I didn't think they had plugin power did they??
I could be wrong, then again I always use a BB so never tried without...
I assumed they did based on the iriver Taper's FAQ where it states they supply 2.5v. However, I think you may be right since I see no rockbox setting to change the line-in to a mic-in. If there is no way to change, how would the recorder know if you were using line or mic?
rockbox source: "line-in" = usually plugin-power for external mics.
with my H120 and H140 plugin-power was provided.
nevertheless I always use a bbox for powering my mics with 12V, so its not a big issue.
perhaps all iHP-100 models DON´T support plugin-power.
roadpal just mailed me:
"hi,
you need to talk our engineer named "peter"
510-445-0188
thanks for your reply. "
could someone from U.S. call peter? I can´t call abroads with my company-cellphone.......