Topic: Mic preamp with MAXIM IC's!?

[lordbelial]

Hi there.

Just surfing by google I've found out the following manufacturer.

link: http://para.maxim-ic.com/compare.asp?Fam=mic_amps&Tree=Audio&HP=Audio.cfm&ln=

There is a section which is called "Microphone preamplifiers"

I have been taking a good look to this one, MAX9810 " Electret Condenser Microphone Cartridge Preamplifier", with these features:

#  Replaces FET in Electret Condenser Microphone
# 2.3V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
# Low-Impedance Output (<0.4)
# High PSRR: 82dB
# Three High-Gain Options:
    MAX9810A: 24dB
    MAX9810B: 27dB
    MAX9810C: 30dB
# Internal Bias Voltage
# Low Supply Current (670µA)
# Rail-to-Rail® Output
# No Output Phase Reversal During Overload Conditions
# Available in a Tiny 4-Bump UCSP

link: http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/3507/ln/

And I was wondering if this could be used to add more gain to certain mics, such as panasonic capsules, etc..

There is no samples service for this device, but seems interesting. Dunno the cost... unfortunately. What do you think about?

[dklein]

hmmm....looks kinda cool but the bias voltage is low (1.5v) and the gain is quite high.  You'd want to be able to attenuate down the line.  Looking at the suggested uses I can't help but wonder about the audio quality.