MXL V67g - MXL FAQ; Troubleshooting No Sound; Phantom Power Explained; Phantom Power Requirements

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Q: Where is the front of the microphone?
A: There are two styles of microphones in the MXL product line. One type is a
side address microphone. This has a cardioid pattern symbol or an MXL
logo on the body or the grill which indicates the front of the microphone.
The other type is an end address microphone in which the front of the
microphone is located at the opposite end of the XLR jack.
Q: My microphone makes no sound. What do I d0?
A: Your microphone may require phantom power. Consult your user manua
to determine if your mic requires phantom power. If it does, confirm that the
preamp you are plugging your microphone into has phantom power and it
is turned on (see more about phantom power below). Check the cable you
are using: there is a chance that the cable is bad or you are using the wrong
type of cable to transmit phantom power. If you are plugging your microphone
into a computer via an audio interface, make sure you have the correct
input settings.
Q: What is phantom power?
A: Phantom power is DC power, typically in the form of a 48-volt signal
(though phantom power can range from 9V- 52V), supplied to condenser
microphones by either a dedicated preamplifier or a preamplifier built into an audio
mixer's input channel. Phantom power enables the microphone to operate.
Q: Where does phantom power come from?
A: Phantom power is provided by either a stand alone microphone preamplifier
or one that is built into an audio mixer's input channel. Many hard disk recorders
have phantom power built in.
Q: What if I don't have phantom power?
You can obtain phantom power by purchasing a dedicated microphone
preamplifier or a 48-volt phantom power equipped audio mixer.
Q:
How
many
volts of
phantom
power
do
I
need?
A: MXL microphones require 48-volt phantom power to operate correctly.
Some devices provide 15 volts. Althougn some MXL microphones will work
at 15 volts, they will not operate at maximum efficiency.
Q: What kind of cable do l need to use with phantom power?
A: You must use an XLR cable. The XLR cable uses a 3-pin connector on
both ends of the cable.Phantom power wi not work with a cable that has
an XLR connector on one end and a quarter inch phone plug connec
the other end.
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