phantom power

noun

Direct current electrical power transmitted through microphone cables in order to operate microphones that contain active electronic circuitry.

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Meanings

nounphantom power (uncountable)
  1. uncountableDirect current electrical power transmitted through microphone cables in order to operate microphones that contain active electronic circuitry.

    Synonyms: phantom

  2. uncountableSynonym of vampire draw.

    Synonyms: vampire draw

Synonyms & antonyms

nounDirect current electrical power transmitted through microphone cables in order to operate microphones that contain active electronic circuitry.

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phantom

nounSynonym of vampire draw.

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vampire draw
Also see
phantom poweringvampire draw
Cite this entry
APA

phantom power. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phantom%20power

MLA

“phantom power.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phantom%20power. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phantom power,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phantom%20power.

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