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Phantom Power Adapters for Microphones — Buy at SoundsGood
Phantom power adapters (48V) are external devices that supply condenser microphones when your mixer or interface lacks built-in 48V. Single-channel, multi-channel, battery-powered, inline boosters. From Art Phantom II to Cloud CL-1. SoundsGood offers phantom power solutions for any scenario.
Phantom 48V
1-ch, 8-ch, battery
1-ch, 8-ch, battery
Free shipping
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PrivatBank / monobank
Art, Cloud, Behringer
Leading brands
Leading brands
⚡ What Is 48V
🔊 How
+48V DC on XLR pins 2 and 3 vs ground. Powers condenser mic electronics: capsule, preamp. Without 48V condensers don't work. Standard IEC 61938.
🎤 Who Needs It
Condensers: LDC, SDC, boundary, gooseneck, hanging. Don't need it: dynamics, ribbons. Exception: active ribbons (AEA N22).
📊 Built-In vs External
Most mixers/interfaces have a "48V" button. External adapter — when there's no built-in, for cameras/recorders, or inline boost.
🔧 Why an Adapter
⚠️ No 48V
Budget mixers, portable recorders (plug-in 5V ≠ 48V), cameras (3.5 mm, no XLR).
🔌 Shared Phantom
One switch for all channels. Need 48V on ch 1 (condenser) but not ch 2 (ribbon). External = independent.
🚀 Inline Boost
Cloudlifter, FetHead — use 48V from mixer for +25–28 dB boost of quiet dynamics (SM7B, RE20). Don't pass 48V to mic.
1️⃣ Single-Channel
📐 Art Phantom II
Standard: 1× XLR in/out, 48V, mains, LED. Reliable, affordable.
📐 Behringer PS400
Ultra-budget: 2× XLR, 48V, mains. For a stereo condenser pair.
📐 Others
Mackie MDB-1P. Radial Power Pre. Millenium PP2B (battery). t.bone SC 140.
8️⃣ Multi-Channel
📐 Art S8
8× phantom 48V, 1U rack. Studio/live. Per-channel LED.
📐 Behringer ADA8200
8× preamp + 48V + ADAT. Interface expansion.
📐 Where
Drum OH. Orchestra. Conference. Installation.
🔋 Battery
📐 How
9V/AA → 48V. Portable. Video, reporting, field. 6–50 h.
🎯 Models
Millenium PP2B (9V, budget). Art Phantom II PRO (mains/battery). Rode VXLR Pro (3.5 mm→XLR+48V). Deity S-Phantom.
💡 Tips
Check voltage (some output 12V not 48V). Spare battery. LED charge indicator.
🚀 Inline Boost
📐 How
Uses 48V from mixer for +25–28 dB boost of dynamic mic. Does NOT pass 48V to mic. For SM7B, RE20, Procaster.
🎯 Models
Cloud CL-1 (+25 dB). CL-2 (2 ch). Triton FetHead (+27 dB). sE DM1 (+28 dB). Rode Inline Activator (+28 dB).
💡 When
SM7B + Scarlett = not enough gain → noise. + CL-1 = +25 dB → enough. Podcasts, voice-over, broadcasting.
📹 For Cameras
📐 Problem
DSLR: 3.5 mm, no XLR, no 48V. Recorders: plug-in 3–5V ≠ 48V.
🎯 Solution
Rode VXLR Pro (XLR→3.5 mm + battery 48V). Deity S-Phantom. Saramonic SmartRig+.
💡 Alternative
Recorder with 48V (Zoom F3, Tascam DR-40X) → record separately → sync in post. Best quality.
⚠️ Safety
🔌 Order
Connect mic → enable 48V → gain. Disconnect: gain 0 → disable 48V → 10 s → unplug XLR.
🎤 Dynamics
SM58, e835 — NOT damaged (balanced XLR). Faulty cable → risk.
⚠️ Ribbons
Passive (R-121, R84) — CAN be damaged! Always disable 48V. Active (N22, R-122) — need 48V.
🔌 Connection
🔌 Mains
Mic → phantom adapter → mixer (48V OFF on mixer). Adapter powered from mains.
🔋 Battery
Mic → battery phantom → recorder/camera. Or + XLR→3.5 mm → camera.
🚀 Cloudlifter
Dynamic mic → CL-1 → mixer (48V ON). CL-1 draws 48V, boosts signal. Mic does NOT receive 48V.
📊 Comparison
| Model | Channels | Power | Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Phantom II | 1 | Mains | Phantom 48V | One mic (standard) |
| Behringer PS400 | 2 | Mains | Phantom 48V | Stereo (budget) |
| Art S8 | 8 | Mains | Phantom 48V | Studio / live |
| Millenium PP2B | 1 | Battery | Phantom | Field |
| Rode VXLR Pro | 1 | Battery | XLR→3.5 mm+48V | Camera |
| Cloud CL-1 | 1 | 48V from mixer | Boost +25 dB | SM7B, RE20 |
| Triton FetHead | 1 | 48V from mixer | Boost +27 dB | Quiet dynamics |
| Parameter | Mains | Battery | Inline Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Condenser mic | Condenser (portable) | Dynamic (gain) |
| Supplies 48V | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power | Mains | Battery | 48V from mixer |
| Portability | Stationary | Portable | Inline |
🎯 How to Choose
🎤 One Condenser
Art Phantom II (standard). PS400 (budget). Mains for studio.
🎤 Multiple
Art S8 (8 ch). ADA8200 (8 preamp+ADAT). Drum OH, orchestra.
📹 Camera
Rode VXLR Pro or Deity S-Phantom. Or recorder with 48V (Zoom F3).
🎒 Field
PP2B (budget). Art Phantom II PRO (mains+battery).
🎙️ SM7B (Gain)
Cloud CL-1 or FetHead. Inline. 48V from mixer. Not for condensers!
🏢 Installation
Art S8 (8 ch, rack). Gooseneck, boundary, hanging.
🎧 Podcast
Interface has 48V? No adapter needed. SM7B? CL-1/FetHead.
💰 Budget
PS400 — min mains. PP2B — min battery. FetHead — min boost.
❓ FAQ
What is 48V?
Voltage over XLR for condensers. Without it they don't work. Dynamics don't need it.
Why adapter?
Mixer without 48V. Camera. Recorder. Inline boost.
Cloudlifter?
Uses 48V for +25 dB dynamic boost. Doesn't pass 48V to mic. SM7B.
48V + dynamic?
OK. Ribbons — CAREFUL. Connect → then enable.
Battery?
Field/camera. 9V/AA. 6–50 h. PP2B, VXLR Pro.
Channels?
1 mic → single. Several → Art S8 or mixer with 48V.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Phantom 48V
Mains, battery, inline
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Instalment Payments
PrivatBank & monobank
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Leading Brands
Art, Cloud, Behringer, Rode
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