MobilePre USB is the preamp with a built-in audio interface that's designed for laptop recording such as field recording and sampling expeditions. In fact, it's one of the only completely bus-powered preamps available. (Of course, you can use it on the desktop as well.) A total of three kinds of audio inputs and outputs provide maximum flexibility for ... Read more
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Pros: Small, Easy to install. Awesome sound quality.
Cons: Mic sound is weak unless using XLR. Occasional sound glitches usually during playback. Closing out of software and reopening solves this but is a hassle when you are recording.
Summary: Overall, worth the price. Take it from a cheapskate with high aspirations for cheap equipment. Get a good mic and a mobile pre and you will be a step ahead ...
Summary: Overall, worth the price. Take it from a cheapskate with high aspirations for cheap equipment. Get a good mic and a mobile pre and you will be a step ahead of the rest of the apartment studio wannabes (or at least the same level).
Description: MobilePre USB is the preamp with a built-in audio interface that's designed for laptop recording such as field recording and sampling expeditions. In fact, it's one of the only completely bus-powered preamps available. (Of course, you can use it on the desktop as well.) A total of three kinds of audio inputs and outputs provide maximum flexibility for any application - including two on-board microphone/instrument preamps and high-impedance instrument inputs ideal for connecting guitars and basses. And unlike many competitors, zero-latency direct monitoring provides you with a streamlined professional recording experience.
Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 2 x Microphone - Input - 3 pin XLR, 2 x Audio - Line-out - Phone stereo 6.25 mm, 1 x Peripheral - Line-in - Phone stereo 6.25 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Balanced input - Phone stereo 6.25 mm
Compatible Slots None
Compatible Bays None
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Compliant Standards RoHS
Software / System Requirements
Software Ableton Live Lite 5, Drivers & Utilities
OS Required Apple MacOS 9.2.2, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Apple MacOS X 10.2.6 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
Min Processor Type 350 MHz, 350 MHz, 350 MHz, 300 MHz, 300 MHz
Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/ME - Pentium II - RAM 64 MB, Windows NT 4.0 - Pentium II - RAM 64 MB, Windows XP SP1 - Pentium II - RAM 64 MB, MacOS 9.2.2 - PowerPC G3 - RAM 64 MB, MacOS X 10.2.6 or later - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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