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Phantom power

Meaning in music, with examples

nounCommon term

In music, phantom power means: Direct-current power sent along a balanced microphone connection to operate compatible microphones or other audio devices, commonly at 48 volts.

In Turkish: fantom besleme

How it is used

Used when setting up microphones and audio interfaces. Check the connected device's requirements; phantom power is a power supply, not a volume boost.

Example sentences

  1. This condenser microphone needs phantom power from the audio interface to operate.

    The microphone receives its operating power through the audio connection.

  2. The technician checked the device manual before enabling phantom power on the channel.

    The check establishes whether the connected equipment expects this type of supply.

Common collocations

  • enable phantom power
  • 48-volt phantom power
  • phantom power supply
  • microphoneA device that turns sound into an electrical signal so that it can be amplified or recorded. Dynamic and condenser microphones are the most common types.
  • soundcheckA short session before a show, when the band plays on stage so that the sound engineer can set the levels for the audience and the monitors.
  • recordTo capture sound, such as a voice or an instrument, so that it can be played back, edited and released later.

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