Behringer MIC500USB Tube Microphone Preamp

Desktop Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Modeling and USB/Audio Interface

Add warmth, character, and depth to your recordings with the Behringer TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB, a high-end preamplifier for microphone, instrument, and line-level sources with 16 application presets and an integrated USB audio interface. The unit features a hand-selected 12AX7 vacuum tube for exceptional warmth and low noise, adding a vintage tube vibe to your production.

The MIC500USB’s unique preamp voicing offers presets for vocals, acoustic an delectric guitars, bass, keyboards, and more. The unit includes +48V phantom power for use with studio condenser microphones and a 20 dB pad for added flexibility when using loud sources. There is a phase reversal switch and a highly accurate 8-segment OLED level meter that provides visual feedback of your signal strength. A power supply is included.

Benefits

• 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 setup
• Ultraflexible 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. Includes audio recording, editing, and podcasting software, plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins downloadable at behringer.com
• 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
• +48V 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

Put Some Tube in Your Tone

• The MIC500USB is perfect for studio and live applications. The balanced XLR and ¼” TRS inputs 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 MIC500USB is ideally suited for use with standard digital recorders and sound cards, imbuing signals with the warmth, presence and classic tube compression that will bring your digital tracks to life.
• The incredible MIC500USB’s controls consist of switches for +48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, phase reverse, and limiter, plus vintage-style gain and output knobs. An 8-segment LED meter provides accurate monitoring of output levels. And when used as a high-end DI (Direct Injection) box in the studio or onstage, the MIC500USB delivers flawless performance and outstanding signal integrity.

Application Specific Presets

• The MIC500USB provides 16 unique preamp voicings that cover a wide range of applications, including vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, and more. There are additional options for greater diversity including Neutral—for a more natural sound, Warm—for adding the warmth typically associated with analog signals and vacuum tubes, and Warm + Limiter for additional warmth when working with high volume levels and sounds with frequent signal peaks, or when directly recording an instrument with a mic (e.g., drums) and limiter for adding density and a consistent output level of all notes/sounds below clipping.
• Although these voicings have been optimized for specific sound sources, feel free to experiment—you might find that running vocals through the Warm E-GTR setting is perfect for your project. The amazing MIC500USB opens an entirely new and exciting world of creative possibilities.

Blissful Recording

Thanks to the built-in USB audio interface, you can connect directly to your PC or Mac computer via a single USB cable. Now any signal source you connect to the MIC500USB can be recorded directly to your hard drive.

FEATURES

• Tube Preamp for Mics, Instruments, Line
• 12AX7 Vacuum Tube for Warmth & Low Noise
• 16 Preamp Voicing Presets
• Guitar, Drums, Voice, Keyboards & More
• XLR and 1/4″ Inputs
• 1/4″ Direct Out and Headphone Out
• Phase Reverse Switch, +48V Phantom Power
• 20 dB Pad, Limiter, LED Meters
• Built-In USB/Audio Interface
• Includes Power Supply