MXL Mic Mate

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MXL Mic Mate (No Longer Available)

Item ID: MicMate

USB Audio Interface with Microphone Preamp

Sorry, the MXL Mic Mate is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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From Our Research Team:

Any Mic Can Be a USB Mic!

The MXL Mic Mate provides a no-hassle solution for recording, both at home and on the go. With an outside diameter of just 0.85" and a length of less than 6", the Mic Mate can go anywhere you need it to. Though the Mic Mate is priced to be affordable by virtually anyone, that doesn't mean that is short on quality or features. It can provide phantom power for condenser mics and, it's got an analog volume control. For great sound anywhere you go, the MXL Mic Mate is just the ticket!

MXL Mic Mate Features:

Studio quality USB Microphone Preamp
Supplies 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones
Plug and record with your favorite software
No special drivers required
Fully balanced low noise analog front end
Analog gain control
Compact travel size 0.85" OD x 5.75" Long
Heavy duty diecast metal construction
Free MXL USB Recorder Software for instant 2 Trk recording available from MXL website

MXL Mic Mate - The no hassle solution for mobile recording!

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer Part Number	Mic Mate

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Reviews

fast, easy and portable!

by Brandon Skylark from Nashville, TN USA
September 1, 2007
Music Background: Session Player

This works great for getting scratch tracks recorded while Im on the road. I can record vocal melodies I want to remember and still get a good quality sound while using a KSM. Highly recommended for a... read more [+]nyone not wanting to carry around a fire wire interface. Just know you need to set your hardware preferences sound out to your sound card or you cant hear the audio back. Cant wait to see what other features MXL will fit in to these small packages. close [-]

One MacBook Caveat

by Matthew Ebel from Boston, MA
June 24, 2008
Music Background: Keyboardist, Vocalist, Performer, Producer, Engineer, Podcaster

So far it is working well, but I did run into one problem that I initially thought was the fault of the MicMate...

Apparently some laptops put a lot of devices on the same USB bus. On ... read more [+]my MacBook, the camera, keyboard, trackpad, and other devices share a bus with the rear USB port. This makes the MicMate glitch-prone after a minute or so of recording.

Switching to the front (dedicated) USB port, I haven't had any troubles yet.

So make sure you check your computer's USB buses before drawing any conclusions... or just use a powered hub. close [-]

Great for the money, good quality

by Joseph Bash from Cincinnati, OH
March 14, 2008
Music Background: Singer, Home studio engineer, Hip Hop beats producer

For me it's really cool, very transparent quality sound and low noise, i recommend it to anyone, only 1 error on it: needs a software, not drivers, something to control the volume like MXL and Samson ... read more [+]softpre close [-]

Does what it is supposed to do.

by Brian Farris from Hattiesburg, MS
January 3, 2008
Music Background: Sound Engineer, Video Production

I got this because I just wanted a simple, portable way to get a USB connection from my condenser microphone. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I plugged it into my iMac and changed the input to... read more [+] the USB device and I was ready to go.

I couldn't give it 5 stars for a few reasons. It doesn't come with a USB cable. It's not a huge deal, but you still need to spend $10-$15 on one if you don't already have one lying around (it's the same kind that USB printers use).

Also, when I had it plugged in using an XLR cable and a USB cable, I was getting weird static-y noises, and I had to unscrew the ends in order to get a good connection.

Other than that, I would recommend this to anyone needing a simple solution to turn any microphone into a USB microphone. close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Trent Thompson
The Mic Mate is the perfect solution for the musician who wants to record live audio on the go, but doesn't want to lug around an interface. Hook up a mic and a USB cable and you're rolling. It's also great for podcasting!

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See Also: USB Condenser Mics , MXL , MXL USB Audio Interfaces , MXL USB Microphones