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Re: Can I take a "Big Microphone" field recording with an M-Audio Mi

Subject: Re: Can I take a "Big Microphone" field recording with an M-Audio Mi
From: "Danny Meltzer" dannymeltzer
Date: Fri Nov 2, 2007 2:24 pm ((PDT))
I believe the Microtrack does provide some phantom power but not the
full 48v.  I think it only provides like 32v.  In effect this would be
less than desirable as you will not get the full functionality of the
microphone.  Still, I suppose it works.  There are 2 1/4" jacks on the
Microtrack right?  So if you get the right cable then it will work
presumably.

Another option is to get mics that are self-powered.  You could get
some Sennhesier ME series mics that have onboard batteries.  Then if
you have the right cable, XLR to 1/4", it will work.

I can't vouch for the preamp, etc.  I've never used a Microtrack.

Danny

--- In  "ritualdik" <>
wrote:
>
> I've got a Microtrack that I love taking on outings to record ambient
> nature sounds, etc., and I've been wanting to try using a more
> sensitive/better mic than the Electret and Earbud ones I've got, which
> are both 1/8" jacks.
>
> Being completely new and naive to microphones and recording, I don't
> know whether they make mic's that will plug into the 1/4" Microtrack
> jack and be self-powered.
>
> Do such things exist?
>
> Thanks,
> RD
>






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