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Do XLR cables carry power?

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Do XLR cables carry power?

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XLR cables can carry phantom power which is used to power condenser microphones and other equipment. The most common type of XLR cable has 3 pins. Pins 2 and 3, which are the ones that carry the audio signal, can also carry the phantom power voltage.

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