The DR40 will supply phantom power if necessary, and since it takes three batteries it doesn't drain battery life super fast, but will drain batteries faster.
A tube preamp, like an ART MP will warm up the sound of any mic and will provide phantom power as well. For $39 it's a must if you're getting into recording. Of course this is an entry level preamp and many people will suggest thousand dollar models, but it's a good entry level preamp for the money, and it's cool to try different tubes and experiment with tone.
Glad to see you realize how much recording can help improve playing.
One final thing: don't skimp on mic cables. Try to get one with Neutrik connectors. They will cost more, but in my experience, the $10 cheapo cables quit working after a few short uses.
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As my username suggests, huge fan of Yamaha products. Own many acoustic-electric models from 2009-present and a couple electric. Lots of PA too.
Last edited by YamahaGuy; 11-05-2017 at 07:31 PM.
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