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How to Connect a PS400 to a Mixer

The Behringer Micropower PS400 is a phantom power supply that powers condenser microphones. Using a phantom power supply is essential when using condenser microphones with mixers that don't have built-in phantom power. Without phantom power, this type of microphone will not work. The PS400 has a straightforward design and is compatible with any type of condenser microphone. Once connected to the PS400, the microphone signal is sent to either a mixer or a microphone preamplifier.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 XLR cables
  • Condenser microphone
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Instructions

    • 1

      Connect an XLR cable into your condenser microphone. Plug the other end of the cable into the PS400's "MIC INPUT" jack.

    • 2

      Plug the second XLR cable into the PS400's "MIC THRU" jack. Connect the other end of the cable to your mixer's "MIC" input.

    • 3

      Plug in the PS400 12 V power supply. The "ON" LED will light.

    • 4

      Switch the phantom voltage to +12 V or +48 V, depending on the voltage requirements of your condenser microphone. Check your microphone manual or contact the manufacturer's to find out the correct voltage to use.

    • 5

      Adjust the volume levels and equalization on your mixer as desired.

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