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Mic Preamp [message #14412] Mon, 10 September 2007 21:35 Go to next message
Crystal is currently offline  Crystal
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Ok so I'm thinking about putting a studio together and right now I'm looking into a microphone preamp. The reason why I'm thinking I need this is because if I were to plug my microphone into my computer's soundcard or even my mixer, the quality would be horrible.Is it mandatory to get a preamp for your mic? I don't really want to buy a big bulky one because my home studio is going to be small.

Re: Mic Preamp [message #14413 is a reply to message #14412] Tue, 11 September 2007 08:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Here's a microphone preamp, if you don't mind DIY:



Re: Mic Preamp [message #14414 is a reply to message #14413] Tue, 11 September 2007 12:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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So how does the preamp work with the whole battery thing? I mean wouldn't you want to be able to plug in your preamp instead of sticking batteries in it?

Re: Mic Preamp [message #14418 is a reply to message #14414] Wed, 12 September 2007 08:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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You can build a power supply, sure. There is no requirement that the +3V source be batteries. Batteries are a very noise-free power source though, and the current draw is small so the batteries last a long time.


Re: Mic Preamp [message #14426 is a reply to message #14414] Thu, 13 September 2007 12:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Since the draw of energy from the batteries is small, you wouldn't actually be spending tons of money on them all the time. But I honestly prefer to plug my pre amp in.

Re: Mic Preamp [message #14433 is a reply to message #14418] Mon, 17 September 2007 12:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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So are you saying that having a power supply that plugs in isn't noise free?

Re: Mic Preamp [message #14439 is a reply to message #14433] Mon, 17 September 2007 17:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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An AC power supply rectifies DC power from AC, so there is necessarily a filter. You'll have rectifier switcing artifacts and low frequency AC noise to deal with. A battery does not have these issues.

A battery has higher internal source impedance and has to be recharged or replaced, so those are the downsides to a battery. But it is pretty noise free and can be an attractive option, especially in a circuit like this that needs to be noise free and that has very low curent draw.


Re: Mic Preamp [message #14441 is a reply to message #14439] Tue, 25 September 2007 12:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gilipsie is currently offline  Gilipsie
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So you think Wayne that you should go with a mic preamp that uses batteries instead of plugging in?

Re: Mic Preamp [message #14444 is a reply to message #14441] Wed, 26 September 2007 12:24 Go to previous message
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I use a pre mic amp that uses batteries. I use to have a power supply that plugged in but in all acutality, I feel as if I get much more quality from using batteries.

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