how to go about building a phantom power box..

[dietcookie]

So there is a plethora of plans available online, but I know nothing about electronics and the cost of parts is much less than a pre-built one so I'm willing to learn and take the time to build it, anyone know of plans with pictures step by step sort of? any help is appreciated, thanks

 

[sloop]

You could go this route

I have no idea what the quality is on the finished product.

http://www.paia.com/phantom.htm

 

[dietcookie]

Re: You could go this route

I have no idea what the quality is on the finished product.

http://www.paia.com/phantom.htm

yeah but i don;t know how to read schematics.

 

[crazydoc]

Here's another design.
http://www.new-line.nl/default.asp?i=61
You're going to have problems if you can't read schematics, though - why not just buy a supply
http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=8170&Category=Recording_Accessories
or
http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=1990&Category=Recording
or a cheap preamp with phantom power
http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=10658&Category=Audio_Processors
or mixer
http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=8174&Category=Mixers

This would be cheaper and less hassle in the long run if you're not used to building projects.

 

[mixsit]

"yeah but i don;t know how to read schematics."

If PAIA is anything like the kits I've seen in the past, in otherwords, has good step-by-step instructions, then all you'll need is some basic tools and patience, mainly to get up to speed on your soldering skills.
And, more than likely some of it will rub off as usefull skill and insight into what the components and schematics mean.
If you're inclined, I'd say go for it.
Wayne

 

[dietcookie]

"yeah but i don;t know how to read schematics."

If PAIA is anything like the kits I've seen in the past, in otherwords, has good step-by-step instructions, then all you'll need is some basic tools and patience, mainly to get up to speed on your soldering skills.
And, more than likely some of it will rub off as usefull skill and insight into what the components and schematics mean.
If you're inclined, I'd say go for it.
Wayne

Yea thats exactly what I wanted to do, get it for maybe cheaper, spend hours on it and have something I made my self, with the knowledge of reading schematics and stuff. So whats a good plan and where do I start learning?