If this mike will work without a camera, I could hear footsteps on my wooden steps, SO, what power supply (amps-voltage) is needed ?
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I used the mic with the audio/video cable I purchased from Amazon when I bought the camera. You can disconnect the camera if you want and just use the cord. I did go to radio shack and have to get the connections so they may be able to help with knowing what amp/volts are needed and a cord to run it alone.
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This mic has an audio output terminal, also has a male and a female power pug. The power cable that runs to the camera ends in a male plug that you will connect to the mic female power plug, the male plug coming out of the mic you will use to power the camera. This mic uses a few mA I will say from 20mA to 100 mA.
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this power supply will work: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Regulated-Switching-100V-240V-Adapter/dp/B000VRL632/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389677797&sr=8-2&keywords=video+surveillance+power+supply. Even if you find one that only provides 300 mA still will work. Make sure the plug is like the one described here. Good luck.
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this power supply will work: VideoSecu Security Camera Power Supply 12V DC 500mA Regulated CCTV Switching 100V-240V AC to DC 2.1mm x 5.5mm Plug Power Adapter PW12500RS B0V Even if you find one that only provides 300 mA still will work. Make sure the plug is like the one described here. Good luck.
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Sorry I'm late but George has answered your question as well as I could have.
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yes, this mic requires phantom power. Don't know whether or not your cable requirements will work or not. This link has some more info on using xlr to 1/4 cables - http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=118204
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It's an XLR mic that requires 48v phantom power. Must run off a mixer with phantom power supply.
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No, the phantom power should come from your sound board through your microphone cable. It does not need a special cable. There is a phantom power button on analog sound boards and on digital boards it will usually have phantom power for each individual channel.
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Does anyone know where to find a 12 volt power supply for the Sony A55 DSLR to facilitate the use of the camera with a telescope in remote locations? I have found most everything else on Amazon but may be someone has found one some where else.
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This microphone requires 48 volt phantom power. If you want to use it with your PC you will need a icicle (or a microphone preamp that has phantom power). You will also need a Female XLR to USB adapter cable if you plan on using a preamp. You will not need the adapter cable if you use the Icicle since the Icicle has the Female XLR and USB connectors on it. I have used both methods and both work equally well.
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Nope, you'll need an external audio interface for input into a computer. Also the audio interface will need to have phantom power (+40v); BUT audio texhnica does make straigh usb input mics so google them :)
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Any of the GoPro cameras that have a "Skeleton" back door, permitting you to attach a separate mic like this one, also let you plug the camera into AC power. Since this mic doesn't accept batteries and draws power from the camera, that's going to be your best bet to keep the mic voltage up and steady: power the whole camera via AC power or a lithium inverter pack, while you're using the lavalier mic. (Or, as Mike Curl said, just get a battery-powered lavalier like an Audio Technica: those are good little mics too. Always have a spare battery on hand though!)
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Dynamic mics don't need 48v phantom power, I never tried that way. Good luck
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No it does not supply any phantom power.. there is no battery or power supply in this unit. It is passive. It gives you the ability to control you audio levels with very easy to get to controls. Gives you the ability to switch your inputs to line or mic, which will give you better sounding audio if you match your inputs! I use it because my outputs are professional(XLR), but the inputs in DSLR's are pro-sumer(1/8 stereo mini). It is very hard to control you audio level from a DSLR camera. The device also fits under the camera securely and looks very professional,versus having all these adapters and cables hanging out all over the cam just waiting to get pulled out!
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It is dual power - AA battery can stay in the tube while it runs off phantom power, or no battery and phantom power. Just be sure your board or recording gear can supply phantom power, and that you use a good quality XLR to XLR cable to connect. I've read reports of somewhat degraded quality when using XLR to unbalanced plug (1/4" phone for example), and that will not, of course, supply phantom power.
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This mic needs phantom power, usually present in mixing boards, dont know what your audio interface actually is.
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The camera doesn't supply phantom power, so, don't buy anything XLR if you get this camera. Just get a standard audio plug-supported mic.
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The microphone does not have an active shoe. Audio is transferred by a 3.5 mm audio connector. Power can be either a AA 1.5 volt battery or powered by the camera through the 3.5 mm audio connector.
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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.
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Yes, this is a dynamic microphone which does not require phantom power(48 volts). Other recommendations? This is a great mic.the SM58, the SM57 is also a good choice. Any condenser mic would require phantom voltage.
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Noah, The earphones do not require a power supply. The microphone is an "electret" type and an electret mic cartridge typically includes an FET transistor within the mic module. That FET does require power (typically 3 to 10 volts or so) and the power usually is provided by the device you plug it in to (sound card, Etc.). Some radio transmitters provide that required power applied to the mic connector as needed. You do not normally need to provide any batteries for the mic in MOST applications.