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Gear / Technical Help => Recording Gear => Topic started by: ulcer_remover on November 24, 2013, 10:44:52 AM
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I just picked up a Marantz PMD-430 Cassette recorder and need some advice on what mics to use with it.
I have a pair of Beyerdynamic MC930's, would there be a way to use these with the recorder since
they will need phantom power?
Thanks!
Charlie_MM
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As I recall, you're looking at 1/4 inch TS unbalanced mic inputs, or RCA inputs?
Short answer is yes - but there are a lot of ways to get there!
I guess it depends on how much you want to spend vs. using what you have...
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As I recall, you're looking at 1/4 inch TS unbalanced mic inputs, or RCA inputs?
From the manual:
"Will accept any low impedance microphone utilizing a standard 6mm phone plug. When using stereo
microphones which use on plug for both the left and right channels, insert that plug into the L (Stereo) Jack."
Short answer is yes - but there are a lot of ways to get there!
I guess it depends on how much you want to spend vs. using what you have...
I don't want to spend to much....but i'd also like to know my options. I imagine there is some sort of adapter I could use?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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A quick and dirty solution might be something like this
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Phantom2Pro/
But you still need to unbalance your signal.
You might make a post in Microphones and ask about powering options for the Byers - I think there a few guys around who know the power requirements and the best practice for getting an unbalanced signal from them.
I would suggest giving normal bias tapes a try - and use noise reduction.
I did some experiments a few months ago with Dolby C and normal bias tapes - and was amazed how good the result was.
Also - if you have the capability/gear - just remaster anything you record to digital right away...no point in the extra wear and tear on the recorder - and you'll get the best transfer possible.
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Cool. Interesting idea.
Wouldn't it make more sense though to use something that would have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" outs for into the Marantz?
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Cool. Interesting idea.
Wouldn't it make more sense though to use something that would have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" outs for into the Marantz?
Revised the link above - I was thinking a bit too fast there!
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No prob!
still would really appreciate anyones advice on how to do this!
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I realize this is an old thread, but it looks like it didn't get resolved, so here goes.
I have an Art phantom power supply I use all the time for my Beyerdynamic shotgun mics. My recorder (PMD66) has XLR inputs, but I've used them with other recorders by using a line matching transformer to convert the balanced XLR to an unbalance 1/4". I use the Shure A85f transformers, but these look good too:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIT435/
Here's what I use:
http://www.markertek.com/Audio-Equipment/Audio-Interface/Impedance-Matching-Transformer/Shure-Inc/A85F.xhtml?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&cvsfa=3786&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=41383546&gclid=COavya2D27wCFStnOgodPg8AXQ