So sometimes I can't patch a mic that needs phantom power through my snake (which goes straight to the patchbay) and then patch to my pre. The only way it'll work is if I bypass the patchbay and plug straight into the back of the pre (which is a pain with a big rack and all. Then I read some things (not very detailed) with people mentioning that internal phantom power degrades the sound. Is it better to use an external power source for my mics before I go into the snake. I figure if the mic is powered before it hits the snake, then I'll be good.
I've seen some older AKG units and Beyerdynamic units that look big as if they had nice big power supplies. I'd like to do this if it'll be easier on me and improve my signal.
Any insight on this?
Jason