In a message to Al Thompson  Rich Lockyer wrote:
RL>   AT> Phantom power is DC, and can be anything from 12V to 48V.
RL>
RL>  I thought so, but wasn't sure.  So if the voltage can vary so much,
RL>  are most devices set up for 12 with a regulator?
Yeah, although very few road quality boards provide 48V.  The only mics I 
know of that require 48V are Neumann.  Very expensive, and very very nice, 
but too fragile for the road for normal folks.
The other brands just regulate the DC to whatever voltage they need.  Does 
wonders for current draw, though.
RL>   AT> most people tie pins 1 and 2 of an XLR together inside the
RL>  adapter cable,
RL>
RL>  You DID say "most people" ~8-)
Correct.  I SHOULD have said "most people, and even some bass players. . ."  
 
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