Topic: Anyone use Tascam US-122L phantom power?

[stantheman1976]

Has anyone had experience using the Tascam 122L for phantom power?  I ordered a set of Joe Meek 27's and was wondering how well they'll work with the Tascam.  It gets power by USB connection so I don't know how well it upconverts voltage (is that the right wording?).  I honestly can't afford too much so I'm going for the most bang for my budget.  I'm getting money for this stuff from a non steady side job so an old fashioned phantom supply is out of the question until more spare money comes in.  So what do you guys think?

[goodcooker]

I'm pretty sure the new Tascam is the same (except for bitrate and SPDIF) as the model it replaced, which I have used for laptop taping. The P48 worked just fine with my SP C4s to record several shows. Suprisingly well actually.
I have a heavy duty 6 hr batt in my lappy so I can't say how running phantom is going to hurt your battery power but you should be fine with the Joe Meeks.

[stantheman1976]

Cool.  I was just curious.  Most of the time I'll use the Meeks will be taping the same bluegrass outfit I do sound for.  So I'll usually be near a power outlet and won't have to worry about the battery.