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Hi, sorry i know this must be a nooby question but i dont understand, so ill just ask directly. I bought a microphone, a Superlux S241, to record to my MZ NH900 minidisc. I bought an appropriate cable to be able to connect the two (to connect the mic to a 1/8" jack). But it wont record, there doesnt seem to be any sound going into the mic. the bars on the MD display show nothing. I thought my MD would have plug in power. So whats going on. What do i need to get recording? Thanks