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Audio Preamp

if I'm gettng a condenser microphone Do I need a preamp?

I m thinking 'about getting a microphone condenser. What I want to know is I need a preamp? I have an M-Audio FireWire 410 with phantom power. Could I just to the microphone via the FireWire cable instead of a preamp? because you can add an additional volume via the FireWire cable.

Depends what you want to use the microphone. A pre-amplifier is a big plus if you voice (like a compressor), but probably too much for micing an amp guitar or a wind instrument. You're not "need" of a preamplifier in any situation. Some condenser mics have a battery that can connect to anything, and others do not require phantom power, it already has. A preamplifier only gives you a bigger, more warm sound and helps maintain a voice rang hollow.

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