Phantom power

English translation: phantom power

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English term or phrase:Phantom power
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Entered by: elsayed fayed

11:13 Dec 6, 2009
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng
English term or phrase: Phantom power
Phantom power is a DC power source generated by microphone preamps, DAW interfaces, or mixing boards.
elsayed fayed
Egypt
Local time: 13:47
phantom power
Explanation:
It's called phantom power because it is carried on the same cable (usually coaxial) that carries the sound signal, thus avoiding the need for two cables (or a multicore cable) on powered microphones and other devices.
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phantom power
phantom power


Explanation:
It's called phantom power because it is carried on the same cable (usually coaxial) that carries the sound signal, thus avoiding the need for two cables (or a multicore cable) on powered microphones and other devices.

Jennifer Levey
Chile
Local time: 08:47
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agree  Tony M
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agree  kmtext
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agree  Demi Ebrite
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agree  Phong Le
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Audio signals transmit as AC current, whereas powered equipment requires DC current to operate. Phantom power allows for the use of one cable to transmit both currents.

URL Reference 2 has a diagram of a female XLR.


    Reference: http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/phantom-power/
    Reference: http://www.tangible-technology.com/power/Phantom_Power_conne...
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