On Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:47:58 -0700 (PDT), bigrocketman3@webtv.net (Steve McDonald) wrote:

> Yes, just one Radio Shack mono to stereo mini-plug adapter will
>work best to put the mono mike's signal onto both stereo recording
>channels. However, make sure you get the shielded type, to avoid
>outside interference.

I had forgotten about this - but for good reason: I have a
couple of them, and the RS version does not fit the plugs
reliably, giving me intermittant connections. While
seemingly awkward, the mini-"Y" + dual-mono-to-stereo
combination is manageable and has proven reliable...

>There is also an adapter with dual mono inputs to
>a single stereo plug, for using two mono mikes for stereo recording.

Yes, mentioned in my post above... It is quite useful
when mono mic sensitivities are similar.

> It may be necessary to go to an industrial electronics parts store
>to find shielded versions of either or both of these adapters. I
>haven't always been able to find them at some RS stores that seem to
>have a streamlined selection of stock in recent years.

The RS version has a metal exterior, serving as a sheild.
Adding spacers on the plug-in end did not get me a reliable
connection, though...