MXL Miniature USB Adapter for Studio Condenser Mics Now Shipping

(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 09, 2007 ) El Segundo, CA -- MXL Microphones, the Pro-Audio Div. of Marshall Electronics Inc., is pleased to announced it is now shipping the MXL USB Mic Mate Tm, to dealers world wide.The MXL USB Mic Mate Tm is a compact low noise analog preamp that converts 48 volt phantom powered studio mics to USB for hi quality recording on any P.C. or Mac. The new MXL USB Mic Mate makes it easy to use without any mixers, preamps, expensive studio gear or special software or drivers. Just plug in your favorite mic to the converter and the other end to the USB port on your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy studio quality recordings. Its metal construction and pocket size makes it a perfect travel companion for portable computers allowing broadcasters, audio engineers and recording enthusiasts to capture great sounds wherever they go with their own high quality mics.The adapter uses the best of both analog and digital technology to bring studio quality sound to any computer. Its input features a fully balanced low noise, low distortion preamp, gain plus a 3–position analog gain control; a special circuit that converts the 5 volts from the USB port to a regulated 48 volts required by professional condenser microphones. The digital section features a 16 bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with a sampling of 44.1 and 48.1. The input side has a 3 pin XLR female and on the output a USB connector.The MXL Mic Mate™ because of its small size and professional quality opens up a new era of easy recording methods for broadcasters, podcasters as well as recording enthusiasts who need to be ready to capture those creative or important events wherever they go.The MXL USB Mic Mate carries a MAP of $79.99. MXL is also producing a complete line of USB studio quality condenser microphones for easy plug and play use on a P.C. or Mac. MXL web site: www.mxl-usb.com.Contact:Chuck TurkMarshall ElectronicsTel: 800-800-6608

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