Live Sound & Production

[Jeff Cardinal]

I have a bunch of condenser mikes that I like. There are a couple of venues I work at that have older boards that don't have phantom power. I would like to use my condenser mikes at these venues. My question: does anyone make a unit that has a battery that could power these mikes? I'm thinking of a unit that would plug in in series with the XLR mike cable. Jeff.

[RoadRanger]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Phantom-Power-Supplies/ci/15142/N/4294240039

[agedhorse]

Yes there are quite a few to choose from.

What mics do you have, some can use an internal bias battery.

[wasRbts]

I used to have this Samson unit - which was listed on the PHPhoto page someone linked earlier.

2 channel for $50.

It worked fine.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/294032-REG/Samson_SASPHANT_S_Phantom_2_Channel_48V.html

[TimmyP]

I'd just use whatever mics you have (or the venue has) that will function with the console.  I can't see spending money for something that you use only one place - unless it's one of the best places you play.