About Audigy NX and Microphone

I just want to know if the Sound Blaster Audigy NX accepts a micphone which needs 48v phantom power.
Thanks

jackczl wrote:
I just want to know if the Sound Blaster Audigy NX accepts a micphone which needs 48v phantom power.
Thanks
By the specs there is no 48V phantom power feed on that device --> you need a separate mic-pre w/ phantom power to get your mic working.
Here are some low priced USB devices w/ 48V phantom power onboard:
Alesis IO2 (from ~120US$ -->) - http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALEIO2
M-Audio MobilePre USB (~145US$) -
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Recording/Computer/Hardware?sku=701368
Tapco by Mackie LinkUSB (~150US$) - http://www.zzounds.com/item--TAPLINKUSB
Behringer BCA2000 (~180US$) - http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHBCA2000
jutapa

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