[LAU] Mic for accoustic (bass) guitar

[fred]

Le 13/02/2012 04:00, Al Thompson a écrit :
> On 02/12/2012 05:01 PM, jonetsu wrote:
>    
>> That's how it's connected. There's nothing else. XLR from the mic in
>> the DI box, 1/4" from the DI box to a 1010LT input.
>>
>>      
>>> If not you will HAVE to use one to get the signal that comes out of
>>> the microphone to a proper working level.
>>> Also I'm wondering that  you get any signal at all through a passive
>>> DI box having no phantom power...
>>>        
>> Not only there's signal, but it is actually quite loud with the mic at
>> about 8 inches, away from the guitar sound hole - more like pointing at
>> the bridge.
>>
>>      
>>> My mic preference on a budget would be the "Bluebird" by Blue,
>>> which has a very pleasant harmonic distortion in the lowmids, and is
>>> pretty cheap too.
>>>        
>> Never heard about these mics before.  I looked it up - seems pretty
>> good from the description.  Original shape.  But this one needs +48v
>> phantom power, which as far as I can see now, would require a new DI
>> box.  Saw it listed for $299.  Plus new DI box, that exceeds a bit the
>> budget.
>>
>> You noted that w/o a phantom power the output would be too low.  Which
>> is not the case in my setup.  Is the role of phantom power in mics one
>> of amplifying sound vibrations only ?
>>      
> The 1010LT has mic preamps, doesn't it?  I was under the impression that
> it had 8 switchable mic/line inputs.
>
> If they are indeed mic level inputs, you don't need a DI box - you
> simply need a phantom power supply.  There are several available.  Look
> for offerings from Nady, Rolls, Behringer, AT, etc.  I'd try this one:
>
> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-micropower-ps400-phantom-power-supply/336830000000000
>
> If they are only line level inputs, you still don't want a DI box - you
> want a MIC PREAMP!!!
>
>
>    
+ 1, suggestion :
http://www.woodbrass.com/art-tube-mp-p29873.html