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Mic phantom power to Komodo?

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Lars Wikstrom

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Wondering what people are using to run phantom power to their shotgun mics to the 1/8 Komodo input? I have been looking for a simple box with XLR on one side and a 1/8 line level out on the other. Currently I am using my Zoom H4N as that interface, I want something simpler and wonder what other people are doing?

Thanks.
 
I use a Sound Devices MixPre-D 6 mk2. :)

Dump the H4n. They're crap. Get a proper mixer like a Sound Devices, one of the Zoom f series, or one of the BeachTek devices that's made for SLRs. Most of those have 1/8" stereo outputs that you can run to the mic in on your Komodo. Feed it good sound, and you end up with (shocker) good sound.

A Sound Devices MixPre-D 3 would do nicely, and you can attach it to the bottom of the camera. The 32-bit audio option is kind of a nice bonus also; it's a great backup for the on-camera recording via the 1/8th inch jack, so in case you aren't able to keep track of levels, you can still use that backup to rescue your audio.
 
The Comica Audio LinkFlex looks like a good option for low cost 48v phantom over XLR, output to 1/8" TRRS into Komodo. No doubt there are other RedUsers interested in that capability.

Would be great to know how it performs. Nobody expects Sound Devices quality, but even for run 'n' gun it needs to be decent.

Hopefully Lars, or anyone else using the Comica Audio LinkFlex, will report back to the RU community on their experiences. Some budget gear works a treat, some is fecal matter and never trust the marketing department ;-)

Cheers - #19
 
Blair S. Paulsen said:
The Comica Audio LinkFlex looks like a good option for low cost 48v phantom over XLR, output to 1/8" TRRS into Komodo. No doubt there are other RedUsers interested in that capability.

Would be great to know how it performs. Nobody expects Sound Devices quality, but even for run 'n' gun it needs to be decent.

Hopefully Lars, or anyone else using the Comica Audio LinkFlex, will report back to the RU community on their experiences. Some budget gear works a treat, some is fecal matter and never trust the marketing department ;-)

Cheers - #19
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I ordered it this afternoon. Will arrive next week and as soon as I can I will test it out and report back. Like you say, it is run and gun set up. Doubt it is a 1/4-20 mounting thread, so we shall see how it mounts.
 
Rakesh Malik said:
I use a Sound Devices MixPre-D 6 mk2. :)

Dump the H4n. They're crap. Get a proper mixer like a Sound Devices, one of the Zoom f series, or one of the BeachTek devices that's made for SLRs. Most of those have 1/8" stereo outputs that you can run to the mic in on your Komodo. Feed it good sound, and you end up with (shocker) good sound.

A Sound Devices MixPre-D 3 would do nicely, and you can attach it to the bottom of the camera. The 32-bit audio option is kind of a nice bonus also; it's a great backup for the on-camera recording via the 1/8th inch jack, so in case you aren't able to keep track of levels, you can still use that backup to rescue your audio.
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I agree with the advice on the Mix Pre 3 ii (need the "ii" for the 32 bit) I have one and love it! I tried it the other day with a rental komodo mounted to the bottom of the komodo and I think it made a pretty light run and gun kit.

I've used it quite a bit with other cameras and the sound quality is really amazing, I'm no pro- so the ability to fix my audio in post with the 32 bit is awesome!

If I run the Mix Pre 3 stereo out into the komodo- will the sound track end up on the card and basically just be synced sound that's processed by the SD?
 
John Pike said:
I agree with the advice on the Mix Pre 3 ii (need the "ii" for the 32 bit) I have one and love it! (snip) If I run the Mix Pre 3 stereo out into the komodo- will the sound track end up on the card and basically just be synced sound that's processed by the SD?
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Running the MixPre output into the Komodo should work just fine. That said, I would highly recommend copying the files from the SD card in the MixPre as a fail safe. 1/8" TRRS is not the most secure connection to begin with and all cameras have lots of electro-magnetic fields with the potential to impact the audio signal. Safe v sorry.

Cheers - #19
 
Blair S. Paulsen said:
Running the MixPre output into the Komodo should work just fine. That said, I would highly recommend copying the files from the SD card in the MixPre as a fail safe. 1/8" TRRS is not the most secure connection to begin with and all cameras have lots of electro-magnetic fields with the potential to impact the audio signal. Safe v sorry.

Cheers - #19
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That's perfect advice and I always like anything that adds redundancy. I'll try it out soon and see (or at least try to tell) if there's any difference in quality between what's recorded straight to SD and what goes to the Red. The main thing for me is to just keep it simple to sync in post. Have a Tig for timecode too but these seems simple for some run and gun stuff.
 
Michael Winokur said:
If all you need to do is power the mic, this is a cool bit of gear: Xvive P1 Phantom Power Supply 48V/12V USB Rechargeable Low Noise for Condenser Microphones, Recording Studios, Audio Equipment
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I had that one book marked as well, it seemed pretty cool and they are both the same price. I received the first one in the mail the other day and will set time aside this weekend to test it. I don't like the attached 1/8" cable, and it would be nice if it had a 1/4-20 mounting point to attach to my cage, but lets see how well it works.
 
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