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.