well, I don't know if they will do this mod post-purchase, but it is the $100 adapter kit mod, comes with the adapters for 48V phantom and another 1/8" mini adapter for battery power
Snazzy. Well, i think i'll stick with phantom power for now...time to figure out which preamp is for me, some peeps have recommended some cool looking ones. Oh, i got the battery box back (well, it looks like a new one to me), feels much sturdier than the last one, hopefully it'll last. I was thinking of trying the at831's as a stealth rig.