Monday, April 30, 2012

ART Pro Channel Microphone PreampCompressorEQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering

ART Pro Channel Microphone PreampCompressorEQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering Review



ART Pro Channel Microphone PreampCompressorEQ Professional Tube Based Selectable VU Metering Feature

  • Maximum Gain XLR to XLR: 83dB
  • 1/4 to 1/4: 65dB
  • Dynamic Range >100dB (20-20KHz)
  • Frequency Response 10Hz to 20KHz (±
  • 5dB)
Professional tube microphone preamp, optical compressor and EQ


Sunday, April 29, 2012

ART USB Phono Plus Interface - Version 2

ART USB Phono Plus Interface - Version 2 Review



ART USB Phono Plus Interface - Version 2 Feature

  • Transfer your LPs and Cassettes to CD with the USBPhonoPlus V2
  • Turntable or other analog source can be hooked up directly to included interface for noise-free transfer quality
  • Optical TOSLINK inputs and outputs as well as S/PDIF inputs
  • Includes a CD-ROM which with a complete copy of the audio recording utility Audacity to maximize the quality of your recordings!
  • Allow the USBPhonoPlus v2 to act as a convenient digital audio to USB interface as well
The USBPhonoPlus v2 is the ideal low cost interface solution for transferring any analog or digital audio source, including a turntable into a computer via standard USB connection. Building on the success of the two previous iterations, the ARTcessories DeeJayPre and the USBPhonoPlus, the USBPhonoPlus v2 adds more convenient pre or post monitor source selection and a variable headphone level control to the already successful low noise RIAA standard A/D interface package. CD-ROM included which contains a complete copy of the audio recording utility Audacity.


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Velleman Microphone Preamp Kit

Velleman Microphone Preamp Kit Review



This kit was developed as a pre-module for a number of audio applications where there is insufficient input signal. Ideal for use as a microphone pre-amplifier or for level correction. Output level is adjustable with up to 40 dB of gain.


Thursday, April 26, 2012

TCC TC-750LC BLACK Professional Moving Magnet Preamp

TCC TC-750LC BLACK Professional Moving Magnet Preamp Review



TCC TC-750LC BLACK Professional Moving Magnet Preamp Feature

  • Available in black or silver finish; this is the BLACK VERSION
  • RIAA freq response 20hz-20,000hz +/- 0.5dB, S/N ratio 85dB
  • 12 volt DC operation; will work anywhere in the world; includes US AC adaptor, RCA cable, miniplug adaptor
  • Same Great Specs as our TC-750 PLUS an Output Level Control
  • Ground wire terminal and power indicator: gold plated jacks and black anodized metal casing
Now available in either BLACK or SILVER finish! We took the new improved edition of our tried and true TC-750 and added an output level control to create the PERFECT preamp for use with computer sound cards. The adjustable output allows correct setting of recording levels, something you may find your burning software and / or sound card driver has insufficient range to permit. When used with a stereo, the control allows the phono source level to be set to match other inputs such as CD or video, so that switching between sources requires little or no change in the stereo's volume control setting. Again, you are purchasing the BLACK VERSION. To find the silver version, enter B004RZ2ZH0 in the Amazon search bar.


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

TCC TC-400G/L RIAA Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (Preamplifier)

TCC TC-400G/L RIAA Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (Preamplifier) Review



TCC TC-400G/L RIAA Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (Preamplifier) Feature

  • Will work anywhere in the world
  • Gold-plated connectors, power indicator LED, ground terminal
  • Excellent choice for use with computer sound cards (includes free miniplug adaptor needed for this)
  • Includes AC adaptor and RCA cable
  • RIAA freq response 20hz-20,000hz, S/N ratio: 50dB
The TC-400G/L is a significant upgrade from the entry-level AC-powered preamps you'll find sold all over the internet, because its external power supply provides excellent isolation against hum and noise. It features better specs, better fit and finish, and very nice retail packaging suitable for gifting. Additional features include a ground wire terminal, gold-plated connectors, power indicator LED and a limited lifetime warranty. This is an excellent choice for use with component stereos, home theatre systems and mini-systems.


