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

["Dan Dugan" dandugan_1999]

Danny Meltzer wrote:

>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.

Many, if not most, 48V phantom mics will work fine powered down to as
low as 20V. Some even on 12V. Try it and see. You must wire the phone
plug balanced (XLR pin 2 to tip, pin 3 to ring) for phantom power to
work.

XLR-TRS cables are available off-the-shelf.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BPBQXF5/

-Dan Dugan