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Michael A. Terrell wrote:
Indeed - and the pro audio lot certainly didn't use the name 'phantom'
for the first line powered mics. That was called AB or T power.


Ever seen a phantom phone line? If anyone has the right to claim the
name, it is Western Electric.

A phantom circuit is a different thing. Usually only used in desperation
as the quality isn't as good as the discrete pairs. Other problems with it
too.
Did Western Electric invent it?

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