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The M-Audio MobilePre USB is the preamp with a built-in audio interface designed for your laptop's needs. 3 kinds of audio inputs and outputs provide maximum flexibility, including 2 onboard microphone/instrument preamps and high impedance instrument inputs ideal for connecting guitars and basses. It's completely bus-powered, allowing you to record and play music anywhere, including field recording and sampling expeditions with your laptop. Zero-latency monitoring provides you with a streamlined professional recording experience. 2x2 16-bit/48kHz analog I/O. 2 XLR mic inputs, 1/8" stereo mic input, 2 - 1/4" hi-impedance instrument/line inputs, 2 - 1/4" -10dBV line outputs, and 1/8" stereo line output.

M-Audio MobilePre USB Portable Audio Interface Features:

  • 2 - 16-bit/48kHz analog I/O
  • 2 microphone inputs (XLR balanced) with 48V phantom power
  • Stereo mic input (1/8")
  • 2 high-impedance instrument/line inputs (balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS)
  • 2 line outputs (unbalanced 1/4" @ -10DBV)
  • Stereo line output (1/8")
  • Stereo headphone output (1/8") with level control knob
  • Gain control knob for each input channel (+40dB max)
  • Zero-latency hardware direct monitoring (mono/stereo with software level control)
  • USB-powered for total mobility

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M-Audio MobilePre USB Portable Audio Interface

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Average of 97 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 8.12

Quality

Quality: 8.04

Features

Features: 7.72

Value

Value: 8.62

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 8

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 6

Value

Value: 10

Just works well
Posted by MattC from Santa Maria, CA on Nov 13, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Recording engineer / Theatrical sound designer
Reviewer's Play Style: N/A
I have used a LOT of interface devices, and this is among the least expensive I have tried. What I am surprised at is how easily it connects to any computer I have ever tried. No need to install any drivers, it just appears every time with no configuring. Inputs and outputs are no complaint -- perfect for the serious hobbyist. I like this device for it's simplicity and no-fuss setup.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 10

Missing it
Posted by Kward1718 from NY native stuck in NC on Sep 13, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist been recording for 8 years
Reviewer's Play Style: Hip-Hop and R&B.
I've had a AT2020 running into a 29 dollar Art preamp running into my Mobile Pre, using Protools 7.1 Academic Version. The sound was crisp clear and something I grew to love. I'm using a Presonus TubePre, the same AT 2020 running into a Mbox mini 2 with Protools 8 and the sound isnt as good as my MobilePre. I'm confused... I'm thinking about selling my other equipment and buying another mobile pre again.. Oh yeah it was stolen when some losers broke into my apartment.. I miss my Mobile Pre... Beautiful

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 9

Good for the serious hobbyist
Posted by Whiplash92 from North Carolina on Sep 1, 2009
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: active musician, little bit of recording
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Metal/Jazz
We use this in Jazz Band at school. I've used it a few times as well when the teacher wasn't around. Plugs in and runs on garage band fine with no set up. No real complaints.

Overall

Overall: 5

Quality

Quality: 5

Features

Features: 5

Value

Value: 5

No headphone jack output
Posted by (L)SD from Dallas, Tx on Apr 25, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: more than beginner musician/recordist
Reviewer's Play Style: various
I've used it for home recording, it records fine, but I've never been able to hear anything out of the headphone jack while recording each track. (can't hear what I'm playing live, in other words) I sent the first one back, thinking it was defective, but the second one has the same problem. I'm using Adobe Audition, and believe I have all the in / out selections correct. They never responded.

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 9

Good Bang for Your Buck
Posted by mttcft27 from Middleburg Florida on Mar 2, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Live Sound Engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: N/A
Well if you are looking for something to get started with, you are on the right track! Not a whole lot of features but it does have two xlr inputs for you. Dont expect too much out of the software it comes with. If the software works right for you then you will soonly see how much Live Lite holds you back. But so far i really can't complain.

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M-Audio MobilePre USB Portable Audio Interface

Overall: 8.12Read 97 Reviews

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