ARG!
There's so much misinformation about ribbons that I hate to see this parroted.
The ONLY ribbons that are sensitive to phantom power are the "original" ribbon designs that did not have FET front ends, transformers, or built-in preamps.
If your "ribbon" is of the vintage variety you're most likely a LOT higher up the food chain than an R8!
If you DO have a ribbon and you're remotely concerned about this, simply contact the manufacturer and ask if phantom power can harm your particular ribbon.
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