Can I Use Bm800 Without Phantom Power?

The Floureon BM-800 condenser microphone only works with device that could provide enough power with 48V phantom power adapter. If the power is not enough while being used with amplifier or mixer, the sound volume might be recorded very low. If better sound prefered, the sound card will be needed.

Can a condenser mic be used without phantom power?

Although there's no way to use a condenser mic without phantom power, you can use a condenser mic without an audio interface, or mixing board, straight to your computer. To do that you need you need an XLR to USB pre amp, such as the MXL Mic Mate Pro.

What happens if you dont use phantom power?

As sound waves hit the polarized capsule it converts them into an electrical signal. So, without phantom power, the diaphragm is not polarized, and you don't have the electric field required. A dynamic mic, which is the other most common mic doesn't use the same mechanism.