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Unread post by globex » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:36 am

What is phantom power? and why is it so important for condenser mic's?
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Unread post by Jenns4Ever9501 » Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:42 pm

globex wrote:What is phantom power? and why is it so important for condenser mic's?
Condenser mics will not function unless they're plugged into something with phantom power. I distinctly remember when I first started doing sound work at my church, we have this AKG condenser mic, very good mic, and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working. Phantom power switch, duh. I now am well versed in our church's sound system, needless to say. :thumbsup:
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Unread post by sb11710 » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:50 pm

I have the M-Audio Mobile Pre USB. I'm using it on a iMac with OSX 10.4.3 in GarageBand and i've not had any problems with it.
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Unread post by Jenns4Ever9501 » Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:43 pm

Well, the MobilePre USB is on it's way. I'll have it Wednesday, and will probably have recordings up in the "Recording" forum within the following week. If there's anything else you guys could tell me about the MobilePre USB, I'd appreciate it. Thanks again. :thumbsup:
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