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PHANTOM POWER [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Power Supply
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A method of powering condenser microphones by sending DC current (typically 9 to 52 volts) over the same mic[rophone] cable that carries the audio signal.

PHR

"Phantom" is derived from the fact that there is no visible power cord and the voltage is not perceptible in the audio path.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Alimentation électrique des micros via le câble de modulation.

OBS

L'alimentation fantôme doit pouvoir être déconnectée. Certains préamplis permettent de choisir la tension de l'alimentation fantôme (48V/130V) pour s'adapter aux micros haute tension.

Spanish

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