Behringer MIC800 Microphone Modeling Preamp Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this preamp about a month ago mainly for use with my bluebird running through protools m-powered. I just bought the mic and wanted to upgrade from my ART Tube M.P. Sadly, this preamp is falls well short of all the hype and its illuminated output meter. It is VERY flimsy too! I use a monster 1/4 cable as an output and it have to anchor the preamp so it does not get pulled down by the weight of the cable. All in all, if your looking for a decent microphone or line preamp, I suggest you buy an ART TUBE M.P, Its about 60 bucks but its built solid, very versitle, and sounds great (once you learn the proper way to set your levels). You can also swap out the internal tube for a different sound. Dont waste your money with the MiniMic Preamp

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Tubes can really warm up a signal fast, giving it depth and character. Thanks to digital VTC technology, the MIC800 emulates the tube warmth of a variety of tube mic preamps, all in one feather-light package.

Put Virtual Tube In Your Tone This ultra-compact 9.5-inch microphone modeling preamp gives your vocals, guitars, bass or keys low-noise tube-like warmth both in the studio and on stage. It perfectly complements studio-grade condenser mics, and its ultra-flexible Preamp Modeling allows you to quickly optimize your recordings. You can choose between 16 preamp voicings designed for electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, bass guitars, drums, vocals, etc.:

NEUTRAL:Pure, natural sound
VOCAL:Natural but crisp sound, which is ideal for vocals
GUITAR:Natural but bright sound, which is ideal for guitars
BASS:Natural but full sound, which is ideal for bass guitars
KEYBOARD:Warm, round sound, which is ideal for keyboards
E-GUITAR:Warm, acoustic sound, which is ideal for electric guitars
VOCAL:Warm, consistent sound that has presence and is ideal for vocals
VALVE:Warm, vacuum tube sound for any kind of signal
MULTI:Warm analog sound for any kind of signal
VOCAL:Warm, full sound that is consistent and ideal for vocals
A-GUITAR:Warm, soft sound that is lively and ideal for acoustic guitars
PIANO:Warm, soft sound that sparkles and is ideal for pianos
BASS:Round, rich bass sound, which is ideal for bass guitars
A-GUITAR:Full, soft sound, which is ideal for acoustic guitars
PERCUSSION:Precise, punchy sound, which is ideal for percussion instruments
LIMITER:Compact sound for vocals and all other types of signals

The MIC800 is equipped with Behringer's sophisticated output limiter, which prevents the output signal from being distorted. A dedicated Low Cut filter eliminates unwanted noise such as floor rumble. Onboard +48 V phantom power and 20 dB Pad are provided for utmost flexibility, plus a vintage-style VU meter enables precise level indication. Behringer's renowned ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers provide outstanding sound performance. In addition, all Mini Series models can be stacked to create an ultra-compact signal processing solution.
Vintage Sound, Modern Value The MIC800 delivers the sound quality of a vintage tube preamp at a mere fraction of what a true relic of the 1960s would cost.
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Behringer BCD3000 DJ Mixer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Although it comes with Traktor 3 LE, you can also use it with Traktor 3 Pro as well as Torq and Virtual DJ. When using with Traktor 3 Pro, all you need to do is use the .tks midi configuration file from the LE version and all of the controls will be configured for you. Check out the Traktor site for more information on how to do that.
On a PC you have some more advanced options for the sound driver than on a Mac. I use this on both systems with Traktor 3 Pro and have not had any issues. If you are thinking of getting this, do it. You won't regret it!

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The B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD3000 DJ mixer lets you play, mix and scratch any MP3, WAV or other audio format with a real vinyl feel. Packed with mind-blowing features such as mixer, dual-player, effects, mic/phono preamps and a full-fledged monitor section, this four-channel USB audio interface perfectly complements the included Native Instruments Traktor 3 LE DJ software or most other DJ software, running on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X operating systems.

Fully featured The BCD3000 features a full-speed USB 4-channel audio interface plus high-resolution 24-bit A/D and D/A converters. It's an integrated, full-fledged audio mixer with a premium quality mic preamp, 3-band kill EQ per channel, ultra-precise faders, super-smooth crossfader and talkover function.
Feel Your Digital Files Get ultimate control over your virtual DJ machine and play, mix and scratch MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WAV and AIFF files with vinyl feeling.
Vinyl Ready The BCD3000 is packed with two state-of-the-art phono preamplifiers, so you can mix your vinyl records alongside your MP3 files.
Sophisticated Headphone Section The BCD3000's headphone section lets you monitor using PFL Mix (both decks in both earcups), and directly listen to the master output mix.
DJ-Friendly Control Start/Stop, Cue, Loop and Pitch Bend functions all feature dedicated controls for intuitive Djing, and 4 user-assignable controls and buttons are available for an integrated FX section.
The two jog wheels are ideal for creative DJ performances like scratching, pitch bending and cue searching, and with three-band kill EQ, loop buttons, pitch and level faders, plus an ultra-smooth gliding crossfader with adjustable crossfader curve, you get total performance control.
Built-In Mic Pre The internal microphone preamp features its own level and EQ adjustments, perfect for MC performances or DJ talkover.
Includes Native Instruments Traktor 3 LE DJ Software Based on the award-winning TRAKTOR 3, this smaller version offers two decks and an integrated 2-channel mixer. Auto-sync, beat-accurate loops, and a host of other forward-thinking features and effects will have you mixing liquid sets in no time.
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