can someone explain to me "phantom power"
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Stas_Tagios
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Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Phantom power allows you to power an external mike via the camera's power source (whether battery or AC adapter). In other words, instead of the external mike needing a battery of its own, it receives power through the camera's XLR jack.
Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Phantom power allows you to power an external mike via the camera's power source (whether battery or AC adapter). In other words, instead of the external mike needing a battery of its own, it receives power through the camera's XLR jack.
J_Barnes
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Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Exactly...it's 48 volts driven over an unused pin in the XLR connector...the third pin? I've forgotten.
Mics were passive when first invented, meaning they just translate acoustic pressure into faint electric waves which then have to be amplified post microphone. Active mics, or phantom powered mics use powered electronics so that they're far more sensative and the signal they put out is much hotter.
Phantom power is a good thing, and if you're not using a phantom powered mixer or wireless receiver, the majority of microphones used in production need to be powered.
Also, most production/field mics have the option to be powered by AA battery or by phantom power...most of the time, 48v phantom from the camera provides a better signal.
Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Exactly...it's 48 volts driven over an unused pin in the XLR connector...the third pin? I've forgotten.
Mics were passive when first invented, meaning they just translate acoustic pressure into faint electric waves which then have to be amplified post microphone. Active mics, or phantom powered mics use powered electronics so that they're far more sensative and the signal they put out is much hotter.
Phantom power is a good thing, and if you're not using a phantom powered mixer or wireless receiver, the majority of microphones used in production need to be powered.
Also, most production/field mics have the option to be powered by AA battery or by phantom power...most of the time, 48v phantom from the camera provides a better signal.
danny
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Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
1. Phantom power is needed to activate Condenser (Capacitor)mics. only.
2. Turn Phantom OFF on the input used for a Radio Mic
receiver !
3. Prefer Phntom powering over Internal Batt. powering in dual
power mics, ME... AT-987 Etc.
4. It is 48 Volt but very low current, Do not try to use Phantom power for any other application.
5. "Phantom" is because it uses the audio wires to transfer DC voltage but it is not heard or recorded.
6. 48 Volt phantom is the most common pro. standard for RF condensers MKH-416 Etc. The Electret condensers ME... will work with 9-52 Volt Phantom power, Not that it matters.
7. Other powering methods:
Senheiser models end with "T", use 12volt T powering, Will not work with 48 Phantom.
Some older Shure ENG mixers used "Simplex" which is 12 volt Phantom.
Danny Natovich.
Re: can someone explain to me "phantom power&
1. Phantom power is needed to activate Condenser (Capacitor)mics. only.
2. Turn Phantom OFF on the input used for a Radio Mic
receiver !
3. Prefer Phntom powering over Internal Batt. powering in dual
power mics, ME... AT-987 Etc.
4. It is 48 Volt but very low current, Do not try to use Phantom power for any other application.
5. "Phantom" is because it uses the audio wires to transfer DC voltage but it is not heard or recorded.
6. 48 Volt phantom is the most common pro. standard for RF condensers MKH-416 Etc. The Electret condensers ME... will work with 9-52 Volt Phantom power, Not that it matters.
7. Other powering methods:
Senheiser models end with "T", use 12volt T powering, Will not work with 48 Phantom.
Some older Shure ENG mixers used "Simplex" which is 12 volt Phantom.
Danny Natovich.