Vocoder not working? Am I missing something?

synthstrumental · Post by **synthstrumental** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:34 pm

Hi, this probably comes off as a total newb question, but I have the kingkorg, and a CAD E100s mic (48V phanthom power required). I looked through the entire manual, and did everything it said in order to get the vocoder working, but since my mic is phantom powered, it doesn't work -- I have an AKAI EIE interface, so is there a way to run it through that, to make the vocoder work, since it requires 48vPP?

Thanks

synthstrumental · Post by **synthstrumental** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:16 pm

Nothing? Can you ONLY use the vocoder if you have a dynamic mic?

SanderXpander · Post by **SanderXpander** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:17 am

You could buy a phantom power supply. I don't know the EIE but if it has phantom power and direct outs you may be able to use that (assuming it works as a standalone unit). Phantom power boxes aren't that expensive, by the way.

CowboyNQ · Post by **CowboyNQ** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 2:51 am

Might be a basic suggestion, but did you turn the mic level up? It's the knob on the bottom left of the 'board.

Verbal Kint · Post by **Verbal Kint** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:49 am

Same here, I plugged in my AT4040 and I get no sound. The level is fully turned on to the right. RobotVocoder preset selected, Vocoder is active in red. No sound when I speak and press keys.

The manual doesn't say a word about 48V support. I assume the KK doesn't support it then...what is super weak for such a synth. If you offer a Vocoder, a XLR mic input + use of external power, a pre-amp should not be hard to be added. Not sure what Korg was thinking here.

SanderXpander · Post by **SanderXpander** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:05 pm

As far as I know, only the Korg Oasys ($7000+) and the Roland Fantom G ($3000+) offered phantom power. Use a dynamic mic.
FWIW there is a mic preamp. Just no phantom power. If you must use this mic, phantom power supplies aren't expensive. There are also condenser mics that work with a battery, like the AKG C1000.

Verbal Kint · Post by **Verbal Kint** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:02 am

Thanks for clarifying. Ordered a dynamic mic...

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:24 am

In my studio I use my Sennheiser 421 but live I would probably use my Sure SM-58. If I could I would buy a mic that has a hyper-cardioid pattern and doesn't require phantom power.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:27 am

I use a Shure SM 57 in the studio. I'll probably use that for live if I have to. Unless I can find a cheap SM 58. I already use one of those for my vocal mic.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:29 am

I just wondered, is the connection strong enough to use a mic that's wired through a gooseneck? Like something on the Microkorg?