Phantom powered mic question

[3amigosproductions]

lets say that i get a dvx100b, and it has phantom powered inputs, can i use regular xlr mics and not use batteries, and that phantom power charges it, or do i have to get a phantom powered mic

[jburas]

If the camera has phantom power you can use any XLR microphone. You can turn off phantom power for mics that do not need it.

[3amigosproductions]

If the camera has phantom power you can use any XLR microphone. You can turn off phantom power for mics that do not need it.

But do i need a battery for a regular xlr mic or can i use phantom power as a battery

[jburas]

With phantom power, no batteries are required.

[sonnyfromda02]

There's some mics that use either or. (I just happened to be searching for mics earlier and saw them).

[3amigosproductions]

There's some mics that use either or. (I just happened to be searching for mics earlier and saw them).

would an sgm-1x be one of them?


also anyone know if this is legit?
http://www.us1photo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3906

[PadawanGeek]

I have the Azden SGM-1x. It uses only battery power, no need (or want) for phantom power.

[rick3000]

You'll be fine with any XLR microphone. Some actually sound better running of of phantom power like the Rode NTG2 or NT3. But some mics (not many) are a little weird and require the battery to be in place even when using phantom power to complete the circuit.

[3amigosproductions]

My question is still, do i need a battery for an sgm1x or can i just use the phantom power