{"product_id":"behringer-mic500usb-tube-ultragain-363841","title":"MIC500USB Tube Ultragain","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA TUBE ULTRAGAIN Designed to Bring a True \"Vintage\" Color to Modern Productions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BEHRINGER MIC500USB embodies the spirit of tube preamps appreciated for their musical response and the sense of \"texture\" they add to signals. Where a fully digital recording chain can sound very direct, this preamp allows you to add a more organic touch, with a slight natural compression typical of tube circuits. Its approach is clear: to offer a studio and stage tool that is both accessible and comprehensive, capable of serving as a microphone preamp, instrument preamp, and even a DI box, while integrating a USB connection to simplify recording.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For and What Are Its Uses? From Home Studio to Stage, a Simple Solution for Better Capture\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MIC500USB is aimed at musicians, podcasters, content creators, and sound engineers who want to improve the input stage of their audio chain without complicating their setup. In the home studio, it is used to add presence to vocals, soften an acoustic guitar, thicken a bass, or provide a more flattering sound to mic'd instruments. Live, it becomes a robust ally for controlling levels before the console or for using a stable DI signal on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its balanced inputs and outputs, it easily integrates between a microphone and an audio interface, recorder, console, or sound system. And if you're looking for a minimalist setup, the built-in USB interface allows direct recording to a computer without multiplying devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColor, Control, and Flexibility: Key Features That Make the Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e12AX7 Tube and UTC Technology: Definition Without Losing Precision\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the MIC500USB relies on a selected 12AX7 tube combined with UTC technology to achieve a pronounced tube character while maintaining low-noise operation. The result translates into a warm sensation, a softer presence in the upper spectrum, and a more pleasant dynamic on certain sources, particularly useful for \"bringing forward\" a vocal in the mix or rounding off slightly harsh transients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003e16 Modeling Voicings: Quickly Find the Right Sonic Foundation\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing beyond a simple preamp, the MIC500USB offers 16 preamp modelings (voicings) optimized for common applications: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and more. You can start with a \u003cstrong\u003eNeutral\u003c\/strong\u003e setting for a more natural sound, switch to \u003cstrong\u003eWarm\u003c\/strong\u003e to thicken and warm up, or activate variants with \u003cstrong\u003elimiter\u003c\/strong\u003e to stabilize peaks. The idea is to save time: a coherent base immediately, then fine-tune with gain and output level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLevel Management: Limiter, Pad, and Phase Inversion\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen recording, quality is often determined before conversion: the MIC500USB offers a \u003cstrong\u003elimiter\u003c\/strong\u003e to contain peaks, a \u003cstrong\u003e-20 dB pad\u003c\/strong\u003e to handle very strong sources, and a \u003cstrong\u003ephase inversion switch\u003c\/strong\u003e useful in multi-mic setups or to solve certain phase compatibility issues. The \u003cstrong\u003e48 V phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies condenser microphones, and the \u003cstrong\u003e8-segment LED meter\u003c\/strong\u003e helps precisely set levels to avoid output clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eConnectivity and USB: From Analog Preamp to Direct Recording\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith XLR and 6.35 mm jack inputs and outputs, this preamp adapts equally well to microphones, instruments, and studio equipment. The USB version's advantage is the ability to record easily to a computer, convenient for demos, streaming, voice-over, or quick idea capture, all while benefiting from tube coloration and voicings upfront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Behringer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54360443388179,"sku":"363841","price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/0346deb9838d7c80216b6f12f8864086f410e09e_BEHRINGER_MIC500USB.jpg?v=1792614516","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/behringer-mic500usb-tube-ultragain-363841","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}