Turn phantom power off before plugging and unplugging

Plugging in a mic with phantom power enabled is called “hot plugging” and is akin to screwing in a lightbulb while the light switch is on.[^1]

[^1]: [Microphone FAQ Sweetwater](https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/microphone-faq/?bsft_aaid=25a4fa8f-620a-4b0d-b6f2-ea0e81d35698&bsft_clkid=882c90d9-91fc-45dd-a0c4-ec1c6bf2c62a&bsft_eid=9c32a8cf-f651-4ae3-bba9-c89e88144358&bsft_ek=2022-05-05T19%3A00%3A43Z&bsft_lx=17&bsft_mid=ca73fb1e-0852-4561-b9b3-ac3fb017faf9&bsft_mime_type=html&bsft_tv=6&bsft_uid=6e7023cf-6adb-4fff-b004-c9fc45ea8630&utm_source=pocket_mylist)

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