Feature:
The basic gain, output and presets are simple enough and easy to figure out and use. I really wish there were just knobs to manually adjust the warmth/limiter, but these presets are fine. I pretty much just use the Vocal/limiter setting and it works fine. no complaints. Overall, pretty cut and Dry, but not for the extra picky.
Quality:
It's ok I guess. I had the feeling of "Extremely Fragile" when I was handling it. Maybe that was all the reviews I heard about Vacuum Tubes and I didn't want to ruin mine. Bue Either way, I guess it will be alright sitting next to my mixer(Unless my monitors fall on it).
Value:
For what I do, there is no denying that this is the cheapest, but the most cost-effective addition for my studio.
Desirability:
Well...I don't want to ruin it...but if I got really desperate...
Sound:
I've read a lot of reviews on this product about needing new tubes and the sound is mediocre. I was even looking into replacement tubes before I got the MIC200. But when I got it, I realized that I don't need anything else. I do Hip-Hop. Simple record-over already made beats. The Mic200 is all that I can ask for. I've always dealt with the preamps that come with Audio interfaces and mixers, so this is the first real preamp that I have ever owned. I combine with a Rode Nt1-A mic with outstanding, crystal clear, extremely warm vocals sent to a Behringer Xenyx1204FX mixer for light EQ and the sound is excellent. The Limiter works very well also, as I can actually SEE the uniformity in each track on my DAW (Samplitude 10). For the money, for anyone using the MIC200 for simple vocal-only Hip-Hop tracks, with a little prior experience on EQ'ing, tracking, and proper mic technique, this unit is definitely worth it.And about the constant hum, I only heard when I turned the volume all the way up on my mixer and my MIC200 just to test headroom. So actually, under normal circumstances, it doesn't exist. GREAT PRODUCT. MUST BUY FOR BUDGET STUDIOS!!
Ease of Use:
Extremely easy to use. Just plug-in, adjust, and be amazed by this small little gray box.
Support:
Nuetral. Haven't had to use it yet.
Overall:
Overall, just a great, inexpensive NECESSITY for my studio and future projects. If it goes out AFTER I feel I got my money's worth, I'll be buying another one instantly.
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