Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter

Comments about Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter:

These used to be great pieces, super cheap and fairly reliable. However they were redesigned for "better sound" and in doing so the outputs now have delay and the D/A mutes below 60db. Google ada8000 muting delay and read all about it, had to send 6 of these back.. Behringer even discusses the issue on their website suggesting you put pink noise into your signal to keep the D/A un muted. weak

Comments about Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter:

I avoided Behringer for a long time, just because the brand is synonymous with "entry-level". But I needed more channels and this was what I could afford. Eight preamps with A/D, plus 8 D/A to line outs... just can't beat it for the price.

I use it to extend a MOTU 8pre to 16 inputs through the ADAT connections, worked first time. Preamp snobs will scoff, but I've noticed no particular problems doing a few live recordings of rock bands... maybe not something you want to record a CD of chamber music with, but plenty good enough to make a decent rock MP3 or video.

Comments about Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter:

the preamps not is the best, but it's great for recording from insert chanels

Comments about Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter:

I uses two Ultragain Pro-8 with a Alesis HD24 giving me 16 inputs. The Adat input and output makes connection easy. The XLR connections at the front are easy to use in a rack mount. The gain pot is small but OK for set and forget levels rather that continuous changes. Noise level very low. Great for the price. Great mobile recording rig. Easy set up.

Comments about Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter:

This mic pre won't make an SM58 sound like a U87 - or even an SM58. But it sounds OK and it works with no problems. If you need the extra pres to expand your digital console or workstation, you can't beat the price. Just don't put your most important vocal or strings mic on it. Save it for "extras".

Comments about Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 Mic Preamp/Converter:

I connected the ADA8000 in a matter of minutes and I had another 8 analog in and outputs to my HD2 Pro Tools. An easy connection worked with my 96i/o and 002 with an adat light pipe SIMUX cable not included. Slaved to word clock in a snap. The XLR outputs rather than typical 1/4"TRS were a drag and I had to get some cables that cost as much as the unit. The lack of sonic integrity for this budget item was apparent the moment I a/b compared with my 96i/o outputs. You get what you pay for. This unit is good for utility work at best and suited for driving head phone amps or extra sets of analog meters rather than critical listening or recording.