Using a AT897 Mic with a Sony PDX 10 Phantom Power question at DVinfo.net

Ari Shomair · March 29th, 2005, 04:15 PM

The AT897 microphone requires 11 - 52V, 2 mA typical -
a PDX10 pumps out 48V for its MIC - is it a problem that the AT897 could potentially require 4v more then the PDX10 provides?

Thanks

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 29th, 2005, 04:17 PM

Potentially, yes. In practicality and reality, no.
The 897 on the PDX will be just fine.

Jay Massengill · March 30th, 2005, 07:34 AM

The mic doesn't "need" up to 52 volts of phantom power, it can "accept" up to 52 volts. This is to make allowances for differences in the power supply, not what the mic needs to work properly.

March 29th, 2005, 04:15 PM	#1
Ari Shomair Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LA, California, USA Posts: 224	Using a AT897 Mic with a Sony PDX 10 Phantom Power question The AT897 microphone requires 11 - 52V, 2 mA typical - a PDX10 pumps out 48V for its MIC - is it a problem that the AT897 could potentially require 4v more then the PDX10 provides? Thanks

March 29th, 2005, 04:17 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Potentially, yes. In practicality and reality, no. The 897 on the PDX will be just fine. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

March 30th, 2005, 07:34 AM	#3
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	The mic doesn't "need" up to 52 volts of phantom power, it can "accept" up to 52 volts. This is to make allowances for differences in the power supply, not what the mic needs to work properly.