Features
The Audio Buddy features include:
• 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs.
• 2 alternate, independent 1/4” unbalanced, high impedance inputs.
These alternate 1/4” inputs are impedance matched for ideal
performance with typical electric guitars.
• Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers.
• Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.
• XLR phantom power can be switched on and off for both of the
mic preamps.
• Phantom power on or off LED indicator.
• Dual purpose independent 1/4” outputs which accept either
tip-ring-sleeve plugs for balanced signal or tip-sleeve plug for
unbalanced signal.
• Super-small size: 5.5" x 3.3" x 1.7".
• Very-quiet S/N specification.
• Heavy-duty all metal construction.
Specifications
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz, +0, -3 dB.
• Mic Gain: 60 dB max.
• Mic Input Impedance: 1 K ohm.
• Guitar Gain: 40 dB max.
• Guitar Input Impedance: 100 K ohms.
• Approximate weight: under 1/2 lb.
• Power supply: 9 VAC; 500 milliamps.
Users Manual
Dual Mic Preamp | Direct Box
Audio Buddy
Introduction
This product complies with European CE requirements.
Thank you for your purchase of the M-Audio AudioBuddy™, mic
preamp and direct box. M-Audio has designed and manufactured
several different audio mixers including MiniMixer, MicroMixer 18,
MultiMixer 6, MultiMixer 10 and miXim 10. All of these mixers have
two things in common: 1.) they are exceedingly quiet -- quieter than
99% of all mixers on the market and 2.) they are uniquely configured to
meet the specific needs of the MIDI and multimedia musician.
The Audio Buddy, once again, fits these two criteria. First, it is a very
quiet mic preamp. This is because the unit’s simple and efficient
design and ultra compact layout eliminates much of the noise. The
unit also has a higher than usual voltage “rail” across its internal op-
amps. This means that you get more “punch” and much more dynamic
audio output.
Secondly, the Audio Buddy (when coupled with its ultra quiet
performance) is the perfect audio “gateway” for recording the two
most significant, non-line level instruments in the studio: microphones
and electric guitars.
The Audio Buddy has two completely independent preamplifier
sections. Each of these sections has: 1.) a balanced XLR input on the
back of the unit, 2.) a high impedance 1/4” unbalanced input (TS) on
the front of the unit, 3.) signal (present) and clipping LEDs, 4.) a gain
control and 5.) a 1/4” dual purpose output on the back of the unit that
provides either an unbalanced out (when a mono plug is used) or a
balanced out (when a stereo plug is used).
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