To use this as a regular contact mic, what kind of power does it need? Phantom? Less?
825116
It's not a condenser, so it doesn't need 48v. I've used it with my basic guitar amplifier, which doesn't have phantom power. You can use it with anything you would use a normal dynamic mic
825117
No sure what item you're asking about. Can you give me an item # I'll lookup and get back to you assured!
825118
It's a very good mic. I play the tuba and attach it to the bell then to my tuner. It works all the time every time. I highly recommend it.
943748
This mic needs phantom power, usually present in mixing boards, dont know what your audio interface actually is.
1582926
not only is this NOT USB, but you cannot use an adapter,,, unless it is going into an audio interface that accepts USB - AND - that USB port is able to supply phantom power. You can not just plug this mic into your computer and it expect it to work.
1419041
No idea. All I use it for is a digital interface, and I've not used the other product you've mentioned. I use a small Beringer 4-channel mixer, because the Alpha doesn't provide phantom power for a microphone.
2009017
By phantom power, do you mean for a microphone? Answer would be no, this is aimed at just instrument amplification. You could look at the Fender Passport mini, which has dedicated channel for mic. I think it is about $20 more, very similar to the mini but has that channel and still have access to great Fender Fuse settings tweaking. I'd get one to haul back to Asia, but didn't have room. Next time for me. Here is link: http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Passport-Mini-Portable-System/dp/B00AWMR9SC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368410621&sr=8-1&keywords=fender+passport+mini
1553809
yes all condenser microphones do use phantom power :) but these to are a great deal I've cut EP's with Just these to mics, i wasn't easy if your have a little extra $$$ then I'd say go with the blue "bluebird" mic cause it's a little more crispy and has a better high end where these 2 have a better low end frequency response but for the money this is a pretty darn good deal!
926167
Phantom power is 48W to Condenser Microphones, i use MXL 990 Its nice and i enjoy work with my Berhinger UM2 and my Mic MXL
1186164
Just make sure your connections mate up. The Beta 58 needs a XLR connector . It is a standard in Vocal Mics my opinion . I have been working sound for over 37 years and the owner of Guardian-Productions. Hope this helps , Oh yea No phantom needed.
1811889
Even though it is a condenser microphone in which all condenser mics usually need phantom power (+48v) no, not this one because I'm assuming that you're going to be running the microphone on a strong enough power source such as a modern windows computer (2006 and up) or on MAC which is without a doubt powerful enough. I've used this microphone back in 2011 on a eMachines T5226 desktop computer which was built in late 2007 and it worked great for my small-room (Home Recording Studio). GO! for it. But if you want a bit of better quality/frequency response...GO! for the MXL 770 or MXL 990.
1153224
This microphone does require phantom power. My board provides +48 V and it works flawlessly.
63828
It's an XLR mic that requires 48v phantom power. Must run off a mixer with phantom power supply.
2164369
The microphone needs to have a power source. If you do not have a (phantom) power it will not work.
292172
This isn't for connecting to a computer, it's only phantom power used for special microphones that require power. You are looking for something like the PreSonus AudioBox USB 2x2 USB Recording Interface.
24776
Yes, theoretically it should because it is a dynamic microphone and doesn't require phantom power. If you have the right adapter it should work, but you will pic up notice from touching the microphone since it doesn't have very shock absorbent built in. I'm pretty sure there are better options like a clip mic that wouldn't require an adapter.
811076
You need something that provides phantom power for this mic. It may be included in the recorder you are plugging into (or amp/speaker), but otherwise you will need a preamp for it.
1597580
Well, it does have a mic input, but I don't think it's got phantom power (not sure about this but I've only seen phantom power with XLR connectors, not with the standard headphones connector), and you need it for your mic unless it's the usb version. If it's the XLR version then this won't be of any use for you since your mic won't work without the phantom power. I recommend you get a Mbox or anything similar.
1923230
I am going to guess your mic is phantom powered? if so i would see if it says that in its description, I really am not sure otherwise