[mijknahs]

The only problem I might have with condensers (Beta 87?) is occasionally I need to play with a PA/amp that doesn't have phantom power. Any way around that?

[strumminsix]

having a good tight bottom

The mic, right?

[Laytonco]

Great points here but everyone needs to find their own Mic. I was very unhappy in how I sounded with my Shure. I went to Guitar Center and they set me up on a PA system and brought over 6 different mics and I basically sat there and soundchecked and sang. For my voice, the Senheisser was the best.

Gil

[tcsned]

The only problem I might have with condensers (Beta 87?) is occasionally I need to play with a PA/amp that doesn't have phantom power. Any way around that?

you can always get an external phantom power supply - here's one:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT8801

[RiverRat]

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[jeffm725]

The only problem I might have with condensers (Beta 87?) is occasionally I need to play with a PA/amp that doesn't have phantom power. Any way around that?

In the 80's I used to have an EV BK-1 (because me and my bandmates at the time saw Jerry using one on a JGB tour) this mic required phantom power, but also had a comparment for a 4.5 volt battery if phantom power was not available. Problem was that it was a bitch to find that battery! (really only camera stores carried them)

[Rusty the Scoob]

having a good tight bottom

The mic, right?

Both, I'd say.

[RiverRat]

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