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No. A DI-box will not help. They are used to solve a completely different problem. My guess is that you are using cables of too low quality.
- Will phantom power hurt a condenser mic?
- Do I need phantom power for a condenser mic?
- What devices can provide microphones with phantom power?
- Can you use a DI box for a microphone?
Will phantom power hurt a condenser mic?
Phantom power is a dc voltage (11 – 48 volts) that powers the preamplifier of a condenser microphone. ... A balanced dynamic microphone is not affected by phantom power; however, an unbalanced dynamic microphone will be affected. Although the microphone will probably not be damaged, it will not work properly.
Do I need phantom power for a condenser mic?
The thing is, for a capacitor to work, it needs an outside energy source, such as a battery. Therefore, for your condenser microphone to work, it needs what is known as “phantom power.” This is unique to condenser microphones, as no other microphone requires phantom power.
What devices can provide microphones with phantom power?
Phantom power can be generated from mixing consoles, mic preamplifiers, or in-line phantom power supplies. All of Sound Devices microphone inputs supply phantom power. In general, phantom voltages are used to power electronics within condenser microphones.
Can you use a DI box for a microphone?
No, a DI box is not useful for a microphone. The purpose of a DI box is to convert the high impedance single of a guitar, bass, or keyboard output to a microphone level signal. There's no purpose to use a DI box with a microphone.
