Tags: #audio # Active Vs Passive Microphones "Passive" ribbon microphones DO NOT require phantom power and might be damage if phantom power is applied to them. "Active" microphones DO require phantom power. > Passive ribbon mics also require a high-impedance preamp to get the full potential out of them. > Active microphones are more versatile and sound better with a larger variety preamps. Source: [Active Vs Passive Ribbons: What’s the Difference? | AEA Ribbon Mics & Preamps](https://www.aearibbonmics.com/active-vs-passive-whats-the-difference/)