a method that sends an electrical current through microphone cables

Phantom power (labeled as +48 V on some audio equipment) is a method that sends an electrical current through microphone cables.

electricity used by electronic devices that are plugged in but not in use

Phantom power is electricity used by electronic devices that are plugged in but not in use.

48 volts of DC

Phantom power is just 48 volts of DC that goes down the mic cable to power condenser microphones (Small and Large Diaphragm) and powered/active ribbons.

to DC voltage required to operate certain microphones

Phantom Power refers to DC voltage required to operate certain microphones.

a way of carrying electric current to power microphones without using a separate power supply

Phantom power is a way of carrying electric current to power microphones without using a separate power supply.

electricity but not in use used by electronic devices that are plugged in

Phantom power is electricity used by electronic devices that are plugged in but not in use.

from a low noise internal supply that is current limited

Phantom power is available for the XLR input and is a clean +48volts DC from a low noise internal supply that is current limited to prevent damage to your sensitive microphones.

a power source that is supplied through the mic cable from a mixer

Phantom power is a power source that is supplied through the mic cable from a mixer.

a small (9-48) volt power to supply a condenser microphone

Guitar guys would do well to understand that phantom power is a small (9-48) volt power to supply a condenser microphone.

given to the power which the electronics draw even when they are turned off

Phantom power– Phantom power is a term given to the power which the electronics draw even when they are turned off.

a clean +48volts DC

Phantom power is available for the XLR input and is a clean +48volts DC from a low noise internal supply that is current limited to prevent damage to your sensitive microphones.

just a way of saying the mics are powered by an external power source

Phantom power is just a way of saying the mics are powered by an external power source.

DC electric power

Phantom power, in the context of professional audio equipment, is DC electric power.

an important and essential feature of a microphone preamplifier

Phantom power is an important and essential feature of a microphone preamplifier.

microphone will be connected

Phantom power is usually provided by most mixers or audio interfaces where the microphone will be connected.

supplied via the XLR cable

Phantom power is power from your camera or recording device supplied via the XLR cable.

where a connection to the mains power supply would be cumbersome

Phantom power is a method of powering audio devices where a connection to the mains power supply would be cumbersome.

a fixed DC voltage between 12 and 48 volts

Phantom Power Phantom powering is a fixed DC voltage between 12 and 48 volts.

a +48 DC voltage that is supplied from an external source to the microphone to electrify part of the audio-sensing element

Phantom power is typically a +48 DC voltage that is supplied from an external source to the microphone to electrify part of the audio-sensing element.

direct electric current supplied by the mixing board to instruments or microphones connected to the channel

Phantom power is direct electric current supplied by the mixing board to instruments or microphones connected to the channel .