M-Audio AudioBuddy is a very quiet dual mic preamp and direct box. It features extremely high gain and dynamic output to meet your recording needs.
The M-Audio Audio Buddy is a compact dual-channel microphone preamplifier and direct box designed for recording microphones and electric guitars. It features two completely independent preamplifier sections, each equipped with balanced XLR inputs on the rear and high-impedance 1/4" unbalanced inputs on the front optimized for guitar performance.
The unit includes separate gain controls, individual signal and clipping LEDs, and a shared phantom power switch for both channels. It offers dual-purpose 1/4" outputs that can function as either balanced or unbalanced depending on the plug used, housed in a heavy-duty all-metal construction.
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 50 kHz, +0, -3 dB |
|---|---|
| Mic Gain | 60 dB max. |
| Guitar Gain | 40 dB max. |
| Mic Input Impedance | 1 K ohm |
| Guitar Input Impedance | 100 K ohms |
| Power Supply | 9 VAC; 500 milliamps |
No, whenever one of the front panel high impedance inputs is used, the associated back panel XLR is disabled.
No, the phantom power switch turns phantom power on or off for both channels simultaneously.
It accepts either tip-ring-sleeve plugs for balanced signal or tip-sleeve plug for unbalanced signal.