Mackie 1642, dynamic mics and phantom power

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Hi there. I am about to invest in an analogue mixing board to plug into my audio interface, in order to provide me with phantom power, balanced inputs and general convenience. I have been considering the Mackie 1642, which is perfect for my needs, I think. My only question relates to the phantom power - will I be able to switch on the phantom power (which is 1 switch for all channels) and still use dynamic and ribbon mics without damaging them? If not, is there a workaround or another similarly priced desk which will better serve my needs?
 
Allen Heath Mix Wizard will do ya, has individual on/off phantom per channel and has better pres and EQ. plus more routing options coming out of the console.
 
I think Mr. Sound is dead on. Two notes - phantom power won't mess up other mics and this is probably the wrong forum. Not that you need more input on this question but related ones should probably go in the rack equipment forum for more responses.

Hey Henry - How much better are the Allen & Heath pres? I've got a Mackie VLZ that's okay but I looked at the A&H Wizards. I bought the Mackie for live sound and I wanted the subgroups.


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Sky Blue Lou said:
I think Mr. Sound is dead on. Two notes - phantom power won't mess up other mics and this is probably the wrong forum. Not that you need more input on this question but related ones should probably go in the rack equipment forum for more responses.

Hey Henry - How much better are the Allen & Heath pres? I've got a Mackie VLZ that's okay but I looked at the A&H Wizards. I bought the Mackie for live sound and I wanted the subgroups.


lou
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Yeah the subgroups I surely miss when I have to use the mix wizard but it's not the end of the world for me.
The pres are better IMO as is the EQ (duel mid sweep) section.
But then again when I go to a Midas console the Allen Heath is left behind for the same reasons.
 
Unless it's one of the new Active Ribbon microphones that need the phantom power to drive it. ;)
 
I've read (here I think) that 1/4" plugs won't send phantom, so you could plug a dynamic in with a 1/4" cable safely while phantom is on.
 
buzzard bass said:
I've read (here I think) that 1/4" plugs won't send phantom, so you could plug a dynamic in with a 1/4" cable safely while phantom is on.
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Phantom power will not affect a dynamic at all. Jack type makes no diff. Ribbons may be a problem depending on the vintage and wiring scheme. Safer not to have phantom on with a ribbon.*

*I just learned this today. After the first few posts I did a search. Best bet is to RTFM.

;)
lou
 
buzzard bass said:
So a 1/4" plug will supply phantom power?
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Nope. In fact try sending any mic in with a 1/4 and you'll be hard pressed to get any sound. Unless it's one of those mics that have an attached 1/4 cable.
 
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