XVIVE P1 Portable Phantom Power

Product overview

The XVIVE P1 Portable Phantom Power gives 48 V or 12 V of reliable phantom power to condenser microphones, on the go.

This small but rugged, low-noise unit runs on an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Run it in line between the microphone and the mixer or recording unit for clean power and hum-free audio; it also serves other gear that needs phantom power, such as active DI boxes or mic preamps. A full charge from any 5 V USB power source powers a high-current condenser microphone for up to 40 hours.

Key features

• Full 12 V or 48 V of clean phantom power, switchable
• No noise, no hum and no ground loops on battery power
• Up to 40 hours from the internal rechargeable battery
• Charges from any 5 V USB power source; usable while charging
• Balanced XLR female input and male output
• Battery LEDs, flashing below 10 %
• Guitar-pedal size with rubber feet and a rugged all-metal chassis

P is for portable

The P1 is small and light enough to keep in a gig bag. It can operate while plugged into the wall, and when fully charged it powers any high-current condenser microphone for up to 40 hours. Operating without power cords also means no ground loops in the signal.

P is for phantom

Some mixers do not supply phantom power, and mixers that do will sometimes fail. Condenser microphones will not work without power: the P1 keeps you ready in any setup.

Controls

A female balanced XLR input and a male balanced XLR output at the two ends, a power on / off switch, a 12 V / 48 V switch, four battery LEDs (100, 75, 50, 25 %; flashing below 10 %) and a Micro USB-B charging port.

In the box

• P1 Portable Phantom Power

FAQs

What can the P1 power?

Condenser microphones, and active DI boxes, mic preamps and active speakers that require phantom power.

How long does the battery last?

14 to 40 hours; charging takes 2.5 to 3 hours from a 5 V USB supply, and the P1 is usable while charging.

Can it be used with dynamic or ribbon microphones?

XVIVE states that phantom power is not necessary for other microphone types and advises never to plug unbalanced microphones, ribbon microphones or other gear into the P1.

Where can I buy the XVIVE P1 Portable Phantom Power in India?

The XVIVE P1 Portable Phantom Power is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Condenser microphone into a mixer without phantom power

Engineers and musicians on any stage.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the microphone to the P1 input and the P1 output to the mixer.
2. Set the switch to 12 V or 48 V as the microphone needs.
3. Switch the P1 on and check the battery LEDs.

Tip: Switch off and wait 5 seconds before unplugging the microphone or cable.

Workflow 2: Phantom power for a recorder or processor

Recording on the go.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the P1 in line before the recorder.
2. Select the voltage and switch on.
3. Charge from a 5 V USB supply when the LED flashes.

Tip: Battery operation keeps ground loops out of the signal.