Topic: Is there a small recorder with 7+ volt mic input?

[HarpDoc]

I'm thrilled with all of the new offerings for stealthable digital recorders, but also a bit frustrated. My H140 is on the blink and I'm considering something new. I'd prefer NOT to have to use my battery box or preamp. I want a small, all-in-one solution that I can plug my mics (with 3.5mm plug) into. Since I like to record loud rock music, it needs to have enough plug-in power to adequately run the mics. What I can't understand is why all of the offerings seem to offer only around 4v. It seems so basic that a recorder should offer around 9v so it can provide enough dynamic range for mics. Does anyone know of an option that is under $500. I still haven't heard how many volts the new Sony provides. Apparently the new Marantz only offers around 4v.

[aaronji]

The new Marantz is 5V, according to the specs.; I think the new Sony and the Edirol are 2.5V...Maybe the MT-2?  I think I read that it will have more power?

[illconditioned]

I'm thrilled with all of the new offerings for stealthable digital recorders, but also a bit frustrated. My H140 is on the blink and I'm considering something new. I'd prefer NOT to have to use my battery box or preamp. I want a small, all-in-one solution that I can plug my mics (with 3.5mm plug) into. Since I like to record loud rock music, it needs to have enough plug-in power to adequately run the mics. What I can't understand is why all of the offerings seem to offer only around 4v. It seems so basic that a recorder should offer around 9v so it can provide enough dynamic range for mics. Does anyone know of an option that is under $500. I still haven't heard how many volts the new Sony provides. Apparently the new Marantz only offers around 4v.

What mics are you trying to run?

I've successfully run Sennheiser MKE2 on Edirol R09 (2.5v through a 2.2k resistor).  5v is *plenty* for any mic, including DPA406x.

Well, if the MT outputs phantom (or at least 30v, lol) then you could just use standard AT8533 adapters to drive any electret.

BTW, I agree with you that using plug-in power is great for convenience.  Less gear, and no need to remember to check the battery.

 Richard

[aaronji]

BTW, I agree with you that using plug-in power is great for convenience.  Less gear, and no need to remember to check the battery.

I have been wondering about this a lot, since I just got one of the new Marantz recorders with the 5V.  But some other threads and conversations I have had led me to believe I should always use a battery box or pre-amp.  It would be great to use plug-in and have such a light set-up.  Also, I go to a lot of jazz, which maybe doesn't require tons of power to the mics (i.e. a bit on the quieter side)?

[Arni99]

BTW, I agree with you that using plug-in power is great for convenience.  Less gear, and no need to remember to check the battery.

I have been wondering about this a lot, since I just got one of the new Marantz recorders with the 5V.  But some other threads and conversations I have had led me to believe I should always use a battery box or pre-amp.  It would be great to use plug-in and have such a light set-up.  Also, I go to a lot of jazz, which maybe doesn't require tons of power to the mics (i.e. a bit on the quieter side)?

you don´t need a bbox as the marantz provides 5V on mic-in and it has a 2 step attenuator built in (-12dB and -24dB).
am thinking of trying the 620 too and use it with my dpa 4061 on mic-in for sielnt and loud shows.