#1
|
|||
|
|||
Mic-to-PA basics
I think this is the best subforum for this question, even though it's not about recording.
I play at home, and I like to amplify my acoustics for a room-filling sound. I have a K&K Trinity pickup system on my OM, and that sounds good through the K&K preamp/mixer, out to a Fishman Loudbox Mini. The Trinity is the popular Pure Mini, plus an internal mic to capture some high end and "air". Now I have a D18 as well. I don't really want to add a K&K there, too. For a very natural sound, I'm leaning to playing through a decent condenser mic, or two. But that's where I get stuck. How do I listen to that output, live? I may want the ability to record, but it's not a priority. I had thought to simply plug the mic's XLR into the Loudbox, but the Mini (unlike it's larger brethren) doesn't provide phantom power. Before I twist myself up further.... I need some basic guidance. The givens are a condenser mic, and a guitar. I want to hear myself live, without breaking the bank. What are the bits I need to hook up? |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
You can buy a cheap phantom power unit for peanuts these days - won’t degrade the signal going into your Loudbox.
__________________
------ AJ Lucas Pavilion Sweep fan fret Santa Cruz OM/E (European Pre War) Martin J40 |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
I believe that not only do you need phantom power to the mic, but you also need a mic preamp to bring the mic's output up to line level -that is unless your amp includes a mic pre.
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
I've been researching since the first response here (thank you), and I sure like the price of the Behringer Xenyx 802. Two mic inputs with preamps, and I'm guessing I could then output to the Loudbox's AUX IN. I'm leaning that way, because for $60 I get phantom power, preamp, and the ability to expand to two mics (and a couple of 1/4" inputs as well). Any reason to stay away from the Xenyx? |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Ordered. Actually for $20 more, I got the USB version, in case I ever want to record straight to disk. |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Phantom power is always a good thing if you want to use a condenser mic, but don't forget that there are several very capable condensers that can be used by snapping a 9 volt battery in them. The AKG C-1000 and Rode NT3 mics are prime examples.
|