Description
QuadMic II
4-Channel portable Mic Preamp
Excellent signal/noise ratio, lowest harmonic distortions and wide gain range make the QuadMic II a first choice for superior studio recordings. QuadMic II is battery powerable and thus excellent for remote applications. Each of the 4 channels features balanced microphone and line inputs with Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks, switchable 48V phantom power, phase reversal and a low cut filter.
Connectivity and Features
- 4 x Mic/Instrument
- 4 x Line Output
All channels are also equipped with LEDs for signal presence, clip state, and activated phantom power. The input amplification can be set from 6 to 60 dB. The balanced line level output signals are provided on the rear of the unit as four 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS jacks.
A maximum balanced and unbalanced output level of +21 dBu makes the QuadMic II fully compatible to RME's converters and interface series having analog inputs.
The QuadMic II complements any RME system with line inputs by adding external microphone inputs. Since the unit runs on supply voltages from 9 to 18V DC, it can operate on virtually any power source available, including batteries and rechargeable batteries.
Accessories
- External Power Supply for CardBus (NTCB-EU)
- Line Cord for Power supply (NETZ-CB)
- Car Cable for CardBus (AUTOK)
- Cable for Storage Battery (AKKUK)
Specifications
- Power supply: Operates with voltages ranging from 9-18V DC
- Operation with practically any DC power source, including (rechargeable) batteries
- High-quality switching power supply included, for worldwide operation at 100-240 Volt
- Max. input level XLR: +15 dBu
- Max. input level TRS: +21 dBu
- Max. output level: +21 dBu
- SNR: 129 dB EIN @ 150 Ohm
- THD: < 0.0005% @ 30 dB Gain
- Wide frequency response with special RF input filter
- Frequency response: 5 Hz - 200 kHz, - 0.5 dB
- Hi-pass filter at 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct
1 Review
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What You See is What You Get
Four channels of pretty much straight-wire-with-gain for $800? What's the catch?
The RME QuadMic II is one of those underappreciated pieces of audio gear that simply does what it's supposed to do...without any fuss...at a reasonable price. The sound is quiet, clean and open, as advertised.
My application is post production-type studio work, so I can't comment on the battery power function or the cigarette lighter adapter. (!) I did try it with a mic that has a reputation for being finicky about phantom power, with +48V being delivered to mics on all 4 channels, and heard no difference.
All your audio purchasing decisions should be this easy.
