Art Tube MP Studio Mic Preamp

[Lil'Yeshua]

Hey guys.
I was looking for a mic preamp to run different mic's and to experiment with studio mic's sometime down the road. I bought a Art Tube MP Studio Mic Preamp off Amazon. Has anyone configured input/output cables to interface a hand mic/studio mic to a CB/Ham radio?
Specifications:
http://m.guitarcenter.com/Item/Default.aspx?itemno=1171932&urx=1#features
Output Impedance:XLR/1/4;600 ohms/300 ohms.

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

Any suggestions for a good studio quality mic with XLR connections?
Note that the XLR on the ART tube is 600 ohms as compared to 300 ohms for the 1/4 output. I'm thinking that this would match up with a transceiver.

 

[dave457]

Mod your radio first

 

[Robb]

First of all, if you are going to go the distance by getting/using a mic preamp; then why would you bother using a CB mic?

http://www.worldwidedx.com/installa...-mic-sound-your-cb-export-radio-part-4-a.html

 

[ExitThirteen]

Most studio mics are going to be dynamic cardioid elements, and will work on most radios with just some minor changes in the radio's mic audio circuit. A preamp really isn't going to be needed unless there's a huge difference in output impedance on the mic itself.


I use a Shure SM58 studio mic on my station. I have tried several other studio mics, and I have found that the SM58 works the best for my voice. It sounds real good on my President Madison, which is the radio I specifically setup and modified to run with this particular mic.

Another brand of mic to look at would be Heil mics, those are also excellent mics to use.


~Cheers~

 

[Zagadka]

Just as an aside, this week's Ham Nation features Bob Heil talking about proper microphone technique. Might be helpful...

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

I'm curious and plan to experiment with tube preamps and studio quality mic's. One application may be CB/Ham transceivers. Robb;what did you do to modify your radio ? Plus my church is planning on setting up a studio to do video type productions and have formal training in this area of expertise. Since I'm a trainee learning a sound board,I'm interested in sound reproduction.
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[buickid]

If you want to dabble in any kind of live sound, such as in a church, I would recommend buying and reading and keeping handy (as a great reference) the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Known as one of the bibles of live sound engineers. The Sound Reinforcement Handbook: Gary Davis, Ralph Jones: 0073999009644: Amazon.com: Books

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

If you want to dabble in any kind of live sound, such as in a church, I would recommend buying and reading and keeping handy (as a great reference) the Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Known as one of the bibles of live sound engineers. The Sound Reinforcement Handbook: Gary Davis, Ralph Jones: 0073999009644: Amazon.com: Books

Thanks. I'm getting hands on training with this.
http://www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-16.4.2

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

I was wanting an interface to go between my Art Tube MP and my cb radio. An idea from Bulldog 777.
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[tecnicoloco]

Build your own,is more fun :headbang

Use a DPDT Switch <gotproof>

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

Build your own,is more fun :headbang

Use a DPDT Switch <gotproof>

I'll consider that. Thanks

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

I picked up my Art Tube MP Studio Tube mic preamp. I found a Shure mic at Sweetwater.com
I was thinking about getting two 10 ft. XLR cables w/ends. Instead of modifying the XLR output cable end,I might make an interface that the output XLR cable plugs into and a output four pin plug for a mic cord extension cable to go the radio.


http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM58

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

Connections
The preamp comes with a 9 volt AC not DC adapter.

 

[dave457]

That'll work