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Radial McBoost microphone preamplifier
Product no: 9000-0022-0718 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Musicians are familiar with the problem: you're recording a source, but the signal is so weak, you have to push your fader past zero to get anything usable. This often results in nothing but noise. In situations like these, a solution can present itself in the form of a booster or DI box. Radial has therefore developed the McBoost, a signal enhancer that will add a 25dB boost to your dynamic or ribbon mic's signal. This is ideal for mixing consoles or audio interfaces that don't have enough gain on board to handle these kinds of situations.

McBoost: 100% discrete class A circuit

Radial McBoost's J-FET circuit is 100% discrete and contains two transistors that can deliver up to 25 dB of gain on top of the original source without noise or colouration. Each individual transistor is precisely measured and sorted to meet the very highest standards of quality. Like all Radial products, the circuit is then placed in an all-steel housing to keep external influences to a minimum. The McBoost is easy to connect via a 3-pin XLR plug, and is activated by 48-volt phantom power.

Three impedance settings and high-pass filters

The McBoost offers you a choice between three impedance settings to optimise the response using a 3-step high-pass filter. It lifts the signal and adds brightness and extra drive so that the long cables will have virtually no influence whatsoever on the total sound. The McBoost is more than just a tool for the studio. It can provide a dynamic microphone with the characteristics of a condenser mic, for example, which is great for live performances as well. When you plug in Radial's McBoost, you'll be amazed at what you'll be able to achieve! Keep an eye on the product page for up-to-date information on availability and pricing.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Number of channels 1
Phantom power yes
Digital output no
Analogue audio output type balanced line out (XLR)
Analogue audio input type microphone input (XLR)
Headphone output no
Connection sockets none
Equipped with tube no
Energy source phantom
Phase reverse yes
Built-in equaliser no
Built-in limiter no
Built-in compressor no
19-inch rack size not applicable

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 600 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 16,0 x 11,0 x 8,0 cm

Product specifications

  • power: 48V phantom
  • circuit: class A discrete J-FET
  • maximum enhancement: 25 dB
  • gain settings: variable from +4 dB to +25 dB
  • frequency range: 3 Hz to 30 kHz
  • phase shift: less than 1 degree at 20 Hz
  • distortion: 0.001% at -30 dBu
  • noise: -120 dB
  • high-pass filter: 3-position switch
  • variable impedance: 3-position load switch
  • construction/housing: steel
  • dimensions: 70 x 108 x 44 mm
Description Type Language Extension
Radial McBoost handleiding Manual Dutch, English

Radial Introduces the McBoost Preamp for Dynamic and Ribbon Microphones

Wednesday 11 November 2015 By Lizanne

It's a common occurrence in the studio or during live performances - you make a recording, but the signal is low, the fader on your console is on max and you're out of headroom. The signal is simply too weak and starts to distort when you try to amplify it with a compressor or gain plugin. Radial comes to the rescue with the McBoost - a microphone preamplifier that will add up to 25 dB to the incoming signal, ideal for consoles or audio interfaces that need a little extra oomph!

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Package deal

Radial + Klotz KIK6.0PPSW

Product no: 9000-0022-5830
  • Radial  McBoost microphone preamplifier +
  • Klotz KIK6.0PPSW 2p Jack Instrument Cable, 6m
  • Recommended price £251.70
  • Now as combination for £251
  • You save £0.70

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Radial + Klotz M1FM1N1000 M1

Product no: 9000-0022-5828
  • Radial  McBoost microphone preamplifier +
  • Klotz M1FM1N1000 M1 Prime Microphone Cable with Neutrik Plugs, 10m
  • Recommended price £269
  • Now as combination for £266
  • You save £3

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Radial + Klotz M1FM1N0500 M1

Product no: 9000-0022-5829
  • Radial  McBoost microphone preamplifier +
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