[TenTec] Tentec Jupiter and Heil Mics

[Richards]

On 8/31/2014 1:53 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> I've never needed a preamp with a dynamic mic into a Ten Tec rig.
> _______________________________________________



Well... (he said with a smile, and in good humor...) you just have not 
LIVED until you try one!     ;-)

Consider:


	Different Strokes Dept.  No. 297873
	
We agree using the front panel microphone input should not require a 
preamp...  yet, I MOST OFTEN use a preamp with several different 
microphones as I prefer using the LINE-IN input on my Omni VII, and the 
not front panel mic input jack,  in which case the preamp handily brings 
the microphone output up to line level, and (depending on the 
microphone) supplies phantom voltage as well.

I generally prefer working at line level, especially with computer sound 
cards,  PA systems, radios, recording systems, etc.,  as I figure the 
external preamp is cleaner than the little one that is built into a the 
computer sound card, PA, recorder, or radio.   I am not saying it is 
always cleaner, just that I blithely presume it, and since I pay the 
bills, I usually get my way !   The customer is always right at my 
house. ...   ;-)

So, we agree, using the front panel mic input should not require a 
preamp.  But I say a pre-amp can be a very handy item when using 
alternate inputs.

Happy days, and Happy Holiday Weekend, OM.

-----------------------  JHR  --------------------------------