M-Audio AudioBuddy Users Manual
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).
IMPORTANT:
Whenever one of the front panel high impedance inputs is used, the associated back panel XLR is disabled.
The Audio Buddy also has built in phantom power which can be switched on or off for both channels. When the rear panel phantom power switch is in, phantom power to both channels is turned on and the front Phan(tom) power LED will light.
IMPORTANT:
Since the phantom power switch turns phantom power on or off for both channels, there is no way to turn phantom power on for one channel and off for the other channel. If you are using the high impedance inputs the phantom power switch has no effect.
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