First off... I know I should post this in the hardware forum but I am more comfortable here... so, mods...  move it if you want.
 
So, I was reading the thread about a preamp for a ribbon mic. Beagle suggested the P-Solo which looks really good but isn't in my budget right now. I am thinking about trying a Triton Audio Fethead. http://www.tritonaudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=17&Itemid=33 I think for me, it will do the job.
 
My question is this: With a ribbon mic and a piece like the Fethead or P-Solo to raise the gain will I also need a power supply for a ribbon mic? I am confused about this. Also I would love any tips or comments about the Fethead.
 
Thanks and sorry about posting a serious question in here
 
J
 
 

Be careful with preamps and anything you plug a ribbon into.  Ribbons don't like to be connected to phantom power....some apparently can handle it OK where as others will be damaged by it..... this is a case where, if you have a ribbon mic... it is very important to know how your mic is affected by phantom power and to double check what it is plugged into to be 100% sure the phantom power is OFF. 

http://www.royerlabs.com/phantompower.html

Thanks Herb. The Fethead is supossed to use the phantom power to raise the gain for the ribbon mic but block it from reaching the mic. It is like a way to increase the gain for the ribbon mic by using the 49v without it hitting the mic. I think the Fethead inline is similar to the Cloudlifter but am not sure: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CL1Cloud?utm_source=none&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=none&gclid=CKG0hIiQkLMCFQiqnQodQQ4AVw

 I am still uncertain if I also need a power supply though.

Thanks,

J
 
PS: Thanks for the link, I just read it.