rosa Posted January 9, 2024 Report Posted January 9, 2024 Hi, I have a Coles 4104 that sounds good, but the noise of the preamp is very noticeable when I turn it up to the level needed. Ive tried 3 different preamps with similar results. Its the same noise of a preamp that is heard when turning up the gain without a mic loading it. When I connect the microphone, the noise is the exact same, but combined with the microphones signal. Searching online I don't see any mention of this issue. Could anyone who has used this microphone describe their experience? I've used other, much cheaper, ribbon microphones and never noticed this level of noise. Thanks, Rodrigo Quote
Izen Ears Posted January 11, 2024 Report Posted January 11, 2024 Have you tried a CL-1 or CL-2? The cloudlift will probably take care of that noise floor. Quote
rosa Posted January 11, 2024 Author Report Posted January 11, 2024 Thanks. I’m sure it would help, but what I’m trying to find out is if the microphone is malfunctioning. Quote
Izen Ears Posted January 12, 2024 Report Posted January 12, 2024 You need to use the cloud lifter before the preamp, then any preamp should work. Until you try it out with a cloud lift, I would assume your mic is perfectly functional. Quote
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