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Tuesday, 26 August 2003
Slippery Slope

I'd love to add a couple more condenser mics to my arsenal, especially after "Yet Another Sarah" mentioned that it's possible to build them.

Ah, but! Since condenser mics require power — unlike the dynamic microphones I've been collecting and using up 'til now — I'd either have to buy a preamp for each of them, or buy a new mixing console with phantom power built in.

The first option would save money if I only bought one more condenser mic. If I bought two or more, though, it would be cheaper to buy an inexpensive six- or eight-channel powered board that could be used with all of my microphones (since all the dynamic mics I have in my personal collection, as well as the Consort's, are balanced and wouldn't be harmed by the phantom power signal).

Perhaps Karen's eBay powers would help me; although I'd be a bit cautious of buying used equipment without being able to see the shape it's in, I could certainly sell off a few of my dynamic mics to help offset the cost of a new mixer.

Damn my impulsive purchase, for starting me down this road! (Note to Karen: Yes, yes, I know. Get my crown replaced first. [Note to SCA readers: No, not that kind of crown. The crown on my rear molar.])

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Insert Marge Simpson's noise of displeasure here!
Posted by Ginevra on 26 Aug 2003 12:31
What? Would you rather I not get the crown fixed first?

Posted by Godfrey on 26 Aug 2003 12:46
No, just bemoaning the slippery slope.
Posted by Ginevra on 26 Aug 2003 14:17
Oh, okay then. Me too.

Posted by Godfrey on 26 Aug 2003 14:21
My husband said something about how you don't necessarily need a preamp with this particular kind of condenser mic... He said it has it's own phantom power, but you could use a preamp or board because "it always helps" as he says.

He's talking a bunch of hardcore techie stuff right now that I can't even begin to understand, so I'm going to throw his email your way: nayrod75@yahoo.com and you can ask him the finer points. I'll pass him your email too...
Posted by Yet Another Sarah on 26 Aug 2003 16:07