Topic: mics>mixpad4 or mics>phantomII>mixpad?

[urobouros]

I have a phantom II that provides 2-channel 48V power and a mixpad4 that only provides 18V.  I'm running a pair of Superlux HMK-H8Ks that like 48V.  How much am I losing at the 18V level vs. 48V?  I was planning on selling the phantom II but am curious if I should hang onto it. 

[jpschust]

you should test for yourself, but most likely you lose significant dynamic range by not giving it the full 48v. 

[Sanjay]

I'd run the phantom into the mixpad, better range and you've got them both anyways, but what you should really do is ebay them both and buy a UA-5 

[urobouros]

As soon as I see a UA-5 for $100 I'll jump right on it!

[Sanjay]

As soon as I see a UA-5 for $100 I'll jump right on it!

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