Topic: CS Mic2496 question(s)

[divamum]

Hi all -

Thanks to a lovely gearslut buddy, I have one of these to use (gotta love friends who upgrade and share )

The unit is currently configured to power CS HEB's, however I will be using it with my CMC8s for the time being. 

However, some questions (and yes, I'll call Len as needed but you guys don't scare me as much )

1.  Will my CMC8s run adequately using the power setup for HEBs?  Chris at SP says that the CMC8s can handle up to 12v so it seems like they won't get fried (?) but I just want to check and see if anybody has tried using regular plug-in power mics with this unit when it's configured for the DPA mics.  What happens?  Or, what SHOULD happen in theory?  I will run via a BB if necessary, but figured I'd ask about this before adding another link int he chain.

2.  Can the 2496 be used NON optical?  I also have an R09 and would also be interested in using this unit as a standalone preamp (iow, running analog and letting the Edirol do the AD).  How would I set it up for that?

TIA for any help. Hope to get this rig up and running for a gig next week so am trying to get as much info as possible!

[live2496]

On the SPDIF, both toslink and coaxial connections are active at the same time. Both outputs can be used.

Gordon

[Brian Skalinder]

2.  Can the 2496 be used NON optical?  I also have an R09 and would also be interested in using this unit as a standalone preamp (iow, running analog and letting the Edirol do the AD).  How would I set it up for that?

As I read the Mic2496 specs, it only outputs a digital signal, so you can't run analog-out to the R-09.

[divamum]

Thanks Brian - I did indeed read all that info, but I'm as yet enough of a n00b that I couldn't entirely interpret what was there!   Shame about that, but oh well... at least thanks to Rockbox I can definitely run it into the iRiver and will be very interested to hear how it sounds

[live2496]

Sorry, evidently I did not read your question carefully enough to see that you meant analog.

Yes, correct. The Mic2496 is digital out only. No analog outputs.
(Thanks Brian)

[divamum]

Thanks guys.  Just waiting for the breakout cable for my mics and then we'll see how it goes.  I'm going to try running the CMC8's straight in on the HEB 9v powering and see if it works; if not, I guess I'll be rush-ordering a BB from somewhere.... 

 

[divamum]

Just an  update - my CMC8 mics seem to be running on the Core's DPA "self-power" power setup (it's 9v).  I have yet to run it for more than a quick test just to see if I got a signal, but I most certainly DID get a signal and it seemed to be running fine - we'll see how it goes as I test it out more extensively!

[ghibliss]

There is a dip switch internally which needs to be configured to supply phantom power for microphone shwihc require it!  I have a Mic 2496 as well using dpa 4061's.  The Mic 2496 is set-up configured to pwoer these pieces witht eh proper voltage and not phantom 48 volts which woudl fry them microphones.  Go to the Coresound websiote and look at the user manual which is on line for more information.