Monday, April 23, 2012

Golden Age Project Pre73 MKII Microphone Preamp

Golden Age Project Pre73 MKII Microphone Preamp Review



Golden Age Project Pre73 MKII Microphone Preamp Feature

  • Classic warm, punch, sweet sound
  • One-channel mic preamp
With circuitry based on the venerable Neve 1073 preamp, considered among the best-sounding preamps of all time, the Golden Age Project PRE-73 MKII version delivers the same vintage sound with lower noise and wider dynamic range. It also features a rear-panel 1/4" insert send/return jack, plus the gain control now operates clockwise for higher gain. The Golden Age Project PRE-73 Mk2 is the first one-channel low-cost preamp on the market that is using a fully discrete signal path with three separate transformers for the balanced mic input, the line input and the output. The circuit is very similar to the classical preamp section of the Neve 1073 pre/eq module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. This classical sound has been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The PRE-73 has a maximum gain of 80dB on the mic input and the gain range on the Line input is -20 to + 10dB. There is also a high-impedance instrument input. The PRE-73 is perfect for almost any signal source, no matter if it’s a microphone with a high or low sensitivity (like a passive ribbon mic), a syntheziser or sound module or an electric guitar or bass. The input impedance of the microphone input can be switched between 300 and 1200 ohm, which makes it possible to affect the tone of most microphones. There is also phase switch and an simple 4-step LED signal level meter. The output level control makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.


Saturday, April 21, 2012

Behringer MIC100 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter

Behringer MIC100 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter Review



Behringer MIC100 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter Feature

  • Hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube with UTC technology for exceptional warmth and lowest noise
  • The ultimate sound-enhancing tool for virtually any sound source
  • Perfectly complements studio-grade condenser mics
  • High-end tube mic/line preamplifier for studio, live and hard disk recording applications
  • Eliminates the "dull" sound of standard digital recorders and sound cards
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 superior sound. BEHRINGER's TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC100 gives anything from microphones to acoustic or bass guitars that vintage tube vibe in a dependable, affordable package.

Tubes can really warm up a signal fast, giving it depth and character.

1/4-inch and XLR connectivity.

Put A Little Tube In Your Tone
The MIC100 is perfect for studio and live applications. The balanced 1/4" TRS and gold-plated XLR inputs and outputs give you maximum flexibility in either scenario. It derives its personality from a hand-selected 12AX7 tube with UTC technology for superior tube character and low-noise operation. The MIC100 is great for eliminating the "dull" sound of standard digital recorders and sound cards. And thanks to onboard +48 V phantom power and 20dB pad, it can also add warmth to condenser microphones. When used as a high-end DI box, you get outstanding signal integrity.

Two cool vintage-style knobs control gain and output. There's also a switch for phase reverse and a limiter to prevent overloading the MIC100. An 8-segment LED meter provides accurate monitoring of output levels.

XLR or 1/4-Inch
The MIC100 features balanced inputs and outputs, with both 1/4-inch TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors.

What's in the Box
Behringer MIC100, Power Supply, User's Manual High-End Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Leaf Plus Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna

Leaf Plus Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Review



Leaf Plus Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Feature

  • The Leaf Plus is unlike any other amplified HDTV antenna available! It's like the Leaf on steroids!
  • Better Design, Better Technology: The Leaf Plus uses state-of-the-art amplifier technology - better parts = more channels
  • Patent pending USB power option lets you power the antenna using your TV's USB port
  • Made in the USA!
  • Lowest noise amplifier on the market - resulting in more channels and less pixelation
The Leaf Plus is unlike any other amplified HDTV antenna available! It's like the Leaf on steroids! The Leaf Plus features a high gain, low noise state-of-the-art pHEMT amplifier to provide additional gain to increase signal range and improve the quality and reliability of Over-The-Air HDTV signals. The Leaf Plus Amplified HDTV Antenna improves upon the top-selling Mohu Leaf antenna. The Leaf Plus provides you with an additional range for remarkable reception. For channels that experience occasional dropouts or pixilation, the additional gain of the Leaf Plus will provide a far more reliable signal than other antennas. Combine the Leaf Plus with a streaming device like a Roku box, 'smart' HDTV or gaming system and never have to pay a cable or dish bill again! The Leaf Plus gives you a USB power injector at the end of the antenna cable to provide power to the amplifier in the antenna housing. This power injector uses a mini-USB connector. You can power the amplifier using the supplied power cube and USB cable or plug the USB cable into a USB port on your TV, if it has one. The advantage of doing this is that the amplifier will only be powered when the TV is turned on, eliminating parasitic power consumption when the amplifier isn't needed. Better design, better technology... The amplifier in the Leaf Plus provides 10-15 dB of gain across all TV channels and has the lowest noise figure possible. By placing the amplifier directly at the antenna we minimize noise and signal loss due to cable losses and maximize efficiency by matching the amplifier to the antenna. Most importantly, we are proud to say that our antennas are designed and manufactured in the USA!


