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Phantom Power

Phantom Power: Used to send electrical power from the recorder through the microphone cable to a condenser microphone–which requires Phantom Power to operate. True Phantom Power is signified by 48 volts and is provided by the recorder when enabled. [ Audio Glossary ]

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