A high-performance dual microphone preamplifier with multiple output modes, the MIC-IT offers a professional upgrade for systems in which a microphone input is not available or is of insufficient quality.

Cost and space constraints often compromise the performance of preamplifiers fitted to inexpensive mixing desks, portable digital recorders and PC soundcards. External microphone preamplification from a MIC-IT can noticeably enhance overall performance, giving a wider range of gain and a reduction of noise levels.

Other applications include the matching of quality balanced microphones to unbalanced inputs without degradation, line driving for OBs or remotely situated microphones, and the conversion of spare mixer line channels to accept microphone inputs.

A novel output mode switch provides two extra functions for specialised or occasional requirements. The line level outputs may be summed, creating a two input microphone mixer - perhaps to feed a PA system - and a sum and difference mode supports the renewed interest in Middle+Side recording (for a line level M+S decoder, see LINE-IT). There are also front panel switches to assign 48V phantom power and a powerful hum and rumble rejecting high-pass filter to one or both of the inputs.

The MIC-IT is packaged in a robust metal case suited to mounting on rack shelves, beneath woodwork or inside rack cabinets by means of screws, ties or sticky pads. An optional 1U rackmount kit is also available. It is supplied with a mains lead, comprehensive instructions and a five year warranty.