My plan for XLR/TRS/Phantom Power

[incursio]

Hopefully someone here with more knowledge than I have can confirm that my plan here will work.

I have a need to record 3 condenser mics. My Yamaha AW4416 only gives me 2 XLR/phantom power/pre ports. So I am stuck trying to figure out how to get that third mic in the mix.

If I buy a stand alone phantom power unit, like this one:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AudioTechnica-CP8506-4CH-Phantom-Power-Supply?sku=337501

Can't I basically buy (I can't make it myself) a converter cable to convert the XLR output into TRS, and run that into the balanced inputs 3-8 on the AW?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DonF]

If inputs 3 - 8 are microphone inputs, the answer is yes. If they're line inputs, you'll need preamps. A quick Google search seems to indicate that they are in fact microphone inputs, so you should be all set once you get the XLR to TRS cables.

 

[incursio]

Cool - thanks for the reply Don!

I'm no cabling guru, so I was a bit unsure.

Peace!