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Most decent condenser mics (like mine) require 48v PP. But most high end acoustic amps only provide 24v. Why bother? I still have to use an external 48v box, just another thing on the floor to have to plug in, and two more cables to be a mess.
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10-21-2023 09:34 AM
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My understanding is the spec is 12-48v and very few mics actually require the full 48v. My Mesa Rosette acoustic amp puts out 12v. But I don’t use a condenser for that. Too much feedback.
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those amps were generally designed with mini back electret mics in mind, suiting most users. Phantom power was in use for a long time at various voltages before it was published as a standard in the 80s, and now has effectively gone back to being a convention without a specific voltage.
There are absolutely pro electret mics like dpa, and some that need full polarization voltage that work fine on 24 volts.
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My AER compact 60 spits out 48v or 24v depending what you select on internal jumper settings. Would not be surprised if other high end amps provide this functionality. I only learnt this though the manual so it’s probably not a widely known attribute.
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How do you change the settings? I have a Compact 60 and there are no switches for that. Do you have to disassemble the amp?
Originally Posted by EastwoodMike
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yeah the jumpers are internal. It’s not something you can toggle between easily although if you are handy with a drill and soldering iron…. Originally Posted by Len R
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it is quite easy to remove the
amp chassis from the cab on a Comp60
just a few screws to remove
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