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Headphone Amplifier Compatibility
Customers generally have a positive opinion about the BEHRINGER TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB's headphone amplifier compatibility, praising its ability to bring mics and instruments alive with presence, tube coloration, and warmth. Some users also appreciate the flexibility of having both traditional audio output and USB for recording purposes. However, a few customers have noted that it may not provide enough power for 250Ohms headphones and some features like preamp modes are not well described in the documentation.
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Background Noise
Customers have generally positive opinions about the BEHRINGER TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB's tonal quality and value for money. However, some users have reported issues with background noise and inconsistent performance.
Limiter Functionality
Customers have mixed opinions on the limiter functionality of the BEHRINGER TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB. While some appreciate its discreet modeling multi-circuit on a chip that includes the limiter, others find it simple to operate and budget priced with reasonable quality. The unit offers various features such as input and output gain controls, phantom power, a 20 db pad, VU meter, and two outputs. Some users have noted its ability to handle two inputs at once or switch between them in their DAW. However, a small group of customers have expressed
Highlights
Quality
Significantly enhanced voice and instrument quality on multi-track recorder.
Excelent product, works great with mics and guitars
There are input and output gain controls, phantom power, a 20 db pad, vu meter, and two outputs.
The gain can't be set at low enough levels, and the tone dial thing has only minimal effect.
Price
This unit is amazing for the value.
At this price point, this is a great little pre-amp, and usb / audio interface.
I'd rather have a $300 or $1200 preamp to connect my mic to, but i'm on a budget, and let's face it, nobody's lining up to hear... Read More
For one, the multi-effects knob is a discreet circuit that saves $$ by eliminating other switches.
Competitiveness
I got a deal on some beyerdynamic dt990 and realized too late that they were 250ohms.
The mic500usb has more juice on the headphone output compared to the umc22 and the mic sounds much nicer as well.
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- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 82 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 28 2024.
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I wanted to share my thoughts on the mic500usb
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Reviewers before said it’s “useless” as a preamp for headphones
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I got a deal on some beyerdynamic dt990 and realized too late that they were 250ohms
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Preamps usb powered only do not have enough juice for 250ohms headphones as i had to find out the hard way
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With the umc22 i had to crank the volume to 100 and still was barely hearing enough
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I was skeptical while purchasing the mic500usb if it would make a difference at all
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The mic500usb has more juice on the headphone output compared to the umc22 and the mic sounds much nicer as well
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