Oktava - battery powered phantom adapter?

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borax

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Hi,

I just received my Oktava MK-12 and want to use it for some voice over work on my desktop computer but my soundcard doesn't have a pre-amp.

For a few years I have been using a Sennheiser ME-66 with the same audio card with no problem because it has built in phantom power.

Is it possible to buy a small battery powered phantom power adapter that would just look like an extension to the mic as in the ME-66?
(I really like the simplicity of design with the ME-66 and don't want to have to buy a klunky rack mount style pre-amp)

I already own a small battery powered pre-amp that goes from XLR to mini stereo which I use with my laptop, but cosmetically it still looks a bit awkward, and since my desktop has an XLR in, it would be great to get something that has XLR out.


While I am on this subject what is the difference between phantom power and a pre-amp? (I assume there is none?)

Thanks :)
 
the me( k-6) doesnt have build in -phantom power - it can supply low bias voltage to power the me capsule .

there is no such device you are describing as long as i know .

you can buy battery powered box and stick the mic direct , dinekey make one good ( stupid to do it if you ask me for the same money you can buy something much useful))
check if your xlr input is accept mic level . might be it support line only , so you will need pre for your mic .
check the berengher product line - you probably find something for 50 bucks
to place on your table :-)
phantom power - is the voltage you need to power your mic ,
the k-6 convert it low bias and power the capsule
octava - convert it to higher voltage to polarize the capsule
completely different
preamp is the device which take low voltage your mic produce and amplify it - the only relation between them that some pre have the ability suply that voltage and some dont .
 
Oleg what do you mean about wrong number?

I was hoping for some sort of adapter that could carry a double A battery to power the mic.

If this is not the right thing, is there something similar that could do the job?
 
You need 48v phantom power adaptor. Go to the same section you have been looking in at www.bhphotovideo.com and look for the ones that can do 48v. There is a bunch of them. You might want to get one that can go from 9v to 48v so you can use it for other mics as well.
 
Jontuttle,

Could you post a link to one of the adapters that you think will work?

I have read a bunch of posts about the Oktava and have never heard anyone mention that you need to buy a phantom adapter.

Today I did my first test and failed to get a signal from the mic just plugged into the HVX. My levels were up and the settings were right.

I feel like I am missing a step somewhere...
 
Hey whats with the two's Oleg?

Oleg 2
Banned Twice
read the manuals, twice

Could you just tell me if the Oktava will work with the HVX without a phantom power adapter?
 
hvx has to have phantom power on. mic/line must be set to mic. input selector must be set to inp 1 or inp 2, whichever mic is plugged into. Gains must be set.

And, don't plug/unplug the mic with phantom power on.
 
I have the settings correct and without phantom power the Oktava is not outputting a signal.

Does the HVX supply phantom power?

or do you just set the camera to Mic input and it should work fine?
 
Yes phantom power is available on the HVX but no it is not automatically on. You have to switch it on. Until you turn it on the Oktava will not do anything.
 
Oh, got it. As you can see I haven't had my HVX long.

Anyway, Wabbit can you recommend an external phantom power adapter for the Oktava that would look similar to the kind that comes with the Sennheiser ME-66?

All I want is a simple tube that can take a double A battery to power the mic. Does one exist?
 
what you are looking for doesnt exist far as i know. trust oleg and follow his links. and do some research on phantom power, i dont think you get what its all about.
 
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