Best Mic Preamp Under 500

2007 Grammy Nominees

  • Integrated Bluetooth technology, one-touch listening with NFC, Front USB for iOS & msc/mtp USB devices. Built-in mic.
  • USB playback supports MP3/wma/a AC/wav/FLAC, siriusxm satellite Radio ready, works with Pandora (iOS and Android).
  • Siri control for hands-free control of your iOS Device, advanced sound with EQ5, Mega bass, and lpf Crossover, 2-volt rear and sub RCA preamp outputs.
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Harbinger L502 5-Channel Mixer with XLR Mic Preamp

  • 5-channel mixer with a variety of routing options.
  • 1 LvL Series ultra clean mic preamp with XLR and 1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced line input.
  • 2 TRS 1/4" balanced/unbalanced stereo inputs.
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Presonus TubePre v2 Tube Preamplifier DI Box

  • 12AX7 tube-based preamp with XMAX solid-state input stage.
  • Gain control and tube drive saturation control.
  • Low-noise dual-servo (no capacitors) gain stage.
  • Phantom power, HP filter, -20 dB pad, and polarity-reverse.
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BadAax T-11A Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

  • 32mm Large gold dual diaphragm capsule and Vacuum Tube preamp.
  • Polar pattern: Multi-patterns including Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8.
  • nine different selectable polar patterns.
  • Sensitivity: -34dB ± 2dB(0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz).
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Kings & Queens

  • Easily create music productions, livestreams, and podcasts on Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone.
  • Record vocals and instruments with rich, full sound using Vintage Mic Preamp mode.
  • Produce with industry-leading software including Ableton, Melodyne, UJAM's Virtual Drummer, Marshall, Ampeg, and more.
  • Harness USB bus power for on-the-go recording with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion.
  • Studio-quality headphone amp, MIDI connections, 48V phantom power, and Direct Monitoring for latency-free recording.
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MXL 990 Cardioid Condenser Microphone for Vocals and Acoustic Guitar Recording Black Bundle with Blucoil Boom Arm Plus Pop Filter and 10-FT Balanced XLR Cable

  • MAKES VOCALS AND GUITAR SOUND MORE DYNAMIC - The MXL 990 is equipped with a 22mm condenser capsule, low-noise FET preamp, and balanced output. It....
  • OFFERS LOW-NOISE OPERATION - The cardioid microphone captures the audio source in front of the mic capsule and isolates background noise from the....
  • YIELDS FULL-BODIED SOUND - The condenser mic enhances your voice or acoustic guitar as it provides a neutral sound reproduction with a full, rich....
  • PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY RECORDING - The MXL 990 microphone offers a low 20dB self-noise and high 130dB SPL handling. You can clearly record vocals or....
  • INCLUDES - MXL 990 Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black).
  • Rugged Carry Case. Blucoil All-in-One Microphone Boom Arm....
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Apogee Symphony Desktop - Pro Audio Interface with Touch-Screen Display Headphone Amp with Phantom Power for Recording Live-Stream & Podcast works with Mac PC iPhone and iPad

  • FLAGSHIP SOUND QUALITY: Get the sound of Symphony Mk ii right on your desk with our legendary A/D and D/A conversion that delivers ultra-low....
  • INTUITIVE TOUCH SCREEN: Hands-on processing with Symphony’s touch screen that allows you to dial in your perfect setting..
  • POWERFUL MIC PREAMPS: Symphony Desktop’s preamps provide up to 75dB of clean gain..
  • 2 VINTAGE MIC EMULATIONS: Choose between a Neve 1066 or Ampex 601 mic preamp that combines analog circuitry and DSP processing to create the richest....
  • INCLUDES 6 HARDWARE DSP PLUGINS: Symphony ECS Channel Strip, Pultec EQP-1A & Pultec MEQ-5, Opto-3A, ModEQ 6, and ModComp..
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Cable Matters XLR Splitter Cable Male to 2 Female XLR Y Cable - 18 Inches

  • Pro-grade XLR Y splitter cable is designed for Microphones or other professional recording, mixing, or studio equipment with standard 3 pin XLR....
  • Balanced XLR Y cable with a soft PVC jacket in a flexible 18 inch length easily connects 2 Microphones to a XLR Microphone cables.
  • Audio options with this bi-directional Mic Splitter cable male to dual female.
  • Split vocal Mic input to a small amp or connect the L and R channel of....
  • Rugged metal connectors have easy-grip treads, molded strain-relief boots, and gold-plated contacts to provide maximum flexibility, durability, and....
  • XLR male to female x2 Microphone Splitter cable is compatible with a condenser Microphone, studio harmonizer, mixing board, patch bay, studio preamp,....
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Universal Audio Audio Interface (APLQF)

  • Worldwide standard in professional A/D and D/A conversion for music production.
  • Onboard UAD-2 QUAD Core DSP allows Real time UAD Processing — record through plug-ins from Neve, Lexicon, Studer, Marshall, Ampex, and more.
  • 4 Unison-enabled mic preamps for tracking through preamp emulations from Neve, API, and Universal Audio.
  • 18 x 24 FireWire audio interface for Mac and Windows 7.
  • Cascade two Apollos for 16 analog I/O and 12 digital I/O.
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MXL 990 Cardioid Condenser Microphone for Vocals and Guitars Champagne Bundle with Blucoil 20-FT Balanced XLR Cable Pop Filter Adjustable Microphone Tripod Stand and 4X 12 Acoustic Wedges

  • ENHANCES THE DYNAMIC OF VOCALS & GUITARS - The MXL 990 is equipped with a 20mm condenser capsule, low-noise FET preamp, and balanced output. It....
  • OFFERS LOW-NOISE OPERATION - The cardioid microphone captures the audio source in front of the mic capsule and isolates background noise from the....
  • YIELDS FULL-BODIED SOUND - The condenser mic enhances your voice or acoustic guitar as it provides a neutral sound reproduction with a full, rich....
  • PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY RECORDING - The MXL 990 microphone offers a low 20dB self-noise and high 130dB SPL handling. You can clearly record vocals or....
  • INCLUDES - MXL 990 Condenser Microphone (Champagne).
  • Case. Blucoil 20' Balanced XLR Cable - Premium Series 3-Pin....
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