I recently acquired a Roland R26 on this fine site, and plan to start recording w/ 2 sources - either mics and a SBD feed, or 2 sets of mics.
As is, I have CA14 Cardoids & Omnis, and one CA9100 pre-amp.
Here are my questions:
1. I'm thinking of upgrading to some full sized capsules (AKG, maybe) that would go XLR in. Would I need a battery box/preamp to do that?
2. If I hold off on new mics, what cables would I need to go from 1/8" female > XLR male, and would I need power for the mics to do that?
In general, I'm just trying to understand if the cost of #1 is close enough to #2 to make me just take the leap...
Thanks!