Re: SoundMeister recording quality?

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

>    Most modern PC microphones need the soundcard to provide
"phantom-power", usually
> around 5v - 9v to get the electret unit to operate. The Soundmeister mic
input was
> for a dynamic (ie. a non-powered) microphone. The usual fix years ago in
the message
> boards was to get one of RadioShack's small mixing boards and use it as a
header for
> the card, use a good dynamic mic, or a self-powered electeret (ie. comes
with it's
> own battery). If you choose to use one of these mixers, make sure it can
use a PC mic
> as input. The salesperson or manual for the unit should let you know for
sure.

Thanks Todd, I have said mixer. Yes, it will work with a PC mic.
We used it to record our demo CD and the PC mic gave it a sound
we couldn't get with a dynamic mic.

Better trust the manual or outsiders. Radio Shack salespeople
rarely know what they are talking about.

Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprises
http://garberstreet.netfirms.com



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