I can't compare it with the Rolls PB224, but I've been very happy with
the ART Phantom II I picked up last year. I recently ditched the unit's
metal case and XLR connectors, bringing its weight down from 20 ounces
to less than 6, including two 9-volt batteries. It still performs just
fine, only now it can easily slip into a shirt pocket. (Obviously, I've
given up whatever RF shielding and physical protection the case
provides.)
Rob and others have rigged up 12-volt battery sleds for the ART's DC
input. I haven't gone that route yet. If you choose to run it off
9-volt batteries, it would be a good idea to replace the flimsy stock
battery connectors with something more substantial.
Curt Olson
Max wrote:
> I want to buy a battery 48V Phantom Power supply like the ART phantom
> II or Rolls PB224. Rob Danielson often uses the Rolls in his tests,
> but the ART is also metioned. I browsed the posts on those but
> couldn't find any direct comparison. So my question would be:
>
> Does anyone know of advantages of the ART over the Rolls or vice
> versa? I'm thinking of weight, stability of power supply, current
> drain, quality of construction, ease of use, noise level and so on.
> The price is less important to me since they are both relatively
> low-cost (so if there's any device three times the money but more
> reliable in some way that'd be interesting too..)
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