You don't have to spend big bucks to get high-quality preamp tone. Designed and engineered in Germany, Behringer's MIC500USB Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier affordably delivers high-end, tube-driven pre-amplification for all microphone, instrument, and line-level sources. The MIC500USB uses a hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube for exceptional warmth with a very low noise floor. You get balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors, 48-volt phantom power, a phase reverse switch, and 20dB Pad for the utmost flexibility. Need more? The MIC500USB provides 16 preamp voicings through its built-in USB/audio interface and free audio recording software with 150 instruments/effect plug-ins that are downloadable directly from Behringer's site.
Features:
- 12AX7 high-gain, ultra-low-noise vacuum tube provides warm vintage preamp tone
- Versatile connectivity with balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
- 16 preamp voicings designed for guitars, drums, keyboards, vocals, and more
- Built-in USB/audio interface to connect directly to your computer
- Dedicated low-cut filter eliminates unwanted low frequencies
- Downloadable recording/editing/podcasting software and plug-in library included
Tech Specs
| Preamp Type: | Tube (12AX7) |
| Phantom Power: | Yes |
| EQ: | 16 voicings |
| Analog Inputs: | 1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 1 x 1/4" (line-in) |
| Analog Outputs: | 1 x 1/4" (direct out), 1 x 1/4" (headphones) |
| USB: | 1 x Type B |
| Computer Connectivity: | USB |
| Power Source: | 12V DC power supply (included) |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | MIC500USB |
