Phantom Power

[paulrgmusic]

Hi all

As I understand it, some mics require phantom power to be enabled and some don't (condenser vs dynamic). Is there any drawback of enabling phantom power on a channel with a dynamic mic? Only reason I ask is that, with an SM58, I did a bit of recording - it all went well. When I unplugged it from my 002r, I noticed the phantom power switch was on.

So...is there any point in turning it off?

Paul

[scottedog]

No, you're ok, it's ribbon mics that you have to be careful of.

[Third Eye Studios]

You should definately go re-record everything is you had +48 on a dynamic!!

Just kidding, phantom power won't hurt a dynamic mic. A loud "pop" could hurt your monitors if they are turned up when you connect/disconnect the mic with +48v. Like was said above, when working with ribbon mics, it is a good idea to keep phantom off. Phantom power can harm some older ribbon mics.

[paulrgmusic]

Hi

Thanks for the replies chaps. I can't imagine I'll be using ribbon mics anytime soon. Good to know it's all ok.

Paul

[albee1952]

Originally Posted by paulrgmusic

Hi

Thanks for the replies chaps. I can't imagine I'll be using ribbon mics anytime soon. Good to know it's all ok.

Paul

That's just because you haven't used one yet

[TOM@METRO]

I do love my ribbons.

[albee1952]

I won't give mine up. Best guitar amp and fiddle mics I have(insert fiddle joke here).

[paulrgmusic]

OK then...

Can you recommend a ribbon mic (cheap) as a decent all-rounder?

Paul

[albee1952]

Cascade Fathead or Fathead II are both very good(buy direct from Cascade). The Cascade DR-2 dual ribbon is excellent on guitar amps and fiddle. The Fatheads are a close second and can make good drum overheads given the right acoustics in the room. The DR-2 is symmetrical so it makes a great figure 8 for MS recording too. Both are under $300. If you get on Cascade's email list, they have sales from time to time and Fatheads can be had for $175! I have a friend checking out the 2 MXL ribbons right now and so far he has been impressed with both(and he has about $300,000 worth of mics to compare with). Check the Cascade stuff here:
http://www.cascademicrophones.com/reviews.html

[DaveCharlie]

Originally Posted by albee1952

Cascade Fathead or Fathead II are both very good(buy direct from Cascade). The Cascade DR-2 dual ribbon is excellent on guitar amps and fiddle. The Fatheads are a close second and can make good drum overheads given the right acoustics in the room. The DR-2 is symmetrical so it makes a great figure 8 for MS recording too. Both are under $300. If you get on Cascade's email list, they have sales from time to time and Fatheads can be had for $175! I have a friend checking out the 2 MXL ribbons right now and so far he has been impressed with both(and he has about $300,000 worth of mics to compare with). Check the Cascade stuff here:
http://www.cascademicrophones.com/reviews.html

Thanks Albee - will check that lot out.