{"product":{"product_id":"B00KAPGLQC","title":"InnoGear 1- Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply with 10 Feet XLR Cable and Adapter for Any Condenser Microphone Music Recording Equipment","price":null,"image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+yMhNTdRL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KAPGLQC"},"comments":[{"body":"So what is a Phantom Power? I found [this](https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1536786243\u0026amp;sr=1-5\u0026amp;keywords=phantom+power\u0026amp;dpID=51%252ByMhNTdRL\u0026amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"Twitch","author":"EyrionOfTime"},{"body":"Let me start by saying I highly recommend going the route the other commenter said and buying the audio interface - it will save you a lot of headache and is the proper solution for this. However if you still really want to use that sound adapter with that mic you will need this to be able to get a signal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_KMu.AbYYXBWAS Plug the XLR to 1/8” that came with your microphone on the output and plug the other end into the sound adapter. Then plug the included XLR from the input of the power supply to the microphone. Disclaimer: You may have hums and hisses doing this and that is why it is better to go the interface route. Plus your trusting cheap electronics to not send 48v directly to your computer and fry the whole damn thing just to save about $80. ","subreddit_name":"recording","author":"blakedance"},{"body":"Quick update - I tried hooking up both mics, but ASIO couldnt find the AUX mic. Apparently that's because it doesn't have enough power or something. I'll probably end up ordering [this.](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAPGLQC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2HC58KVPP5OOH\u0026amp;psc=1)\r\n\r\nJust curious, (and you probably know), why does the AUX mic need power, but the snowball doesn't? Is it because USB also transmits power?","subreddit_name":"flstudio","author":"IAmZenja"},{"body":"Hello! As of now i have a BM-800 condenser microphone and the philips shp 9500 as my head phones. Both of these go straight into my mobo (i use this pre amp for mic [Link](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAPGLQC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)) and they sound solid but im wanting the best (or a good upgrade). Would getting a scarlet solo be worth the cost as an upgrade to my audio setup? I could use it as an pre amp for my mic and Dac for my headphones right? I need suggestions please help me im kind of an audio noob. Thanks!","subreddit_name":"audiophile","author":"sonickid14"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=pd_sim_267_1?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B00KAPGLQC\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=HNA0G96WDPHBT08VG159\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=bdRjM\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=xQvDx\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=HNA0G96WDPHBT08VG159\r\n\r\nAnd the cables are male to female on either end, and plug into this phantom power just fine. Not sure what else you need besides that. That's all it came with.","subreddit_name":"podcasting","author":"fletcherjeff55"},{"body":"Do you have it set up as shown in the third picture down on this [Amazon listing](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Innogear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC)?\r\n\r\nIf so then it could just be that the camera has a higher gain input than your PC.  A different (more sensitive) sound card may fix this.","subreddit_name":"audiophile","author":"whatinthenameofholyf"},{"body":"Your microphone requires power. I had this same issue then i bought my condenser mic. Something like this will work fine. https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1484280909\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=innogear+ig101","subreddit_name":"podcasts","author":"SymBiioTE"},{"body":"It includes an A-D converter and +20db fixed amplification.  Hardly the best thing on the market but it would technically work.\r\n\r\nHowever you would still need to provide 48v Phantom Power.  You could use a box like [this](https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/) to do it.","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"posts_stupid_things"},{"body":"Okay I'll give some specifics. I have the blue yeti pro using the white xlr cable plugged that into the input of my mic pre (https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC) then have a xlr to trs cable the xlr is plugged into the output of the mic pre and the trs is in my computer. ","subreddit_name":"microphones","author":"MrKiwiism"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAPGLQC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nI got this in addition to the 2i2, I didn't know the 2i2 had phantom already built in. So all i really need to do is plug my mic into the 2i2 and the 2i2 into the laptop?","subreddit_name":"makinghiphop","author":"OrionsGucciBelt"},{"body":"Your mic gain shouldn't have to go up that high.  