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phantom power

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: phantom

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: T-power

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of vampire draw.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: vampire draw

Antonyms: none provided

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