Behringer MIC500USB Tube Microphone Preamp

Tubes can really warm up a signal fast, giving it depth and character. Though transistors have succeeded the technology, many musicians agree that tubes deliver a far superior sound. The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB’s hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube gives everything from microphones to acoustic or bass guitars that vintage tube vibe – in a dependable and ultra-affordable package.

Features:

• High-end pre-amplification for all microphone, instrument and line-level sources. Specifically designed for studio-grade condenser mics
• Perfectly matches your studio, live and hard disk recording set-up
• Ultra-flexible Preamp Modeling allows you to optimize your recordings
• Choose between 16 preamp voicings designed for electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, bass guitars, drums, vocals and more
• Built-in USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer.
• Powerful Phones output with Level control and Direct Monitor select
• Hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube with UTC technology for exceptional warmth and lowest noise
• Ensures outstanding signal transparency when used as a high-end DI-box
• Sophisticated output limiter prevents the output signal from clipping
• Dedicated low cut filter eliminates unwanted noise, e.g. floor rumble
• +48 V phantom power, Phase Reverse switch and 20 dB Pad for utmost flexibility
• Highly accurate 8-segment LED level meter
• Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors