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Features

The Audio Buddy features include:

• 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs.

•

2 alternate, independent 1/4” unbalanced, high impedance inputs.

These alternate 1/4” inputs are impedance matched for ideal

performance with typical electric guitars.

•

Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers.

• Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.

• XLR phantom power can be switched on and off for both of the

mic preamps.

• Phantom power on or off LED indicator.

• Dual purpose independent 1/4” outputs which accept either

tip-ring-sleeve plugs for balanced signal or tip-sleeve plug for

unbalanced signal.

• Super-small size: 5.5" x 3.3" x 1.7".

• Very-quiet S/N specification.

• Heavy-duty all metal construction.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz, +0, -3 dB.

• Mic Gain: 60 dB max.

• Mic Input Impedance: 1 K ohm.

• Guitar Gain: 40 dB max.

• Guitar Input Impedance: 100 K ohms.

• Approximate weight: under 1/2 lb.

• Power supply: 9 VAC; 500 milliamps.

Users Manual

Dual Mic Preamp | Direct Box

Audio Buddy

Introduction

This product complies with European CE requirements.

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 guit

ars.

The Audio Buddy has two completely independent preamplifier

sections. Each of these sections has: 1.) a balanced XLR input on the

bac

k of the unit, 2.) a high impedance 1/4” unbalanced input (T

S) 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 bac

k 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).

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 1 Features The Audio Buddy features include: Audio Buddy Dual Mic Preamp | Direct Box • 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs. • 2 alternate, independent 1/4” unbalanced, high impedance inputs. These alternate 1/4” inputs are impedance matched for ideal performance with typical electric guitars. • Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers. • Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 1 Features The Audio Buddy features include: Audio Buddy Dual Mic Preamp | Direct Box • 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs. • 2 alternate, independent 1/4” unbalanced, high impedance inputs. These alternate 1/4” inputs are impedance matched for ideal performance with typical electric guitars. • Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers. • Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 2 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.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 2 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.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 2 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.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 1 Features The Audio Buddy features include: Audio Buddy Dual Mic Preamp | Direct Box • 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs. • 2 alternate, independent 1/4” unbalanced, high impedance inputs. These alternate 1/4” inputs are impedance matched for ideal performance with typical electric guitars. • Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers. • Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 2 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.
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AudioBuddyUG_Aug07.qxd 5/19/08 11:17 AM Page 1 Features The Audio Buddy features include: Audio Buddy Dual Mic Preamp | Direct Box • 2 independent XLR, fully balanced inputs. • 2 alternate, independent 1/4” unbalanced, high impedance inputs. These alternate 1/4” inputs are impedance matched for ideal performance with typical electric guitars. • Separate gain controls for each of the two preamplifiers. • Individual signal and clipping LEDs for each of the preamplifiers.