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interesting stuff. I've learnt some new stuff here. I will go away and test with this new information. Thanks everyone

this is the phantom power supply Amazon link This is one of the mics I have used https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Fame-Audio-CCM101-Clamp-Condenser-Microphone/art-REC0013950-000 from what I under stand this is all I need to boost it for the line in unless I need something else in line too ?

sorry - yes I'm using a phantom power supply that boosts the signal on the mic to a line in level. With out that it doesn't work at all.

I have a LED bar system that has a line in to be able to use an audio source to trigger the lights to the beat of the music. When plugged in via the line in all works fine. I want to be able to use a mic to trigger this located in the room with the music. I have bought some mic kits to test. I have used a phantom power supply to make the mic compatible with the line in. When the mic is up against the speaker all is fine but when I move the mic away from the speaker it cannot detect the bass of the beats to send to the controller. Do I need a special type of mic for this ? Some lighting fixtures have mics on board to trigger sound to light which look identical to the type I have bought. Any advice is welcomed.

I have a LED bar system that has a line in to be able to use an audio source to trigger the lights to the beat of the music. When plugged in via the line in all works fine. I want to be able to use a mic to trigger this located in the room with the music. I have bought some mic kits to test. I have used a phantom power supply to make the mic compatible with the line in. When the mic is up against the speaker all is fine but when I move the mic away from the speaker it cannot detect the bass of the beats to send to the controller. Do I need a special type of mic for this ? Some lighting fixtures have mics on board to trigger sound to light which look identical to the type I have bought. Any advice is welcomed.