RTA Mic socket Power feed

Krazy B

Does any one know if the RTA mic socket only power feeds when it is in use for the Wizards (ie when the RTA mic button is pushed in)? I was thinking of using it to power a lamp for my desk.

Gadget

NOT recommended! :shock:

Krazy B

So glad I asked.

Thanks Gadget

Gadget

Console little light outlets have a power supply made to provide MUCH more current than the Mic Phantom can provide...

Dra

Nice thinking "outside the box" though. 8)

DRA

Krazy B

Dra wrote:

Nice thinking "outside the box" though. 8)

DRA

Thanks. Trying to avoid using a spare channel on my desk.

Gadget

Thanks. Trying to avoid using a spare channel on my desk.

:shock: HUH :shock: :?

Gadget

NEVER EVER PLUG A LIGHT INTO ANYTHING THAT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE! Phantom power is only capable of micro-current.. otherwise, if it was plugged into a mic with a transformer (impedance matching though it is) (like the SM58 for instance) it would instantly SMOKE :shock: the transformer

Dra

Gadget, What about LED? Still too much?

DRA

Gadget

Well ... that depends entirely on the LED...today's high power one can draw significant power I would not chance it.. I checked with my son on this and he said that total system power on larger consoles runs less than 1 amp total.. again he says it depends on the LEDs and how many there are..

I still do not recommend it without checking with the console manufacturer...