Unless I misread it, that cheap two channel doesn't provide phantom does it?
Thats why I would just use it on board feeds. I am grabbing a BUssman UA-5 for pre W/phantom.
Nope you read it right. The cheapest @ $189 is 2 channel and no phantom:CX211 Camcorder XLR Audio Adapter/Mixer/Preamp
• Inputs: 2 XLR balanced inputs
• Low-noise preamp - 3 gain settings
• +/- 1dB max, 20Hz-20kHz
• L/C/R pan - true buffered mixer
The next up @ $300 has phantom:CX231 Camcorder XLR Audio Adapter/Mixer/Preamp
• Inputs: 2 XLR balanced inputs
• Low-noise preamp - 3 gain settings
• +/- 1dB max, 20Hz-20kHz
• L/C/R pan - true buffered mixer
• Phantom: 12V/48V
Best prices here:http://www.markertek.com/ProdList.asp?mfg=JuicedLink