Live entertainment
Phantom power
DC power sent through balanced microphone lines to operate compatible condenser microphones and active devices.
Setup
- Common professional systems supply 48 volts, but compatibility must be confirmed before connection; mute paths and handle patching carefully, especially with unbalanced or vintage equipment.
Venue contexts
- Theatre, concerts, festivals, broadcast, and corporate events, as applicable
Signal flow
- Confirm the source, patch, transport, control, and destination for the system involved.
In practice
Common professional systems supply 48 volts, but compatibility must be confirmed before connection; mute paths and handle patching carefully, especially with unbalanced or vintage equipment.