Is your mic maybe a powered mic that you haven't powered?  Some mics need a [pre-amp device](https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1471750849\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=microphone+preamp)  Having your gain up 3/4 must make your mic sound like shit and bring up all the background noise like crazy.  I have my mics gains turned to 1/32nd maybe.\r\n\r\nAs for the setup, you are going to need a USB audio device.  Doing this with audio cables won't work the way you're doing it.  Believe me, I tried","subreddit_name":"podcasting","author":"The_Paul_Alves"},{"body":"It was a present from Christmas to help me get started recording, I didn't question it at the time because it was a way better mic than I had and I had no idea about the different kinds of microphones. I was thinking of getting on of those XLR designed mic's and just buying [this](https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1470263923\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;keywords=xlr+to+usb) to connect it to my internal sound card an Asus Xonar DX. ","subreddit_name":"letsplay","author":"Gutsin"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC\r\nhere's the link to the one I have.\r\n\r\nI tried plugging it in directly with the XLR to 3.5mm but again it just doesn't show up as a device on Windows. :( I just don't have any idea what to do.","subreddit_name":"microphones","author":"Heylion1"},{"body":"[Here's an inline supply for $20 on Amazon.](https://smile.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC)","subreddit_name":"amateurradio","author":"pmkleinp"},{"body":"The big difference between the two is going to be that the SM58 is a dynamic microphone and the BM-700/800s are condenser microphones.\r\n\r\nAdvantages of a dynamic microphone generally are that they can tolerate being used in very loud settings and they don't require +48v (phantom power). Disadvantages are typically that they don't tend to be as \"detailed\", high end is often lacking (especially on something like an SM58 that has a built in windscreen). Also, the reason they can typically handle being used in loud settings is because that is essentially how they work. You are physically having to move a coil with sound pressure. In order for that to happen, it is going to typically require a reasonably loud source (great for guitar amps, drums, sometimes vocals).\r\n\r\nAdvantages of a condenser is that they tend to be a bit more \"detailed\" or more \"clear\" sounding than dynamic mics. High end is usually a lot more present and they are great at picking up much quieter noises. Instead of having to move a giant coil with sound pressure, you are making a small piece of thin metal vibrate (great for vocals, strings, acoustic guitars, piano, etc.).\r\n\r\nDisadvantages of a condenser mic are that they typically cannot handle being thrown in front of something really loud. Fancier condensers will have built in pads to reduce gain, but looking at those BM-700s, that isn't a feature you will be getting. Also, condensers are going to require +48v of power (phantom power), which your Tascam doesn't have. It would require something additional, like this (https://www.amazon.com/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1502757851\u0026amp;sr=1-1-spons\u0026amp;keywords=phantom+power\u0026amp;psc=1)\r\n\r\nPhantom power supplies aren't terribly expensive, and they will always serve a purpose. Especially if you continue using that Tascam or other fancier Tascam units. I only have experience with the Tascam MidiStudio 688, but it is one of their better options and doesn't have it. It's possible the PortaStudios have it, but I don't believe they do.\r\n\r\nAs far as mic stands go, that should be pretty universal. The mics appear to come with their own shock mounts (likely what you mean by 'fancy holder'), which will just attach to the mic stand. You shouldn't have any issues there. My only suggestion would be to get one on a tripod that has an arm (boom stand). Some of the stands i've picked up on Amazon are extremely light. Many people suggest making sure you seal off the bottom of the main pipe and then filling a bit of it with sand to add some extra weight. I haven't had to go that far, but just be careful with how far you try to get the arm to reach. \r\n\r\nNot having used the BM-700 / 800, I can't specifically recommend them, but like most microphones, you can likely find something cool to do with them, even if they don't sound 'good'. Back at the studio I worked at we had this junky little RadioShack microphone that looked like a Transformers action figure. The thing sounded horrible on its own, but made for a really badass room mic when recording drums.\r\n\r\nMost likely in this case you will get what you pay for. A $25 condenser likely isn't the highest of quality, but that being said, it may not be that bad and might work better on things like guitars and vocals than the SM58. Worst case scenario is you are out $25 and have an extra mic laying around that may not be your 'go-to' mic, but could come in handy at some point.\r\n\r\nHope that helps. Let me know if you still have questions.","subreddit_name":"cassetteculture","author":"davidchutka"}]}