Recording with a Telicom MIC-98-006-01

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1

Hi everybody,
I’m writing because I want to use the mic in subject (Telicom MIC-98-006-01) in a “carpc” application.
Can I connect this mic directly to my sound card’s “mic in”?
Here is the datasheet:
http://img4.imageshack.us/i/mic98006xx21ds1.png/
I’ve tried to use the test circuit shown at the end of the page, but it doesn’t work well. Actually it has a very low volume (even raising volume up and using mic boost) with a big amount of noise.
Thank you in advance for any help.

PS: sorry for my bad english

2

The data sheet is not attached, but if the microphone does not work when plugged directly into your sound card then you have probably answered your own question.

3

could it be that the mic needs to be externally powered? (aka phantom power)

4

But the “mic in” port doesn’t have already a +5v power line?

5

Some mics require 48V phantom power