Phantom Power Supply Comparisons

[phoenixsong]

Hi All,

Wanted to ask if there are any measured performance differences between phantom power supplies as none of them post any useful specifications, except for the ART Phantom I. Posted this under audio interfaces as I couldn't find anything more suitable, and they can be used together (personally I'm finding a way to use my mics with the Cosmos ADC). Prices can be under $20 or $150+, so if there are no differences it is clear which to go for

Some of the ones from the big brand names:

StageBug SB-48 - Radial Engineering

The Radial SB-48 is a phantom power generator that creates a stable 48 volt supply for active direct boxes and condenser microphones.

www.radialeng.com

Marantz Professional - Phantom Pack

Marantz Professional Phantom Pack Phantom Power Supply 48V

www.marantzpro.com

M48 | Phantom Power Supply | MACKIE

Order The M48 Phantom Power Supply for a power source you can rely on during any performance. This power source is no nonsense and offers the full power you need.

mackie.com

Phantom II Pro – Dual Ch. Phantom Power Supply – ART Pro Audio

artproaudio.com

Phantom II – Two Channel 12V/48 Phantom Power – ART Pro Audio

artproaudio.com

Phantom I – 48V Phantom Power Supply – ART Pro Audio

artproaudio.com

Behringer | Not Found

www.behringer.com

There are many other Chinese ones available at even lower prices than the Behringer. An example would be Neewer.

 

[Billi]

Hi,
I came across your post and have the same question. Did you ever get any responses? Ever find anything out?
Best,
Bill

 

[EERecordist]

You can put them on an oscilloscope and see the ripple. But in practice the filtering capacitors in the microphone clean it up. If you want to be critical, you can build a rechargeable battery phantom supply.