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

MXL MICMATEC XLR To USB Preamp for Condenser Microphones

MXL MICMATEC XLR To USB Preamp for Condenser Microphones Review



MXL MICMATEC XLR To USB Preamp for Condenser Microphones Feature

  • Studio-quality USB Microphone Preamp^Plug and record with your favorite software^Fully balanced low noise analog front end^Heavy duty diecast metal construction^Free MXL USB Recorder Software for instant 2-Track recording (Available at www.MXLmics.com)
  • Studio-quality USB Microphone Preamp
  • Plug and record with your favorite software
  • Fully balanced low noise analog front end
  • Heavy duty diecast metal construction
  • Free MXL USB Recorder Software for instant 2-Track recording
This pocket-sized device features a 16-bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with a sampling rate of 44.1 and 48.0 kHz. The Mic Mate™ also provides 48V Phantom power to condenser mics directly from your computer's USB port.


Monday, April 16, 2012

Monster ILJRY-1 F Single Female RCA to Dual Male RCA Y-Adapter

Monster ILJRY-1 F Single Female RCA to Dual Male RCA Y-Adapter Review



Monster ILJRY-1 F Single Female RCA to Dual Male RCA Y-Adapter Feature

  • Flexible outer jacket for easy installation
  • 24k gold contact, heavy-duty connectors for a high conductivity connection
  • Spiral wound copper shielding protects against outside interference
  • Y adapter has 1 female RCA audio to 2 male RCA audio plugs
  • Comes in a length of 6 inches
MODEL NO. ILJRY-1 F 1 FEMALE TO 2 MALE 6 FT SPIRAL-WOUND COPPER SHIELDING PROTECTS AGAINST OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE 24K GOLD-PLATED HEAVY-DUTY CONNECTORS FOR A HIGH-CONDUCTIVITY CORROSION-RESISTANT CONNECTION


Friday, April 13, 2012

Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON 3.5mm Line to Mic 25dB Attenuation Cable for Zoom H4N with Headphone Monitoring Jack

Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON 3.5mm Line to Mic 25dB Attenuation Cable for Zoom H4N with Headphone Monitoring Jack Review



Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON 3.5mm Line to Mic 25dB Attenuation Cable for Zoom H4N with Headphone Monitoring Jack Feature

  • Audio Input Level: -10dBV (0.25pp - 0.47pp) Prosumer Line Level
  • Input Impedance: 1.5K ohms
  • Audio Output Level: Approx. 14mV
  • Output Impedance: 92 ohms
The Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON cable is designed for portable digital audio recorders and mic preamps with a single output jack. This jack is typically used for headphone monitoring or connecting to a DSLR audio input for recording. The LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Y-Splitter cable allows you to do both monitoring and recording from a single output jack. It also features a -25dB L Pad attenuator on both audio channels to reduce the Prosumer Line Level output (-10dBV) to your camera's mic input sweet spot level. It's the perfect mating cable for Zoom H4N recorders when connecting to Canon D5 MkII but also works great for other similar mic preamps and DSLR cameras that require 25db of attenuation. The cable is designed with the proper impedances to assure maximum voltage transfer and low noise operation. The cable shield is isolated on the camera end to prevent shield noise from directly coupling into the camera connector ground. The cable allows users to go directly from the audio recorder into the camera and also monitor with headphones, creating a compact and elegant interface solution. All resistors values are 1% metal film to assure similar voltage attenuation between the stereo inputs. Cable ends are labeled for proper connection.


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

TCC TC-400G/L Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (preamplifier)

TCC TC-400G/L Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (preamplifier) Review



TCC TC-400G/L Phono Preamp, Pre-amp (preamplifier) Feature

  • Will work anywhere in the world
  • Gold-plated connectors, power indicator LED, ground terminal
  • Excellent choice for use with computer sound cards (includes free miniplug adaptor needed for this)
  • Includes AC adaptor and RCA cable
  • RIAA freq response 20hz-20,000hz, S/N ratio: 50dB
Similar in concept and function to the Recoton SP-2, this preamp features better specs, better fit and finish, and very nice retail packaging suitable for gifting. Additional features include a ground wire terminal, gold-plated connectors, power indicator LED and a limited lifetime warranty. This is an excellent choice for use with component stereos, home theatre systems and mini-systems.


