> From: grantfinlay <> Subject: Re: UPGRADE OF ME 67
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> Just thought i'd point out that ONLY the early versions of the mkh816
> have a different connector, it's called a "tuchel" it's a sort of screw
> locking early xlr, has nothing to do with being "T" powered, but is
> just an old school connector.
> (you can get "T" powered 12 volt mics with either a 3 pin xlr or the
> tuchel connector, depends on the age)
> You can get ph48 to T power converters from any reputable location
> sound supplier, normally they are enclosed in a xlr barrel connector
> and are around $25usd. So don't be put off by a T powered mike, also
> the tuchel connectors can also be bought from most of the same
> retailers.
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> Would just like to clarify that "T power" is a different way of
> powering the mic, switching your mixer to 12v phantom will not work!
In the US tuchel connectors are not that common. They can be found, but
not everywhere. My MKH-110's use them. Luckily one came with each mic.
On ebay, T powered, tuchel equipped mkh816's are more likely to be
offered than phantom powered ones. The phantom powered ones will cost a
little more, but not enough difference to make up for needing that power
supply. Portable recorders and pre's don't have T power, but at least
some have phantom power. And, if the tuchel connector is not provided,
that's a extra cost, generally more than the xlr.
I've not seen any T power MKH-816's that were not also tuchel, or any
tuchel MKH-816's that were not T power. So, though it's two issues, they
seem to go together for this mic.
It's not that they don't work, it's that it's a convenience and cost
issue. A extra powering system to maintain, extra cable connectors.
Extra clutter in the field.
Walt
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