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So I ordered the Emu 0202 audio interface, it says there is no phantom power option. I'm not quite knowledged about that phantom power thing, but I'm also getting a Shure SM 58, AM I fucked if there is no phantom power, or it doesnt need one?

"Condenser vs. dynamic mics

The condenser mic generally has a flatter frequency response than the dynamic one. That is why you should choose a condenser mic when high accuracy and clarity of the recording is needed. For example vocals of almost any type, the acoustic guitar or any other acoustic instrument will be most accurately recorded with a condenser mic.

Because of its construction the condenser mic is more sensitive to sound and also more physically fragile than a dynamic one, so it should be handled with care. Too hard handling ( a drop to the floor), too high sound pressure (screaming into it close up) can cause this type of microphone to stop functioning.

IMPORTANT!! If you choose a condenser mic you will need a preamp or a mixer that will provide phantom power or "phantom feed" of usually 48 volts. This is because the condenser mic needs electricity to operate. Most of the new preamps and mixers provide this, but if you're going to use a condenser mic be sure to check just in case.

The dynamic mic is usually more rugged . It can handle more rough handling, moisture and high sound pressure levels than the condenser. This is why live performers on stage and outdoors preferably use dynamic mics. It can also be used in your recording studio, but it's not well suited for recording soft vocals or acoustic instruments since its frequency response is much narrower than the condenser's. For rough and loud vocals like heavy metal vocals though, a dynamic mic might even be the only way to go since a condenser would only distort under the high sound pressure. This type of mic does not need any phantom power."

Nah, it doesn't need it cos it's a dynamic microphone. It's usually just condensers that need phanton power.

BreakBait wrote:Nah, it doesn't need it cos it's a dynamic microphone. It's usually just condensers that need phanton power.

short way to put what i said

uhslez wrote:So I ordered the Emu 0202 audio interface, it says there is no phantom power option. I'm not quite knowledged about that phantom power thing, but I'm also getting a Shure SM 58, AM I fucked if there is no phantom power, or it doesnt need one?

It's not a studio mic bro it's a stage mic. One of the best and most used though. I have one myself but you don't need phantom power just plug it in

Yunomi Ordonchu wrote:

uhslez wrote:So I ordered the Emu 0202 audio interface, it says there is no phantom power option. I'm not quite knowledged about that phantom power thing, but I'm also getting a Shure SM 58, AM I fucked if there is no phantom power, or it doesnt need one?

It's not a studio mic bro it's a stage mic. One of the best and most used though. I have one myself but you don't need phantom power just plug it in

if you want a cheapish unit to buy that does have phantom power the roland ur-80 comes with it ... i got mine for £30 second hand

*but as said the sm58 doesn't need phantom power ;0)

Don't worry about it, get the interface you want. If you decide to get a condenser at some point you can power it with batteries.

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