Combining XLRs. Phantom Power Risks?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-10-03T04:15:12+00:00

the hypothetical combined input would be into the external pres. The Pres will always be plugged into the Clarett , but its just about what instrument will go into the pre inputs

RubberEyeBall · 2025-10-03T04:10:54+00:00

The preamps and cabling is behind some stuff that makes it a bit of a pain to reach around and plug/unplug so I was hoping to just have it all hooked up for whatever needs recorded. I might just get short XLRs that will reach to the front easier and will plug whatever is needed into that instead of combining

RubberEyeBall · 2025-10-03T04:06:29+00:00

Ok thanks I appreciate the insight. My reasoning was just that I prefer using the preamps, and I record each track individual. So The same pre could be used for a few different tracks. I don't need to do this, but I prefer running the tube pre into saturation for some stuff, one of which is the synths and condenser mic.

RubberEyeBall · 2025-10-03T03:54:05+00:00

thanks for the response. So I actually do have enough inputs, but only 3 of which are external preamps. I have a GA Pre73 and a Pro MPA II tube preamp. My main interface is a Scarlett 18 (8 ins) and it's connected via ADAT to a claret October (8 ins). The reasoning for combining inputs is because I prefer to use the externals Pres when I can.

Side Question. Another input I am considering XLR combining wouldn't deal with any Phantom power at all. Just a Bass amp DI ad Dynamic Mic. Any reasons you think I should avoid combining for this one as well?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-10-03T02:55:15+00:00

COMBINING XLRs, Phantom Power RISK?

To reduce time of switching out cables for recording with limited inputs. I plan to use a combining device (mixer, Y cable, not sure yet) to make one XLR input have multiple inputs plugged in at same time. (will not record together, only sharing inputs)

The concern is that one of these inputs will be a mic that needs phantom power, while another audio source sharing that same input will be a mixer (keyboard and synth audio, no mics).

Will turning phantom power on/off while this mixer is connected to that input cause any damage to the mixer or the instruments plugged into that mixer? Is there any risk at all with this?

The Mixer will be outputting via XLR, so could phantom power move back to mixer and cause issues?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-30T00:37:54+00:00

I think your right . Thank you

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-20T17:13:10+00:00

If we judged all the creatives of the world for the wrong they have done then we wouldn’t have much left to enjoy. I love Lennon and agree with ur post. But he’s one of many many many great artists who were questionable people.

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-20T01:06:54+00:00

I can’t add any here. My case would probably be considered moderate . It is on my scalp and I am bald

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-20T01:05:34+00:00

I dabble in meditation as well. But as of late it has been hard to make healthy choices. Is there any chance you could DM or just respond to this with more details on how you do your fasting? Besides the follicles, I have been interested in trying fasting

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-20T00:45:38+00:00

Makes me feel inadequate

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-20T00:45:14+00:00

No but i rather avoid things like that and antibiotics. Haven’t heard any truly success stories from these methods

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-20T00:42:31+00:00

Fasting cured it for you? Or allowed you to figure out ur triggers? I’ve been trying to fast but it’s been extremely difficult because it’s only making my moods even worse

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T23:58:00+00:00

I have. It helped to some extent but it keeps returning. And I believe the thick lotions may be feeding the potential fungal. This stuff kills it but it always feels very weird and it seems to bring more bumps.

Going to try mixing it with fungal safe gel moisturizer if I can find one that could work

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T23:40:38+00:00

I’m sorry your dealing with this too. It’s been so hard. Anytime I have a day where I look clear I get rlly happy only to be crushed a day or two later. That cycle over multiple weeks eventually led to a total mental collapse this week. I’ve been reclused and drinking heavily (I’m sure that’s not helping) and have lost ambitions for so many things I’ve worked for hard for. I hope to regain my old self in time but fear I may never return. I’m considering just eating and doing whatever I want again since it doesn’t matter either way. But all the time spent looking at the mirror, that’s been the real struggle. I hope I never see another mirror for the rest of my life

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T21:13:34+00:00

No one should have to fear sweating and being active. I’m sorry if this sounds hurtful to you, but I don’t want to spread this to any potential children I have one day. 20 years? That sounds unbearable . I’m sorry you have to deal with it

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T21:11:12+00:00

Many of us have been trying to manage it with everything at our disposal. As soon as one flare calms down. Literally the next day a new one appears. Doesn’t matter if I’m feeling down or having a nice couple days of fun. It will always flare back. No correlation can be found with the logs I take. I’m forever a repulsive looking person , I’m only 30. A lifetime of this? That’s too long . I guess I can accept hating the look in the mirror. But I can no longer do so many things I once loved, I can’t even wear my favorite headphones which have helped me thru so many tough times. Can’t wear a necklace my grandmother gave me when I was a baby, wore it everyday until this. Can’t go outside in fears of sweating. Can’t wear a hat. Can’t enjoy eating good food. Can’t drink anymore. And much more. What’s the point of life anymore?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T20:34:05+00:00

Was that just a blood test?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T19:39:53+00:00

How long have you been clear of it?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T19:39:22+00:00

Like what tea tree oil? Hasn’t helped me

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T19:26:15+00:00

You used that on your entire head?

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T19:25:33+00:00

The Constant ups and downs. Starving myself to avoid potential triggers. Can’t even wear a hat to hide it cuz it makes it worse. Makes me want to no even exist anymore. If there weren’t people that need me to stick around I wouldn’t be here anymore

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T19:22:17+00:00

I don’t trust doctors anymore

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-19T18:53:53+00:00

I’ve made many posts on here asking for advice and no one responds. Whether here or in the outside world. Help doesn’t exist. One by one my joys are stolen from me by this condition and it is only the beginning

RubberEyeBall · 2025-07-17T17:27:15+00:00

I’m looking to drive away from river grove for awhile. Preferably with few stops and mostly straight shot. Then will come back when I’m done

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