Self Powered Mic...huh?

[santucci218]

Okay, so I have a Digitech Jamman. I figured it would be cool to plug my mic into it then do some skat or beatboxing and then play over it, but no..not simple enough.

I guess i dont have a "self powered" mic..

Here is my mic, tell me if this is why i am not getting any sound.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--CADGXL2400

CAD GXL 2400...

So, if that one doesnt work, what would be a good one to get that would work? I'm not looking to spend a fortune..

[soulgaard1]

Yes.
That one needs phantom power to work.
You could get a small preamp or mixer to run it through before entering the jamman.

[emils]

You need one of these

http://www.zzounds.com/item--ARTPHANII

[God-of-Thunder]

If you want to beatbox, you will destroy the diaphragm on that condenser mic. My suggestion, Audix OM5. It's a dynamic mic, I have a couple of them that my band uses for vocals which also includes some beatboxing and it sounds awesome.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-AUI-OM5PAK

I suggest you sell the CAD and get the Audix or at least the Shure SM58 because the CAD is more of a studio microphone.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-SHU-SM58LC

-GOT

[santucci218]

when you say more of a studio mic, what makes them different exactly?

[Marcury]

Most (if not all) condenser mikes need power. You need to get a dynamic. Can't go wrong with a good old Shure SM 57 or 58

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM57/
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM58/

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by santucci218

when you say more of a studio mic, what makes them different exactly?

In the recording studio typically they will get the greatest detail and dynamic range by using microphones with a large, very thin diaphragm. That diaphragm is vulnerable to damage from plosive sounds, so for vocalists they will put a pop shield in front. For aggro rappers they may put double thickness of pop filter. For extreme cases (including beatboxing) they will use a mic that is not so vulnerable, figuring the detail and dynamic range are less important than getting the track down without damaging anything.

Seriously though, get a dynamic mic from Shure or Audix. They are tough, perfect for rap/beatbox, and require no phantom power.

And as another guy mentioned above, it is very very common for condenser mics to require phantom power; the only exceptions I know of are ones that contain a battery pack.