Topic: Line Audio CM4 3-wire BB possible?

[brn2rn]

Hi there!

I was just wondering if anyone know if the Line Audio CM4 is possible to run from a 3-wire battery box? Or if it could be modified into doing that?

Since I'm in Sweden I might have to actually call them and ask...

[goodcooker]

I replied to your post in the Line Audio thread but here it is again - I can confirm that the CM3 (almost exactly the same mic) will run just fine - with reduced sensitivity and corresponding output - from 12V phantom power.

Whether it will work with something other than a preamp that supplies power is anyone's guess. The current consumption is <4mA so it's conceivable that it could be done with a 12V battery with sufficient capacity but only if the mic is not picky about the filtration applied to the power.

[Gutbucket]

Also see my note in other thread on the difference between phantom powering and what is generally referred to as 3-wire powering.

[brn2rn]

Thanks for your replies. I'm answering in the other thread. Sorry about using two spaces.