Presonus Audio electronic D8 user manual Operation, Microphones, Condenser, Dynamic

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OPERATION

3.1 MICROPHONES

The DigiMax D8 works with all standard microphones including dynamic, ribbon and condenser microphones.

3.1.1 Condenser

Condenser microphones tend to generate a high-quality audio signal and are one of the most popular mic choices for today’s studio recording applications. Because of their design technology, condenser microphones require a power source, which can be provided from a small battery, external power supply or from microphone inputs as phantom power. The DigiMax D8 sends phantom power over XLR inputs only.

3.1.2 Dynamic

Dynamic microphones are possibly the most widely used microphone type – especially in live shows and when recording loud source signals such as guitar amplifiers and kick drums. They are usually less expensive than condenser and ribbon microphones, resistant to physical damage and typically handle high sound pressure levels (SPL) very well. Unlike condenser microphones, dynamic microphones do not require a power source. In the vast majority of cases, phantom power will have no effect on a dynamic microphone’s audio quality or sensitivity and will not damage the microphone. You should consult your microphone’s documentation to confirm.

Dynamic microphones, especially ribbon microphones, tend to generate low output voltages, so they typically need more preamp gain than a condenser microphone.

Ribbon

Ribbon microphones are a special type of dynamic microphone and get their name from the thin metal ribbon used in their design. Ribbon microphones have very high quality sound reproduction qualities – especially higher frequencies sounds. However, they are very fragile and typically cannot handle high SPL’s.

The most important thing to note about Ribbon microphones is that nearly all Ribbon Microphones do not require phantom power. PLEASE NOTE: unless a Ribbon microphone calls specifically for phantom power, sending phantom power to a ribbon microphone will severely damage it – usually beyond repair.

Regardless of the microphone type you are using, we recommend reading your microphone’s user’s manual thoroughly before engaging phantom power or if any other usage questions may arise.

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Contents Digimax D8 Presonus Limited Warranty Table of Contents Page Overview IntroductionFeatures Summary of featuresWhat is in the BOX Controls & Connections Front Panel LayoutControls & Connections Back Panel Layout Controls & Connections Operation MicrophonesCondenser DynamicDigital Connections and Syncronization Adat Optical LightpipeBNC Sync and Word Clock Setting Up Your DAW Software Master/Slave and Multiple Digital DevicesSample Hook UP Diagrams Using the DigiMax D8 with ProToolsUsing multiple DigiMax D8 with the FireStudio LightPipe Operation Specifications Technical Information
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