travis
Well-known member
I just recently built a 1290EZ mic pre (Martins project) and I am trying to find a solution for direct recording from unbalanced outputs (synth, sampler). Some folks have already given me very helpful advice on the 1290 build thread, but I decided to start a new thread because I think that the discusion might not belong there and I still am a little unsure of how to procede.
From my understanding my options are to either add DI boxes to the chain or to use TS> XLR cables. I would prefer to not have to buy/build anything that is not absolutely necessary at the moment so my inclination is to just use the un-balanced cables, but forum member tmuikku brought up the concern that I have a chance of shorting out Phantom power (if switched on):
If anyone could else could confirm this or advise me on a possible solution I would greatly apreciate it .
Page 8 of martins guide shows how the phantom is connected to input XLR pin 2 and 3 if this helps:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/EZ1290/assembly4.pdf
Thank you, I would love to figure this out ;D
From my understanding my options are to either add DI boxes to the chain or to use TS> XLR cables. I would prefer to not have to buy/build anything that is not absolutely necessary at the moment so my inclination is to just use the un-balanced cables, but forum member tmuikku brought up the concern that I have a chance of shorting out Phantom power (if switched on):
Both xlr pin 2 and 3 would have the +48V so basically your phantom supply could still burn since it would be dumping current to the synth output ground potential?
If anyone could else could confirm this or advise me on a possible solution I would greatly apreciate it .
Page 8 of martins guide shows how the phantom is connected to input XLR pin 2 and 3 if this helps:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/EZ1290/assembly4.pdf
Thank you, I would love to figure this out ;D