Ultra-low noise discrete microphone amplifier with separate line input amplifiers. Features Ultra Tube circuitry for added warmth without distortion and warmth control for generating tube sound independently.
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Feature:
Simple and usable feature set - sweepable (parametric) eq for high pass filter - 48v phantom (if used that way) level and "warmth" (gain) knobs - a no brainer, never even opened the manual.
Quality:
Made like an old preamp - metal. Knobs feel a little light (by old standards), but quality nonetheless.
Value:
I see people spend more money on beer in a weekend - personally, I'll take tubes any day.
Desirability:
Tubes, lights - analog meters - smmmooooth...
Sound:
Lets qualify this by first stating that I can only fill my tank twice for the money I spent on one of these - I bought four. That being said, the internal boards are so simple, there is literally no much of a chance to "screw anything up", but in agreement with the prvious poster - let's definitely not Behringer bash - especially in this case. I have a lot of gear, including the Ampex 300 preamps from RCA studios where Sinatra recorded New York, New York. Case in point, those were originally front end preamps on Ampex 300 tape machines - the machines were in sad shape mechanically, but these amps, removed from the tape machines are great for studio preamps - and the sound of the Behringers (important: replace tubes with Ei Elite 12AX7EG - Telefunken clones) are as good - even better in some applications (with the Ei Elite 12AX7EG tubes). The downside to the units is replaceable - the stock tubes make a great unit noisy out of the box - an $80 upgrade makes this a world class preamp. I run every sub (8) on my Mackie ONYX 4880 through these on the sub inserts - all the time - people are always asking "how I get that sound" - thanks Behringer.
Ease of Use:
It's a preamp - if that is hard to use - perhaps a career in pet supplies would be more suitable...
Support:
no reason in over two years of everyday use.
Overall:
These units have become a staple - I keep another set of four in storage, along with tubes - "just in case"
Submitted: 10/30/2007
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Feature:
Rack mountable, nice look, fake tube lights are cool. BTW Presonus has a red LED behind it's tube. Heard people complain about the meters. Mine are working fine.
Quality:
For this price the construction of the chassis is good. The knobs are light and click in tiny increments. Very basic stuff here with a vintage retro look.
Value:
Return on investment is excellent.
Desirability:
chicks dig the lights
Sound:
Acts more like a DI with tube influences. I like the sound better than the Presonus tubePRE, much quieter. The coloring is transparent, the signal is strong. You will notice how dynamics will improve.
Ease of Use:
Look, read the manual. Line levels should be good going in, especially when miking amps. A little adjustment on the gain in the preamp, and some warth, and you are set. I do a bass straight in, sounds sweet by the time it reaches the board. My condensor mic sounds good with this unit.
Support:
Never needed it
Overall:
Some very good material was made on equipment alot more inferior to this. Let's not Behringer Bash. I reccomend this for someone who wants a more polished sound during tracking. That makes mixing alot more pleasurable.
Submitted: 10/30/2006
Style of Music: Acoustic Rock
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