Thread self-powered mic into Focusrite Scarlett 2i2?

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1 Posted on 08/30/2016 at 02:45:16

Hello,
I'm new to audio recording and this is probably a silly question.
I need to record a violin player just for monitoring progress and sharing with friends. Until now I've been using the computer mic.
I have a Scarlett 2i2 (first generation) and a Philips SBC ME570 microphone. It's a stereo electret condenser mic that works with AA batteries (no phantom power) and has a TRS stereo jack (no XLR).
Will this mic work with the Scarlett 2i2 without damaging either the interface or the mic?
How to I plug it in? (I guess as line in?)
thanks.

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2 Posted on 08/31/2016 at 10:02:52

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3 Posted on 08/31/2016 at 10:04:06

Hi self powered mics should work.
In your case it has a trs connector what means it has to use the line in port

I can not find output specs... Other than its impedance of 600ohm.

So the only thing you can discover is that the mic signal is way to low and thus not work with your 2i2 unless you use some kind of adapter to change the trs to xlr

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4 Posted on 09/12/2016 at 01:29:44

Thanks (sorry for late reply). I will give it a try.

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