SweetWaterBlue
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Just to clarify, XLR doesn't mean that a mic needs 48V phantom power. Only certain mics need that, most commonly condensers (although there is a recent trend toward some high-end phantom-powered ribbon mics). XLR is just a type of connector, usually (but not exclusively) used with low-impedance, balanced connections.
I'm not familiar with the H2 or the H4, but if it has the Neutrik XLR / 1/4" combo jacks, the unit wouldn't normally be wired to send phantom to the 1/4" part of the connector.
-Pete
Thanks Pete. I should probably have said that I have no experience with XLR plugged mics, so I don't know whether the H4 sends out 48v if you need it, or not. Works great with my simple mics though.