StuT

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 ?

10 minutes ago, Hilary Watts said:

You will need to amplify the mic signal to line level in order to in order to use the line input since the output of the mic on its own will be too low.  It's not clear from your post if the mic kit includes an amplifier but if not then that's the likely problem

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.