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Default electret mics and phantom power

Ron Dargenio wrote:
I have a Sony ECM 999pR electret mic; I have used this for home
recording with a DAT recorder.
Would it be safe to use this mic with a recorder that has phantom
power without damaging the mic? The mic normally uses one AA battery
to power it. Thanks.


That's the entry-level M-S mike with the 1/8" plug on it? How are you
proposing to plug that into a balanced input? The answer to that question
basically tells you whether it's safe or not.
--scott

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