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Multi media headset
Does anyone know of a circuit to power the condenser mic from a multi media headset?
I wish to run the mic as a talkback mic and will need to power via batteries this i know…
Or can 48v phantom be tricked down to get the 3v needed for the mic?
Many thanks -
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Hello Brian and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
Here’s the problem. Phantom Power is applied to both sides of a balanced mic, and not to the ground. Multimedia mics are generally unbalanced. If you apply Phantom Power to the shield and hot lead, you’ll toast the mic.
You need a mic with a balanced output to use Phantom Power properly. The Countryman E6 with XLR termination will work fine
Regards,
Ty Ford
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Thanks Ty,
I am aware that a multi media headset is unbalanced … I was just wondering if anyone has come up with a (48v phantom to 3v unbalanced adaptor)…
I have in my kit a (48v phantom to 12v T power adaptor) its just a bit tricky to get open to see whats inside….
The countryman E6 looks good but i may need 20 of them, but not that sort of budget.
Cheers
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