M-Audio AudioBuddy
Dual mic preamp and direct box with phantom power.

With the tremendous proliferation of PC based recording systems there has arisen a new need to interface mics and guitar to line level PC sound cards. Introducing M-Audio AudioBuddy, the ultra quiet, phantom powered dual mic preamp and direct box. M-Audio AudioBuddy is the perfect companion piece for any digital audio system. It’s the ideal audio gateway for recording the two most significant, non-line level instruments: microphones and electric guitars.

M-Audio AudioBuddy Features

• 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs.
• 2 alternate, independent 1/4" unbalanced, high impedance inputs. These alternate 1/4" inputs are impedance matched for ideal performance with typical electric guitars.
• Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers.
• Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.
• XLR phantom power can be switched on and off for both of the Mic preamps.
• Phantom power LED indicator.
• Dual purpose independent 1/4" outputs which accept either TRS plugs for balanced signal or TS plug for unbalanced signal.
• Super-small size: 5.5" x 3.3" x 1.7".
• Extremely quiet preamp.

M-Audio AudioBuddy Specifications

• Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz, +0, -3 dB.
• Mic Gain: 60 dB max.
• Mic Input Impedance: 1 K ohm
• Guitar Gain: 40 dB max.
• Guitar Input Impedance: 100 K ohms.
• Approximate weight: under 1/2 lb.
• Power supply: 9 volts ac 300 milliamps.