Monday, April 9, 2012

Boss 822UA In-Dash Double-Din CD/MP3 Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input, USB, SD Card

Boss 822UA In-Dash Double-Din CD/MP3 Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input, USB, SD Card Review



Boss 822UA In-Dash Double-Din CD/MP3 Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input, USB, SD Card Feature

  • Double-DIN AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 receiver
  • 4 x 80 Watts maximum power with 5V RCA preamp output
  • Oversized active black mask display with illuminated control buttons
  • Includes front panel auxiliary input, USB port, SD card slot, wireless remote
  • One-year limited warranty
Boss Audio's 822UA is a great way to upgrade your double-DIN OEM receiver. Play back your favorite CDs and enjoy MP3 playback from CD-R/RWs, USB devices or SD Cards. An auxiliary input is also provided for connecting your MP3 player or other devices.

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Front-panel USB and auxiliary input.

Wireless remote included.

Fully Detachable Control Panel
Take your front panel with you for added security. The control panel features an oversized, active black mask display and illuminated control buttons.

AM/FM Radio
Enjoy your favorite radio programming with the PLL-synthesized tuner, featuring 24 station presets for instant access to your preferred stations, and switchable USA/Europe radio frequencies.

Auxiliary Input
The convenient front-panel auxiliary input (3.5mm mini jack) is a great way to enjoy audio from your iPod, MP3 player, or other external audio devices.

CD Player
Play back all your favorite CDs, including burnt CD-R/RW discs. The ESP anti-skip mechanism ensures your music isn't interrupted by any bumps in the road, and playback features such as a mute function, repeat mode, or intro scan are all included.

You can also enjoy your favorite MP3s, burnt to CD, with full ID3 tag display of artist/track info.

USB and SD Connectivity
The 822UA features a front-panel USB port and SD Card jack, so you can instantly switch out USB thumb drives or SD cards with a fresh batch of MP3 tunes/podcasts/etc.

Plenty of Power
The 822UA provides 80 Watts through four channels, and a 5V RCA preamp output.

Remote Included
A wireless remote control is included for convenient control of the system.

What's in the Box
Boss 822UA Receiver, Remote Control, Mounting Hardware, User's Manual The Boss Audio's 822UA can play CDs and MP3 playback from CD-R/RWs, USB devices or SD Cards. An auxiliary input is also provided for connecting your MP3 player or other devices. The 822UA features a front-panel USB port and SD Card jack.


Saturday, April 7, 2012

PreSonus StudioChannel Tube Mic Pre / Compressor / EQ

PreSonus StudioChannel Tube Mic Pre / Compressor / EQ Review



PreSonus StudioChannel Tube Mic Pre / Compressor / EQ Feature

  • Class-A tube mic preamplifier
  • VCA compressor features variable threshold, attack, release and gain
  • 3-band EQ features variable-Q on mid-band w/ peak/shelving on high- and low-bands
  • Multi-function ballistic VU meter allows for prescies monitoring and control
  • Rugged steel chassis insures years of dependable service
Profesisonal recording channel with Class-A tube mic preamplifier, VCA compressor and 3-band parametric EQ. Perfrect for professional or home studio. Great for all types of microphones and instruments. Tube pre and VCA compressor make a calssic vocal recording chain!


Friday, April 6, 2012

Parasound - Classic 2100 Stereo Pre-Amp

Parasound - Classic 2100 Stereo Pre-Amp Review



Parasound - Classic 2100 Stereo Pre-Amp Feature

  • Two channel high end audio preamplifier
  • 7 pairs of line level inputs
  • 1 input pair can be switched for MM or MC phono cartridge with correct input impedance
  • Can add to an existing surround system to upgrade analog two-channel sound
  • Parasound 3 year parts, 3 years labor warranty
Parasound's NewClassic Model 2100 is a versatile two-channel preamplifier that's equally expert with venerable and modern technology, from vinyl to MP3. A low-noise phono input provides the correct gain and load for both MM and MC cartridges. The Model 2100 also enables you to upgrade your present surround sound system for serious two-channel, audiophile-quality listening. Left, right, and sub bypass jacks make it simple to use the Model 2100 and your surround sound receiver in the same system, even if your system has a subwoofer and small left and right speakers. This great feature lets you keep the 2100 directly in the signal chain and play either stereo or surround sound without messing with wires. Automatic pass-through is activated as soon as you turn off the 2100. And bypass input can be selected via remote. Built-in subwoofer control is another key feature. Parasound really thought of it all with the Model 2100. An adjustable subwoofer crossover provides analog bass management for your stereo sources, and you can adjust the subwoofer level on the front panel. Also included are separate output jacks for full range (large speakers), and 80 Hz high pass filtered (small speakers). This lets you push only frequencies about 80 Hz to your satellite speakers, without needing an expensive external crossover.