Condenser microphones, unlike dynamic mics, require 48 volts of "phantom power" to function. This is supplied by the V-STUDIO 20’s XLR connection to your microphone. Follow the steps below to turn on phantom power in the V-STUDIO 20.
Note: The V-STUDIO 20 Driver and VS-20 Editor Software must be installed in order to turn the phantom power on or off. If you haven't yet installed this software, follow the instructions found in the “V-STUDIO 20 Software and Driver Installation” article in the knowledge base.
- Connect the V-STUDIO 20 to your computer via USB.
- Launch the VS-20 Editor software on your computer.
- Click Setup at the top of the software window, and then click Set Up MIDI Devices…
- In the Set Up MIDI Devices window, select “VS-20 Effect Control” from both the Input and Output drop down menus, and then click OK.
- Click on the SETTING button towards the right of the software window—the System Settings window appears.
- Click on the small red circle to the left of “+48 V” so it lights—phantom power is now on.