MXL USB Mic Mate - Preamp and USB Interface
the USB Mic Mate from MXL is a pocket-sized microphone preamp that features a 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (44.1 and 48.0kHz) while also providing 48V phantom power to condenser microphones directly from a computer's USB port.
The preamp/USB interface is no-hassle solution for mobile recording, podcasting and garage bands.
- USB microphone preamp
- Supplies 48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones
- Plug and record with any software - no special drivers required
- Fully balanced, low-noise analog front end
- Three-stage analog gain control
- Heavy-duty diecast metal construction
| Number of Channels | Single |
| Inputs | 1 x XLR |
| Output | 1 x USB |
| Phantom Power | 48V |
| Multi Function | Analog-to-digital converter - 16-bit @ 44.1 and 48kHz |
| Gain Range | Low-medium-high (switchable) |
| Maximum Output Level | Not applicable |
| Frequency Response | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Noise | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.75 x 0.85(OD)" (146 x 22mm) |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Specialties | No special drivers required |
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- Easy to setup (4)
- Great sound quality (3)
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Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about MXL USB Mic Mate - Preamp and USB Interface:
Plug it and there you go!
One piece, three different volume settings and a well
fit metal design.
Just be sure to open your software when connected not after.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- DJ / Mixing
Comments about MXL USB Mic Mate - Preamp and USB Interface:
Recently I upgraded computers and my old mic preamp is not supported by Windows 7. The USB Mic Mate solved the problem at a reasonable cost. It was truly plug-and-play. Audio quality is excellent with my microphone. The small size of this device gave me back a large chunck of desk space taken up by my old preamp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable studio
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about MXL USB Mic Mate - Preamp and USB Interface:
Used this with a condenser mic to set up a quick home studio. It works as expected and the audio signal was not adversely affected in any way that I could tell. On a windows laptop, it worked for us the instant it was plugged in. I appreciate the simplicity!
Pros
- Clean Sound
- Easy Setup
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Best Uses
Comments about MXL USB Mic Mate - Preamp and USB Interface:
I record professional voice overs, and needed an easy way to deliver phantom power to my mic while traveling. The Mic Mate not only delivers the power, but also offers a clean preamp as well.It's small size is perfect for traveling, and once I configured my software to recognize it as a USB connection, it was plug-and-play.On top of all of that, it's [$]
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about MXL USB Mic Mate - Preamp and USB Interface:
Buyer ... be(a)ware. I made the mistake of overlooking the fact that this is for use with CONDENSER MICS ONLY. I have a dynamic mic that I wanted to use to go into my laptop computer without using a preamp. Wrong! I am still using a preamp BUT I AM able to use the USB capability therefore bypassing the sound card of the computer (which was not giving me the quality I needed). It's working great now ... but, again, only by going through a preamp.
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- One (1) Year Warranty
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