Phantom Power and Pre Amps

[rups712000]

Could anybody please offer me a simple defintion of Phantom Power and Pre Amp?

I am v new to this and am considering a mixer/controller/interface desk (new Roland si24). the desk itself has alanced Phantom power on the 8 XLR inputs, but I see no mention of Mic pres. Does this mean that I will also have to purchase a good mic pre unit such as a focusrite/joe meek?

Just for info I have an AKG C414 on order for the Mic itself....

with gracious thanks for your help here!

r7

 

[SS454]

No the board will have pres. They will be labeled "gain". You may decide, in the future, that you want better pres, but the ones on the board will probably be fine in the meantime.