Built-in condenser mic vs. external (stereo) mic

[Oldrottenhead]

But no-one experience more noise when switching from GTR, LIN or MIC to EXT (with pluginPower: on) ?

I get significantly more (white) noise when using EXT with pluginpower on)

none with the sony mic that i am aware of.

[Davo]

But no-one experience more noise when switching from GTR, LIN or MIC to EXT (with pluginPower: on) ?

I get significantly more (white) noise when using EXT with pluginpower on)

What effects are you running? Many of them add top end which increases hiss.  I use a "sony" 5 dollar mic and it sounds quite good.  Recording in a park-you cant even tell you are outside.  Try some different EQ settings.

[Geir]

All effects turned off when comparing. It's not much noise for one take, but adding 3-4 vox+an acoustic guitar or two .... it adds up

[Davo]

Hmm could it be backround noise?   With good mics, you can hear things you normally wouldnt.

[Geir]

If it's baground noise it's one helluva mic, cause the noise comes even when it's not plugged in ...

Seriously, without plugging any external mic in, try selecting EXT and turn pluginpower on and off to hear the difference. For me that hiss seems unavoidavle when using an external condenser !

[Davo]

If it's baground noise it's one helluva mic, cause the noise comes even when it's not plugged in ...

Seriously, without plugging any external mic in, try selecting EXT and turn pluginpower on and off to hear the difference. For me that hiss seems unavoidavle when using an external condenser !

I hear the slight hiss, but thats normal-you must have great ears. 
I think its also related to the preamp and sensitive mics  in general-they make it so you can hear every little thing.