Ron, I'm using an
AKGC3000 Condenser mic powered by a
Nady SMPS-1X Phantom Power unit and hear no hissing sound either thru headphones (
Sennheiser HD650), or thru my
custom PA setup (Logitech Z5500 PA). In fact, it's pretty much dead silent. IMHO, the mic thru the vocal harmonizer sounds clean & stellar as well. I set my Tyros 4 mic gain knob at around 11:00 and the MIC Default Balance at 115, and the Style Vol at 90. I then adjust 'all other' panel parts (LEFT, RT1,2,3) in relation to those settings.
Ron, feel free to PM me if you need further info or assistance. - Scott