2013/01/28 12:46:27
sharpdion23
I have two inputs on my interface and I want to record using a dynamic mic and a condenser mic at the same time. If I turn on the phantom power will it damage my dynamic mic?
2013/01/28 13:08:42
digi2ns
I dont believe it will.

I run a mess of mics off both of my mixers at the same time and each board uses one switch for power.

Hasnt affected the operation of any yet

I think mics are wired to where it wont affect them but I have seen a few with warnings about that.
2013/01/28 17:40:08
rumleymusic
Phantom power will not damage dynamic mics with the exception of older passive ribbon mics.  Never use phantom power with a ribbon mic unless you are sure it is an active ribbon or has a phantom power blocking circuit built in. 
2013/01/28 18:26:59
sharpdion23
alright, well I guess I could try it then. If there is is a hazard in doing this please post away.
2013/01/28 18:45:55
The Maillard Reaction
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2013/01/29 04:07:09
Bristol_Jonesey
Make sure your mics are plugged in before applying Phantom Power, and switch off PP before disconnecting
2013/01/29 20:23:50
Guitarhacker
Dynamic mics do not care about phantom power..... on or off... it doesn't matter.
2013/01/30 04:16:14
Bristol_Jonesey
But it's a good habit to get into, especially if you're using a combo of dynamics & condensers
2013/01/30 06:41:07
FastBikerBoy
I can confirm that a dynamic mic will be perfectly okay with phantom on. My live rig only has a global on/off switch rather than per channel and I've been using that for years with phantom on, to power a DI box, and dynamic mics in several inputs.

I'd agree turn it off before connecting/disconnecting. It won't damage them (or hasn't mine) when done by mistake but as Colin says it's a good habit to get in to.
2013/01/30 06:58:07
Jeff Evans
What can happen if you have Phantom power switched on when connecting or disconnecting microphones won't damage them but they can make a loud

Bang Especially if you are monitoring quite loudly the incoming signal.
Now we don't want that do we. 
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