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Just a quick short question,
I have a USB audio interface (emu0202) which plugs into my pc but of course, the interface (emu0202) isn't 'Phantom Power' capable,
So I wanted to know if it's possible to plug a separate wall powered phantom power brick into a USB audio interface
So it'll go like: MIC > Wall Powered Phantom Power Brick > USB PC Powered Audio Interface > PC
MIC > Wall Powered Phantom Power Brick (via XLR cbl) > USB PC Powered Audio Interface (via XLR cable) > PC (via USB)
MIC > Wall Powered Phantom Power Brick (via XLR cbl) > USB PC Powered Audio Interface (via XLR cable) > PC (via USB)
Given that the Emu 0202 seems to have an XLR input, it sounds like that should work.
The Emu 0202 is a very old interface - is it already running happily on your PC with no driver support issues? If not, it might be worth considering investing in a new USB interface or USB mixer with phantom power instead.
You could. Just search 'phantom power adapter'. I see there are some quite cheap ones available. (Make sure you're getting one designed to provide 48v to studio microphones with full-size XLR connecters. There are other types of 'phantom power'.)
Your Emu 0202 is now classed as end-of-life. Modern USB-powered audio interfaces have phantom power built in. For a neater solution you might consider upgrading to something like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.
