Topic: Powering a V3 and a Mytek 192?

[monochromic]

I'm thinking of adding a Mytek Stereo192 to run behind my V3, however I'm wondering about how to go about powering both units simultaneously. I currently run the V3 off a 6V SLA, obviously I'll need more power to run both, does anyone have any ideas on the easiest way to go about this? I'm hoping to keep this as small as possible and still run the rig out of a Nova 4.

Any thoughts most appreciated !

Brett.

[scb]

i've been running the mytek off a 9v lithium (the "walmart" ones from Initial)

[monochromic]

thanks for the tip scott, i'll go with running the v3 from the sla and the mytek from a seperate 9v lithium.

[Nick's Picks]

why not run both via the 9v?
the v3 will have no problems w/that.

[Nick's Picks]

is the mytek so superior that it is better sounding than the Grace A/D ?
i'd have a hard time replacing any aspect of the V3 other than the analog stage for "flava"

[Brian Skalinder]

is the mytek so superior that it is better sounding than the Grace A/D ?
i'd have a hard time replacing any aspect of the V3 other than the analog stage for "flava"

I definitely like the Mytek ADC a -lot-, even better than the V3 ADC.  That said, I -love- the V3 ADC.  For me, anyway, adding the Mytek isn't worth the added expense / multi-box schlepping.  Of course, I'm sure those running V2/3 > Mytek will have the opposite opinion! 

[284201]

Of course, I'm sure those running V2/3 > Mytek will have the opposite opinion! 

Agreed. =)

As far as the powering issue, I run both of my boxes off of a 12V NiMH battery. I'm limited to 12V because of the 316, but there's no reason you couldn't use a 6V.  With a 5000 mAH, I get just a hair over 6 hours.

One caveat:  the Mytek's power switch is only active with AC power.  In other words, if you have a DC source plugged in, the unit is on no matter what.  I can just unplug the cable from my battery, but this might be a pain for some people.  On the plus side, unlike most of our gear which is calibrated to lead acid bats, the Mytek can tell when my NiMH is low on juice.  Not really a big deal, as I know exactly how long I can run everything, but a neat little feature nonetheless.

EDIT:  I'm a moron, the Mytek won't run off of 6V, 7-12 only.  Just pick up a NiMH pack and be done with it.  So much nicer than lead.

[monochromic]

why not run both via the 9v?
the v3 will have no problems w/that.

only thing that worries me there is the run time i'd get powering both the v3 and mytek from a 9v. anyone done this in the past?

[RebelRebel]

is the mytek so superior that it is better sounding than the Grace A/D ?

..IMHO of course according to what ive heard of the two side to side....Without a doubt.  Grace A/D is nice, but it isnt on the same level...and it shouldnt be really..as the 192 is dedicated box devoted solely to conversion, from guys that have been involved in converters exclusively for years..  Isnt there a comp floating around? I could do one I guess, a german friend has a v3(and 904, and 902), though I have no idea how to do a proper comparison.

I think I heard that Mytek was working on a preamp, or did work on a preamp...thatd be interesting, mytek pre and adc.

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

is the mytek so superior that it is better sounding than the Grace A/D ?

Absolutely. Without a question, though the Grace A/D is nice(yeah, i like the AD!) it isnt on the same level as mytek.  Isnt there a comp floating around? I could do one I guess, a german friend has a v3(and 904, and 902), though I have no idea how to do a proper comparison.

If you could pull one off, I'd be very interested in hearing it!

[RebelRebel]

Sure, ill see if I can get in touch with my buddy. does 28401 own one too?(v3)

is the mytek so superior that it is better sounding than the Grace A/D ?

Absolutely. Without a question, though the Grace A/D is nice(yeah, i like the AD!) it isnt on the same level as mytek.  Isnt there a comp floating around? I could do one I guess, a german friend has a v3(and 904, and 902), though I have no idea how to do a proper comparison.

If you could pull one off, I'd be very interested in hearing it!

[monochromic]

If you could pull one off, I'd be very interested in hearing it!

as would i !

[JasonSobel]

Sure, ill see if I can get in touch with my buddy. does 28401 own one too?(v3)

no, 284201 runs lunatec 316 > mytek.

Isnt there a comp floating around? I could do one I guess, a german friend has a v3(and 904, and 902), though I have no idea how to do a proper comparison.

Teddy - I'd also be interested in hearing a direct comparison.  here's what to do:
run mics > V3 > digiout to recorder "A"
and then take the analog out of the V3 > mytek > recorder "B"

it's important to check the manuals to see what the analog output level of the V3 is relative to the analog input level on the mytek.  ideally, you get it set up such that you can control levels solely on the V3, and the recorded level from the recorder "A" matches the recorded level of recorder "B".  and I think it goes without saying that both recordings should be at the same bit depth & sample rate...