Does Behringer have phantom power?

The MICROPOWER PS400 is the perfect solution for on-the-go +12 or +48 V phantom power. See how it complements your favorite mic and mixer at your nearest Behringer dealer, or get yours online today!

What is Behringer phantom power?

Portable Power You can toggle between +12 V and +48 V power, depending on the operating voltage your mic prefers. This handy, little audio solution comes with its own 12 V DC power supply and an LED, to let you know when it’s own on.

What is the phantom button on a mixer?

Phantom power is used with condenser microphones. It is called phantom power because there is no obvious external power supply for the condenser mic; the power supply is invisible and therefore a “phantom.” The mixer sends voltage up the same wires that the audio is traveling down.

Does the Behringer UM2 have phantom power?

The amazing UM2 ultra-compact 2 x 2, 48 kHz USB audio interface allows you to record the perfect vocal or instrument tracks directly to your computer, thanks to the XENYX Mic Preamp with +48 Volt phantom power for condenser microphones – and studio-grade 48 kHz converter for superb sound quality.

Can phantom power damage a condenser mic?

It will not hurt anything to leave your phantom power on. Most dynamic or condenser microphones that don’t require phantom power will reject it. Ribbon mics are the exception in this situation. Sending phantom power to a ribbon microphone will probably have disastrous consequences.

Does phantom power increase volume?

Phantom power simply provides power to condenser microphones, but it does not increase its volume. By sending the required DC electrical current through the XLR cable, it powers the microphone’s internal amp and diaphragm, without increasing volume.

Does the Behringer UM2 need drivers?

Although most Behringer audio interfaces have their own driver (version 4.38 as of July 2018), some of the smaller interfaces will require the third-party driver, ASIO4All. These interfaces include the UMC22, UM2, UCA222, and UCA202.

Is the Behringer audio interface good?

Behringer has brought a versatile interface to users at an incredibly low price. Definitely at the top of list for project studios with heftier I/O needs, you can track at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and take advantage of 4 MIDAS-designed preamplifiers.