I read recently that only _some_ ribbon mics are damaged by phantom
power. It has something to do with how the transformer within the mic
is tapped. Since I don't own any ribbons the details are fuzzy in my
mind. I think I read this on the micbuilders list.
The point is only that you may not need to worry about the recorder
passing phantom power depending on which ribbon mic you own. But I'd
check with the manufacturer just to be sure.
-Richard
--- In Lou Judson <> wrote:
>
> Followup - the web page says the Fel does pass phantom to the mic,
> but an inquiry to Rode - answered so quickly! - says the Dpowerplug
> blocks the phantom. Thus the Rode is the only one suitable for ribbon
> mics. Now on my list for future purchase.
>
> Lou
> Lou Judson
> 415-883-2689
>
> Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that
> it has to be us.
> Jerry Garcia
>
>
> On Nov 15, 2007, at 9:49 AM, Lou Judson wrote:
>
> Regarding both of these units, I would like to know if either of them
> pass the phantom on to the mic - to use with ribbons it would be
> important to have them block the phantom... I would research it when
> the time comes, as I'd love to be able to use my one pair of ribbons
> in a number os situations where I wouldn't now. (but not for outdoor
> use in any event!). Not my top priority either, but they would be
> useful tools to have!
>
> <L>
> On Nov 7, 2007, at 8:36 AM, John Hartog wrote:
> Thanks for the helpful comments on this topic.
>
> I notice Rode makes an inline preamp the D-PowerPlug that gives a 20db
> boost. The noise specs could be better, but not too bad at "-116 dB
> A-Wt RTI."
>
> http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Products&product=D-PowerPlug
>
> It would be fun to experiment with nature recording using ribbon mics,
> but for now that is at the bottom of my list.
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2007, at 10:25 AM, Philip Tyler wrote:
>
> Hi John
>
> There is this as well:
>
> http://www.felmicamps.co.uk/products/felminimicboostb.html
>
> Seems to have a good spec.
>
> Phil
>
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