Topic: 48v power alternatives

[Jimna]

im looking into a pair of adk tl's. I already have a denecke im using as a preamp, and for now it must remain untill the tl's can be paid off.  it doesnt offer phamntom power, and im wondering what other options i might have?  thanks in advance. 
Jim 

[Chuck]

Off the top of my head:

Denecke PS-2
Rolls PB 224
Stewart PM-2

[Jimna]

thanks again, +T

[cgrooves]

On the cheap:  ART Phantom II

[Jimna]

exactly what im looking for, just something to get the rig off the ground till a real preamp can be inserted.  +t on reading between the lines........

[cmoorevt]

ART Phantom II in the yard sale.  Not sure if its still available.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=76501.0

[Jimna]

has anyone devised a external power source for the ART Phantom II yet? 

[batchain]

ART Phantom II in the yard sale.  Not sure if its still available.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=76501.0

It is. It's mine.

[cgrooves]

has anyone devised a external power source for the ART Phantom II yet? 

Not sure, but I've gotten at least 3 or 4 shows (2 sets each) from one pair of 9v's.  That should equate to at least 9 hours of power to the microphones.  I'm sure it also depends on how much current your mics draw.

[batchain]

has anyone devised a external power source for the ART Phantom II yet? 

Not sure, but I've gotten at least 3 or 4 shows (2 sets each) from one pair of 9v's.  That should equate to at least 9 hours of power to the microphones.  I'm sure it also depends on how much current your mics draw.

That sounds about right based on my usage as well. I just made a habit of changing the batteries after every 3 shows  or 8 hours just to be safe.

[Chuck]

has anyone devised a external power source for the ART Phantom II yet? 

Not sure, but I've gotten at least 3 or 4 shows (2 sets each) from one pair of 9v's.  That should equate to at least 9 hours of power to the microphones.  I'm sure it also depends on how much current your mics draw.

That sounds about right based on my usage as well. I just made a habit of changing the batteries after every 3 shows  or 8 hours just to be safe.

Batchain:

Have you ever checked the output on that ART box with a voltmeter? Does it really put out 48v DC?

[batchain]

has anyone devised a external power source for the ART Phantom II yet? 

Not sure, but I've gotten at least 3 or 4 shows (2 sets each) from one pair of 9v's.  That should equate to at least 9 hours of power to the microphones.  I'm sure it also depends on how much current your mics draw.

That sounds about right based on my usage as well. I just made a habit of changing the batteries after every 3 shows  or 8 hours just to be safe.

Batchain:

Have you ever checked the output on that ART box with a voltmeter? Does it really put out 48v DC?

No I haven't, but I had absolutely no trouble powering my SPC4's with it. One time I pushed the life of the batteries too far and the resulting recording's wave form at some point looked like a long slow fade out.

[Jimna]

thanks for the input fellas, but i think im going toward a real pre before the mics now and wont need it.