to just cut and splice the wire ? I mean, is it a single conductor (if anyone knows) or is it somekind of shielded or coax conductor ?

I'm a beginner so I have to ask.

Thanks all !

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Robo Pi
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Posted by: @andy-nash

I mean, is it a single conductor (if anyone knows) or is it somekind of shielded or coax conductor ?

I would imagine that it's multiple wires that are also shielded.     It could be very delicate and difficult to work with.  I have a lot of experience with audio capables, and even I don't like to have to cut and splice them.  Although I do it on occasions and usually succeed, but sometimes not.   In those latter cases I find myself having to go to confession for all the terrible things I said about the people who  manufactured the cable. ?  And I'm not even Catholic.

In any case, should you decide to get brave and cut the cable I would suggest buying a new plug for the end of it, and instead of trying to splice the cable back together just put a new jack on the end of it.  That would make for a far neater modification.

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