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Topic: condenser mics |
Joe Delaronde
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Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 6 Jun 2006 10:41 am |
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Got a MXLV63M condenser mic. It requires 48-volt phantom power.
Question:
Will my Creative Live sound card produce the required power to operate this mic at maximum efficiency? It uses the plug-in unit located on the front of the computer. Can't find anything in the specs.
Or will I require a standalone microphone preamplifier?
Using XP, lots of ram, etc.
Thanks
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 6 Jun 2006 11:04 am
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PC sound cards only supply 5 VDC and also require a higher level than that mike can provide.
Get a mic preamp that also has phantom power in it. |
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Joe Delaronde
From:
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 6 Jun 2006 1:30 pm
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| Thanks Jack |
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Gary Shepherd
From:
Fox, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2006 7:13 pm
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Or (maybe) even better, a small mixer with phantom power. Behringer makes some nice ones for around $100 to $250 that would work well.
Mackie comes to mind next but the price will be slightly higher for the exact same features and specs.
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Gary Shepherd
Carter D-10
www.16tracks.com
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Joe Delaronde
From:
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 7 Jun 2006 4:17 pm
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Picked up a dual 48-volt phantom power unit this afternoon. Cost me $55 and works great.
Thanks for your replies.
Joe |
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