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[wisefox]

Bit of a newbie question but...

I bought a cheap condenser from the states (studio projects B1)...

Plugged it into my firebox, enabled phantom power, channel, etc...

nothing...  :wtf:

Now I only use the firebox with bus power (bought from the US as well so no local adapter) - does the interface need to be plugged into the wall to be able to supply phantom power? or is the mic just f%*ked?

Clearly I've previously only used my SM57 & 58 as my sole mics.

[ehsan]

You need to test the mic on another preamp with phatom. Do you or a friend have a little mixer or the like you can try with?

[wisefox]

Don't have any mates who are into production unfortunately.

Was about to sell my firebox and upgrade to the new ultralite, so I might have to wait until I do that then re-test it...

[Captain Terrific]

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does the interface need to be plugged into the wall to be able to supply phantom power?

yes.

you've bought a killer lil mic too - i dare anyone to find a better sounding mic @ that price

[wisefox]

thought that might be the case - thanks CT!

yeah i did my homework, it was either that or the NT1-A - but I read a few reviews that made me think the B1 would be better on vocals like mine...

[dri]

I just sold a B1 to a guy in Sydney making great space disco tunes. Have to say i wasnt using it a great deal, so its in better hands. I was pretty impressed by it! Used it more than the NT3 i have. But, the NT3 has a 9v battery so you could sidestep phantom power issues. Not sure about it being better than the NT1A! Anyone used both on the same project? Interesting!