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Phantom Power
Phantom Power
 
"Phantom Power" is a feature on some desks and amplifiers that enables the use of condenser microphones.

Condenser microphones need 48volts (sometimes less) to operate, and "phantom power" supplies this.

If you don't have condenser mics, you don't need phantom power.

Conversely, if you don't have phantom power, your condenser mic won't work.


Which vocal mic is right for me?

 

A microphone for stage use needs to be cardioid or supercardioid (see separate tip in this section), to isolate the voice from the other instruments and monitors.

The sound of the microphone is up to you, ideally try it (set the mixer EQ flat), also take into account handling noise - the quieter the better.

Generalising (again), American mics are brighter sounding, European mics are warmer. More expensive mics have lower handling noise.


AKG D5
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Hypercardiod vocal mic
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£69.00
Euro guide price:  €83.55   USA guide price:  $106.24
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Audio Technica AE4100
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Audio Technica AE4100 - Cardiod dynamic vocal
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£149.00
Euro guide price:  €180.43   USA guide price:  $229.41
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Gatt Elvis Mic
Quantity In Stock: 2

 

Condenser stage mic, 1950's style.
Complete with plastic carry case.
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£50.00
Euro guide price:  €60.55   USA guide price:  $76.98
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Are all mics basically the same?

 

Microphones can be divided into two types. The most common is dynamic (which is similar to a tiny loudspeaker working in reverse). Most stage microphones are dynamic types. They have the advantages (in general) of being less prone to damage, need no power supply of any kind, and more consistent in their performance in different environments.

The other type is condenser (sometimes called "capacitor") microphones. These are capable of higher performance than dynamic mics., but need a power supply, can suffer from condensation on the diaphragm resulting in muffled distorted sound, and are usually more expensive. Condenser microphones are to be found in professional recording studios almost exclusively.

(There are other types of microphone, but you are not likely to come across them in this type of application)


Mimic MM8
Quantity In Stock: 5

 

Mimic MM8 - Cardioid neodymium vocal microphone. This really is a professional quality mic. that compares well with the industry standard (You know the one I mean)
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£50.00
Euro guide price:  €60.55   USA guide price:  $76.98
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