In relation to this, does anyone on the group have experience
of/knowledge of S-phantom power supplies as per this link please?
http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=3D1747
Max
--- In Rob Danielson <>
wrote:
>
> At 4:49 PM -0700 5/28/08, peter rhalter wrote:
> >The Denecke PS-2 - Portable Dual 48V Phantom Power Supply is
another
> >option. You will also need a double XLR to 3.5mm cable. If the LS-
10
> >provides plug-in power, you may need to either turn it off or
block
> >it to avoid added hum.
> >Peter
> >
> Hi Peter--
> Yes, I can confirm there is a possibility of hum. I found that the
> Denecke PS-2 unit can generate a hum when used with some recorders
> that have Power in Plug (PIP) mic inputs. I got a loud hum with all
> of the Sony and Sharp consumer products I tested and the capacitors
> needed to eliminate it (block the DC) affected LF response more
that
> I would have wanted. The PS-2 may work with the LS-10, but it
might
> be wise to make sure that you can return the unit in case it
doesn't.
>
> I know it seems like using a $40-70 device between expensive mics
and
> a recorder doesn't make sense monetarily, but Eric Benjamin bench
> tested the Rolls unit and found that it will not introduce noise
even
> when used with the the lowest noise, low impedance mics and lowest
> noise recorders. I A/B'd the Rolls and Art and found there is no
> audible difference in the noise performance between the two. Both
> units produce 48 volts.
>
> Curt Olson reported that he removed the Art Phantom II's printed
> circuit board from the metal case (and also left behind the two XLR
> outputs) with no ill effects to make it a much smaller unit.
>
> The phantom supplies do require considerable power so you might
want
> to consider making a 10 X AA cell (NiMH rechargeable?) sled if you
> want to record or monitor for long periods of time. Rob D.
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