What kind of mic can I connect to use Rockbox to record?
There are several types of microphones. Dynamic: The one that’s available from Archos is a dynamic one. Dynamic microphones do not need external power to operate. They do however need a preamplifier to use them on your AJBR, which is included with the Archos stereo microphone. • cheap • no good sound quality of cheap dynamic mics (good enough for speech) • need amplifier • no batteries or phantom power needed Backplate Condenser: These are the professional mics. They need phantom power (48V) for charging the condenser. They also need an amplifier, because their output level is low. • good sound quality • need phantom power (48V) • need amplifier • expensive Electret Condenser: These capsules are cheap and result in a good recording quality. They don’t need phantom power voltage. They need power for the FET (field effect transistor) that’s inside. If you have such a mic with a battery in it, it is mostly because of the FET power, not because of an amplification circuit inside the mic. T
