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M-Audio AudioBuddy Dual Mic Preamp
PKR 18,500
Super-quiet dual mic preamp and direct box.
The ultra-quiet M-Audio Audio Buddy 2-channel preamp offers the features and performance you need to track great-sounding music on your computer. Each channel offers individually adjustable gain, balanced XLR with phantom power or a 1/4″ instrument level input, and independent 1/4″ outputs (unbalanced or balanced TRS). Use the M-Audio preamp as a direct box for high impedance signals from guitars, basses or other sources for recording with optimal results.
- Ultra-quiet 2-channel preamp
- Each channel offers individually adjustable gain
- Balanced XLR with phantom power or a 1/4″ instrument level input
- Independent 1/4″ outputs (unbalanced or balanced TRS)
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