This mic preamp uses the low noise IC uA739. The circuit is an example of how a good preamplifier can be designed for dynamic microphones. The IC houses two identical integrated preamp circuits. The ...

Over the years I’ve become a student of mic preamp design, building and modifying several along the way and learning a little more each time. Usually, I worked from a kit or published set of plans.

A microphone preamp circuit is used to amplify a microphone’s output signal to match the input level of the devices following it in the signal chain. Matching the peaks of the microphone’s signal ...

Ever get a song stuck in your head that you don’t necessarily mind being there? My latest benign earworm happens to be “Frankenstein” by the Edgar Winter Group; probably due to what’s been going on at ...

Electret capsules can be found in some of the highest quality microphones for studio use, as well as in some of the very cheapest microphone capsules on the market. More care and attention has ...

An electronic circuit or stand-alone device that boosts microphone input. A mic preamp is used to adjust the volume of the signal sent to powered speakers or an amplifier. Unlike a phono preamp, there ...

I've built myself a little reference mic using a panasonic WM 61 mic capsule. <BR>Rather than building a seperate mic preamp, I'd like to get a sound card that has a built in preamp. I seem to recall ...

NAMM 2013: Alongside two recent additions to its Scarlett range of audio interfaces - the 18i20 interface today, and Scarlett Studio bundle earlier this week - Focusrite has unveiled the revival of ...

Introduced as the first digitally controlled microphone pre-amplifier, the PGA2500 is designed for use as a front end for a/d converters in a variety of professional audio applications. The device ...

Even if you’ve never heard of Shure’s SM7B, you’ve almost certainly heard the SM7B. From live radio to podcasting and streaming, the sleek, black microphone can be found hanging in front of mouths, ...