Hi Tony,

Do you REALLY want to know?
http://www.tangible-technology.com/power/Phantom_Power_connect.html

Seriously, all you really need to know is that condenser mics require phantom power (48 volt external power) while dynamic mics don't. Some mixers include phantom power which is feed into the mic thru the mic jack itself. The Yamaha & Technics arrangers do not include mic phantom power, so if you want to use a condenser mic, you need to add a phantom power box or mixer which provides phantom power. Hope that helps. - Scott



[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 07-18-2002).]

Something to note about phantom power is that, especially on budget mixers (like my Samson 1502), phantom power can be provided as an all or nothing option. If you turn phantom power on, it is then sent on all microphne channels of the mixer. This may damage other microphones.

Hi all,

In addition to what is already written :
Some condenser-mics (e.g. AKG C1000) can also be powered by an internal (9V) battery.
I would not recommend it for life perfonmances either.

Some advertisements speak about 'condenser-microphones' powered by 1,5V penlite-batteries. In fact they do not tell the truth because these types are 'electret-' (condensor) with average quality.

About damaging :
The Phantom- (plus)potential is present on both leads of a 'balanced' mic-cable. As long as you use the 'balanced' type mics you don't have to worry about any damage to other non-phantom mics.
Balanced mics have 3 connections :
1. Signal (-)
2. Signal (+)
3. Screen (ground)

I agree Scott, the C3000 is not a real musician stage-microphone but absolutely excellent for recording on stage. (choirs, vocals, bigbands etc.) (Y-setup)
The C3000 also is great for theater-amplify-use. (bright, huge cover area)

Roel

Scottyee,

I own it too and I only use it for studio recording. I would think it would sound good for the stage as well. Nevertheless, if it is not rugged enough for the stage, it is not worth it. Thank you for bringing up this point.

Scott ...... that was MORE than I needed to know, but thank you for your 'simple' explanation ......
t.

Thank you all...

For your valuable inputs..

George