Hello guys! New member here 🙂
I'm trying to build my own microphone AB switch. Something like this:
https://www.palmer-germany.com/en/products/signal-splitter-switcher/5114/abo
or
HotShot DM-1 - Radial Engineering
But both of them are specified only for use with dynamic microphones. I want to use it also with condenser mic but I can't figure out how to do the wiring so there are no pops because of the phantom power.
What it should have:
1 XLR input
2 XLR outputs
Should be able to be used with dynamic or condenser microphones (with phantom power)
Optional LED indicator of either channel
Is there anyone who has already tried something like this? Or someone who would be able to help me?
Any help will be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Honza.
I'm trying to build my own microphone AB switch. Something like this:
https://www.palmer-germany.com/en/products/signal-splitter-switcher/5114/abo
or
HotShot DM-1 - Radial Engineering
But both of them are specified only for use with dynamic microphones. I want to use it also with condenser mic but I can't figure out how to do the wiring so there are no pops because of the phantom power.
What it should have:
1 XLR input
2 XLR outputs
Should be able to be used with dynamic or condenser microphones (with phantom power)
Optional LED indicator of either channel
Is there anyone who has already tried something like this? Or someone who would be able to help me?
Any help will be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Honza.
I found exactly what I'm looking for!
HotShot 48V - Radial Engineering
But it's hell expensive!!! So I still want to build one by myself 🙂 If anyone has ideas how to accomplish that it will be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Honza.
HotShot 48V - Radial Engineering
But it's hell expensive!!! So I still want to build one by myself 🙂 If anyone has ideas how to accomplish that it will be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Honza.
Looks like a new product. It uses a microcontroller that sets a 5mS delay to mute the switching noises.
Probably not something you can easily duplicate.
Probably not something you can easily duplicate.
No fooling. Use two P48 microphone preamps. Switch the OUTputs.
It is sure possible to switch two mikes to one input but chasing all the POPS out will be tedious.
It is sure possible to switch two mikes to one input but chasing all the POPS out will be tedious.
Yes, switching phantom power _will_ pop, you cannot avoid this. So each microphone needs separate phantom power continuously.
The only other alternative is to incorporate a muting function during switch over, long enough to cover the pop.
The only other alternative is to incorporate a muting function during switch over, long enough to cover the pop.
This one is also the exact one I'm looking for.
SELECTORXL - Catalog - Whirlwind
It looks like I would need to make the 48V phantom power supply (I want to house everything in the same box) and then use passive AB switch which should be simple. So my other question is. Does anyone know how to make phantom power supply?
Thanks a lot guys for your ideas, so far it helped me to find the right path!
Honza.
SELECTORXL - Catalog - Whirlwind
It looks like I would need to make the 48V phantom power supply (I want to house everything in the same box) and then use passive AB switch which should be simple. So my other question is. Does anyone know how to make phantom power supply?
Thanks a lot guys for your ideas, so far it helped me to find the right path!
Honza.
Use a mixing desk.
A Behringer 802 for 50 bucks is perhaps a cheaper solution than two phantom supplies and feature slow ramp 48V.
A Behringer 802 for 50 bucks is perhaps a cheaper solution than two phantom supplies and feature slow ramp 48V.
I agree with MAACO, look at that Behringer Xenyx802 mixer, or the Mackie Mix8, Mackie 402VLZ4, Yamaha MG06, and others. They are all very similar - two XLR inputs with phantom power. They even have some EQ. Unlike a simple A/B switch, you can mix levels for mics that do not naturally have the same output levels. Some include an FX send.
Hi and sorry if i jump. I am looking for a little mixer but with a very low Equivalent Input Noise from the mic input.
I have already a Mackie 402VLZ4 that is said to be very ok in this regard but i wonder if there is any thing beating it for lowest noise.
I will be using it as a noise analyzer through headphones. High efficiency. Like a stetoscope let's say.
I have already a Mackie 402VLZ4 that is said to be very ok in this regard but i wonder if there is any thing beating it for lowest noise.
I will be using it as a noise analyzer through headphones. High efficiency. Like a stetoscope let's say.