Question for MR8 users

[Mike W]

I'm brand new to recording and have a question.

I'm interested in recording acoustic guitar only and need to know if the MR8 has the power to run a condenser mic. Any suggestions on mics for me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[ch2os7]

no the mr8 does not have phantom power for condenser mics. I get a really great acoustic sound using AKG 1000CS which can be operated with a battery. I have also used MXL 990 with good results (for an inexpensive large diaphragm condenser.) I have a friend who uses a Shure SM57 and he gets great acoustic sound. I also use a Behringer UB802 mixer for the better preamps and 48 volt phantom power. good luck

[pjh6467]

Get a mixer with a pre amp and phantom power. The UB802 ch mentions is only $50.00 and works great. And SM57 mic will fit your needs also. Depending on your budget that would be the cheapest way to go.

[kdgospel]

what pj said.

[junplugged]

mixer good, maybe better than my Art V3 w/ presets for eq but small and handy. I use it w/ my V67 condensor, but it's a large dia. I'd like to try a nice small dia. condenser mic... but my v3 is only 1 channel so my acou. is mono. not sure if i next want the rack 2ch v3 or a mixer. choices choices.... but I'd also need another cond. mic, or 2 of the same. I think I'll try my 2 dynamics into it in x/y config to see if i like it and then not decide to get 2 condesors and a 2 ch phantom box or mic pre or mixer....