Why the hell are You outputting sound from the DSS to the Mixamp? This configuration offers no advantage over using just one of these devices at the time
As for the noise, better quality cable would not help as the noise is generated by the mixamp itself
As for the AKG adapter there is a guy on Head-Fi that used to make them custom You could try emailing him
http://www.head-fi.org/t/717192/custom-akg-v-moda-boom-pro-adapter-testers-wanted
Hi Yethal
Thanks for the reply.
I agree. The Mixamp has a busted Toslink port, so I find it really hard to shoot whilst simultaneously holding the optical cable in place.
The only advantage I can think of is a higher K/D Ratio...
Seriously though, I prefer the sound of the DSS over the Mixamp. But then there's no easy way to have chat capability with the DSS on its own.
I experimented with various setups that weren't satisfactory involving the DSS + DSS2, that awful Speedlink adapter & a Belkin Rockstar.
The results weren't great & I prefer to have less cables than Abbey Road if I can help it. Total trial & error stuff/curiosity.
For all it's faults, the Mixamp keeps things relatively simple. It's just a pure passthrough to facilitate chat. Dolby Headphone is off.
I also got it really cheap for exactly this purpose after holding off the inevitable.
Prior to putting the E12A in there, the massive knob on the Mixamp was also an advantage to the way I have my setup.
Since getting a dedicated headphone amp, I tend to leave my knob alone.
But it works for me & it sounds great except for the aforementioned chat noise. I appreciate your input on that matter.
As far as your link to the AKG adapter, again, Thanks.
I've searched high & low on that subject. I came across that thread some time ago & to be honest I didn't really want to bug the guy as things didn't seem to work out well.
As far as I could make out, he got treated fairly badly whilst trying to do something positive & I decided I didn't want to be one more annoyance to him.
As it stands, if anyone (preferably UK based, but not necessarily) can build or source one of those adapters, feel free to get in touch.
I've had one offer to have a custom built fly lead for that purpose, but that's not really ideal for pairing with the BoomPro.
Just to clear a few things up that people will probably mention.
I could do without the hassle of ordering from the States in case there's a problem, but I'm still open to that.
I realise a Modmic = the cost of the Boompro + the adapter.
Again, Abbey Road... I could do without the cables.
I have a DX clip-on on the way.
I also have kids.
If the DX mic works out & the BoomPro doesn't, I'll be happy with that, even with the additional cable clutter.
I'll also sleep easier knowing they might put £1.65 worth of microphone down the toilet as opposed to £40.