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Title: Question about 4.7k modding
Post by: ThePiedPiper on April 15, 2019, 06:45:48 PM

I have a mic that's been modded for the 4.7k thingy ... My question is can I now only use mic-in power or is it still okay to use a battery box (via line in) for juice as well?

Title: Re: Question about 4.7k modding
Post by: aaronji on April 15, 2019, 07:29:59 PM

No, battery box is fine. The mod reduces the sensitivity, though, I think.

Title: Re: Question about 4.7k modding
Post by: Gutbucket on April 16, 2019, 08:56:02 AM

That's correct.  The modification allows use of the microphones in higher SPL situation.  It does not effect powering requirements.  With or without the mod, microphones will usually perform better using proper voltage powering supplied by a battery box than lower voltage powering via the recorders PIP.