Condensor Mics and the Tacam 4MKII.........suggestions please.

Posted on Dec 06, 2004 05:49 pm
Ben Elliott
Member Since: Jul 12, 2004

Hey everyone. I'm looking into some condensor mics to go with my Tascam 4MKII, and I was wondering if anyobdy knew of any low-priced condensor mics I could buy that DON'T REQUIRE PHANTOM POWER. I was really interested in one of the MXL condensors, which got great reviews and was only 60 bucks. Problem is, the cash is so tight, I don't have the money to spring for the extra 20 bucks to buy a phantom power box if I bought the MXL. Does anyone know of any cheap condensor mics that AREN'T phantom powered?

Thanks
Ben

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presley_07
Bohemian
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Since: May 04, 2003

Dec 06, 2004 05:51 pm

Every Condensor needs Phantom power as far as I know ?

But I don't know much so...

Tadpui
I am not a crook's head
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Since: Mar 14, 2003

Dec 06, 2004 06:15 pm

I think that there are some battery-powered ones, but I'd really think that itd be worth waiting until you can afford a way to get phantom power to a condensor mic.

I mean, how long would it take to come up with $20? Especially when considering a purchase that you'll have for a long time.

Go digging for change between the couch cushions and you'll be 1/4 of the way there in no time!

I think that if you go too cheap on a condensor, then you'd be better served just getting a solid dynamic mic like an SM57 or something.

Hue
Pinnipedal Czar (: 3=
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Since: Apr 11, 2004

Dec 06, 2004 06:19 pm

There are some that are battery-powered, but probably cost more than the MXL that you're refering to . If you fill-out your profile Ben, perhaps some of us could use that info to offer some alternative methods, or gear .

Walt
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
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Since: May 10, 2002

Dec 06, 2004 10:01 pm

You can also buy little stand alone phantom power supplies. I have one made by Peavey and one by Rolls. Simple little box with XLR in and out.