MXL USB Mic Mate Adapts Your Condenser Microphone to USB While Supplying Phantom Power
MXL USB Mic Mate allows for easy connection of any microphone, dynamic or condenser to any computer through USB with no drivers required.True Plug-n-play operation, this external XLR to USB mic preamp/converter with a balanced input and three position gain switch is a must have for those looking to start recording or pod casting without purchasing a special USB microphone. Simply use any XLR microphone you already have, or purchase a reputable mic you have heard about, its simple with the Mic Mate. Provides full 48V Phantom Power.The device provides 48v phantom power for condenser mics, and incorporates a 16-bit D/A converter [Delta Sigma] with support for 48kHz and 44.1kHz sample rates. Simply plug in your favorite pro mic and record your audio using the software application of choice via USB.The MXL USB Mic Mate is a compact low noise analog preamp that converts 48 volt phantom powered studio condensers and professional dynamic mics to USB for hi quality recording on any P.C. or Mac.Its metal construction and pocket size makes it a perfect travel companion for portable computers allowing broadcasters, audio engineers and recording enthusiasts to capture great sounds wherever they go with their own mics.The new MXL USB Mic Mate makes it easy to use without any mixers, preamps, expensive studio gear or special software or drivers. Just plug in your favorite mic to the converter and the other end to the USB port on your portable or desktop computer to set your preferences and enjoy studio quality recordings.The MXL USB Mic Mate uses the best of both analog and digital technology to bring studio quality sound to any computer. Its input features a fully balanced low noise, low distortion preamp, a 3-position analog gain control and a special circuit that converts the 5 volts from the USB port to a regulated 48 volts required by professional condenser microphones. The digital section features a 16 b
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars MXL MIC MATE USB TO XLR ADAPTOR…VERY SLICK!
Nice converter for the price, but just make sure your audio recorder will let you LISTEN WHILE RECORDING. Adobe Soundbooth 2.0 is the only one of 3 audio programs I have that will let you listen WITH your mic. I also like how the red l.e.d comes on as soon as the p.c notices you’re “plugged in” ~Ace
4 Stars Works as expected
I bought this for use with my laptop, TrueRTA software and a Behringer EMC 8000 microphone, for frequency response measurement. It works well for that purpose. It’s not provided with a USB cable however – you will need to purchase that separately.
1 Star Not for music recording.
This product is very bad. In my case it have low gain with condenser mics, and it is imposible to reduce the latency while recording even using asio drivers, asio4all, audacity or whatever. I dont recommend it. Maybe it is usefull but for other purpose different than music recording.
2 Stars Works only intermittently with FCP & Garage Band
I have the same problem that another reviewer has. Sometimes I record and the sound is great, then for no reason, the sound is all noisy and garbled. When that happens, I have to restart FCP. I lose a lot of good takes and also lose time in a fast-paced production environment. This is not good. This is not acceptable.
I don’t know if the problem is with the mic or with Apple…but I have the same problem on two different computers in both Final Cut Pro and Garage Band.
I cannot recommend this to other users of FCP or Garage Band.
3 Stars It doesnt come with a cord
I bought one of these the problem is the thing is 2 sided one side i plugged my mic into and the otherside plugs into the computer.. and requires a cord to go from it to the competer it didnt come with this chord so now im just sitting here confused and dont know what to do
