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MXL USB Mic Mate Preamp and USB Interface

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MXL USB Mic Mate Preamp and USB Interface
Key Features
  • Mobile Recording
  • Podcasting
  • Phantom Power
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 kHz) while also providing 48V phantom power to condenser microphones directly from a computer's USB port.
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MXL Mic Mate Overview

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 kHz) 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 die-cast metal construction
UPC: 801813119787

MXL Mic Mate Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
1 Input / 1 Output at 48 kHz
Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
1
Analog Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-B
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
General
Display
No
Channels of I/O
1 Input / 1 Output at 48 kHz
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
1
Built-In Microphone
No
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input
Phantom Power
48 V
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-B
Host Connection Protocol
USB 1.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depths
16-Bit
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Dimensions
5.7 x 0.9" / 14.6 x 2.2 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.325 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.95 x 5.15 x 1.4"

MXL Mic Mate Reviews

GREAT PRODUCT!

By Tim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-08-30

We have a hearing impaired student who needs to use transcription software for a class. To isolate the instructor's voice, we used this Mic Mate to run a wireless mic receiver into a laptop.

Very noisy and useless to me

By Steve
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2014-01-11

I gave it two stars because in a pinch you could use it, but mine is very noisy. I tried it with two different mics on two different PCs using two different sets of cables. Cannot get rid of the very high noise floor.

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Can the USB output of this mic preamp be connected to iPhone or Android phones digitally via a proper adapter, with audio being usable in a video recorder app, etc?
Asked by: Alexander
I don't think so. I Don't think it will be recognized and I am pretty sure it will not supply enough power to the mic mate.
Answered by: Scott B.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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