Tubes can quickly warm up a signal, adding depth and character. While transistors have taken over the technology, many musicians believe that tubes offer a much better sound. The TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB comes with a carefully - selected 12AX7 vacuum tube. It gives microphones, acoustic guitars, and bass guitars that classic tube vibe in a reliable and budget - friendly package. Features: High - end pre - amplification for all microphone, instrument, and line - level sources, especially designed for studio - grade condenser mics. It fits perfectly with your studio, live, and hard - disk recording setups. The ultra - flexible preamp modeling helps you optimize your recordings. You can choose from 16 preamp voicings for electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, bass guitars, drums, vocals, etc. It has a built - in USB/Audio Interface for direct connection to your computer. The powerful phones output has level control and direct monitor select. The hand - selected 12AX7 vacuum tube with UTC technology provides exceptional warmth and low noise. It ensures excellent signal transparency when used as a high - end DI - box. A sophisticated output limiter stops the output signal from clipping. A dedicated low - cut filter gets rid of unwanted noise like floor rumble. It offers +48 V phantom power, a phase reverse switch, and a 20 dB pad for maximum flexibility. There's a highly accurate 8 - segment LED level meter. And it has balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4' TRS and XLR connectors.
Using the Behringer MIC500USB Tube Microphone Preamp is easy. First, connect it to your microphone, instrument, or line - level source using the balanced 1/4' TRS or XLR connectors. If you're using a studio - grade condenser mic, this preamp is specifically designed for it. You can then connect it directly to your computer via the built - in USB/Audio Interface. For your headphones, use the powerful phones output with level control to adjust the volume. To get the best sound, you can choose from 16 different preamp voicings depending on what you're recording, like electric or acoustic guitars, vocals, etc. The ultra - flexible preamp modeling helps you optimize your recordings. Remember to be careful when using the +48 V phantom power, especially if your equipment isn't compatible. Also, use the dedicated low - cut filter to remove unwanted noise like floor rumble. When it comes to maintenance, keep the preamp in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Check the connections regularly to make sure they're secure. If you notice any issues with the hand - selected 12AX7 vacuum tube, it's best to have it checked by a professional.
