2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo i5 or higher (64-bit)Ģ) Windows 7 (64-bit) License (Full version - not upgrade license)ģ) Magma ExpressBox 1T expansion chassis and Thunderbolt cable (Thunderbolt cable does not come included with purchase of Magma ExpressBox)Ĥ) Myricom 10G-PCIE2-8B2-2S Two-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapterĥ) Finisar FTLX8511D3 10Gbase-SR/SW 10Gbe 850nm XFP Transceiver The DC power to operate the condenser mic was provided by the mixing board and delivered via the mic cable eliminating the need for an external power supply.The recommended (optional) and required components to setup a 10Gb Ethernet Mac Workstation for use with the Phantom Cinestation: (Although their may be other brand components that might work in place of the ones I've listed, for the purpose of this instructable, I am only listing the specific brand components that I have tested and know to work)ġ) Mac computer with the following minimum requirements: Eventually, a new condenser mic powering standard emerged. ![]() Schoeps and Neumann (German microphone manufacturers) were leaders in this development. In the 1960s, work began on a new powering concept that would eliminate the need for a separate power supply. This power supply would often be located quite near the microphone and was usually large, heavy, and cumbersome. The reason is that modern dynamic microphones are designed to accept phantom power without issues, but we advise checking your manual or consulting with the manufacturer first before connecting particularly if you have a ribbon microphone.Īdditionally, it's a good idea to turn phantom power off while plugging and unplugging microphones to prevent any potential power surge and general pops and loud noises, which could damage your speakers/headphones over time.Ĭondenser microphones made in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s required a special power supply to operate. Nonetheless, applying phantom power will not damage other microphones in the vast majority of cases. ![]() Will Phantom Power Damage My Dynamic Mics?Ī dynamic microphone, like the SM58, does not require phantom power because it does not have active electronics inside. In this case, an external phantom power supply can be added between the condenser mic and the preamp. However, some older mixers and cheaper audio interfaces may not have phantom power. Your preamp will typically have a button labelled 48v, which allows you to turn this on/off. The worldwide standard for phantom power is 11 to 52 volts of DC (typical studio mics run on 48v). This method is referred to as phantom power. ![]() Alternatively (and most commonly) the DC power is provided by the pre-amp/mixer and delivered to the condenser microphone via the mic cable. The power can be provided by a battery located inside of the mic an example is the Shure PG81 (now discontinued) that operates from a single AA battery. Condenser microphones such as Shure's KSM range all have active circuitry and require phantom power. Phantom Power is a term given to the process of delivering DC (Direct Current) to microphones requiring electric power to drive active circuitry. Phantom power, sounds funny, doesn't it? If you're new to home recording, this term can be confusing. Phantom power…what a strange name!? If you're new to home recording, this term can be confusing. Share this What is Phantom Power & Why Do I Need It?
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