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Phantom power is 48VDC power applied by a mixer or preamp or other piece of gear to power a condenser microphone or Direct Inject (DI) box attached to it. It can coexist with the microphone signal, and dynamic microphones generally will ignore it and not be hurt by it.

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What type of microphone uses phantom power?

A condenser microphone uses phantom power.


Do you need phantom power for a stompbox?

No. A stomp box usually uses a 9v battery or an AC adapter. Phantom power is only needed by condenser microphones or certain active DI boxes and maybe some other niche pro audio gear.


Can you use phantom power for a dynamic mic?

Phantom power won't hurt your dynamic mic, but it also won't help it. Turn off phantom power if you're using a dynamic mic. Only condenser microphones need phantom power.


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"Phantom Power" in use in the recording industry is ALWAYS 48V. Some types of mics use other types of power like T-power or an internal battery, but this is not "Phantom Power".


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Can you connect a mxl 990 straight to the computer using xlr to 1.8 cable?

The MXL 990 will not work directly into your computer as it needs "phantom power." Phantom Power is 48v run from an interface or mixer to the microphone to power it. Most condensers either need phantom power or a wall adapter plug or they can receive no power.


What is the definition of Phantom Power?

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Do usb condenser microphones need phantom power?

Unless they have a battery built in, if it's a pro condenser microphone with an XLR cable and it doesn't have a special funky power supply just for it, turn on the 48V phantom power. It won't work otherwise. Dynamic mics will ignore phantom power generally.