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I'm using 9V DVD + internals. No issues so far, probably the biggest phantom draw for me would have been for 6 channels: 2x AKD TL + 4x phantom power adaptors. I have not checked voltage or current draw. Sorry to hear about the troubles, Chuck.
Did a cool 5 omni decca-tree surround recording a little over a week back for an outdoor show. About 40" between mics. Full siren firetruck passby about 3/4 of the way through is pretty impressive. Irony of the thing is that I setup the mics in a small tree growing directly in front of the mobile stage, 3rd row a couple seats left of center, so in this case it was indeed real decca TREE.