Does Audio-Technica manufacture external phantom power supplies?
If the mixing console does not provide phantom power and the microphone itself does not provide power via a battery, then phantom power must be provided by an external source. Audio-Technica manufactures two external phantom power supplies, the CP8506 and the AT8801. The Audio-Technica CP8506 provides 48V phantom power for up to four microphones, while the AT8801 provides 48V phantom power for a single microphone. They allow the use of remote-powered microphones with systems that do not supply phantom power. They are line-powered devices. The CP8506 includes an attached 6′ grounded line cord and a power switch with an associated LED indicator. The AT8801 includes a plug-in power module that attaches to the electronics module with a 6′ cable. Each unit features a highly-regulated power supply that provides a constant voltage source, even with a heavily loaded input. The regulator IC is internally protected to prevent overheating or damage even if shorted. The rugged steel case is finish
