MXL Mic Mate Interface Review / Test / Explained HD

Today I review a portable interface from MXL, the Mic Mate. It has an always on +48v phantom power supple, 3 gain settings, and a decent noise floor. However, I think there are better options available in a similar price tag. MXL-MICMATEXLR To USB Preamp for Condenser Microphones Buy the MXL Mic Mate Classic US: http://amzn.to/2vK8144 UK: http://amzn.to/2wNgq3r CA: http://amzn.to/2fwFPLB Buy the Rode NT1 Kit US: http://amzn.to/2i1eWfO UK: http://amzn.to/2i3uFh8 CA: http://amzn.to/2qzk3dz 00:00 - Intro / Pricing 00:26 - Setup / Testing Parameters 00:46 - What’s in the Box 01:00 - Build Quality / Features / Explanation 01:37 - Specifications 02:03 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 02:57 - Windows 10 Test 03:12 - Dynamic Mic Test 03:35 - Pros & Cons 04:08 - Recommendation 04:28 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-youtube-kit My Favorite XLR Mics: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-favorite-xlr-mics My Favorite USB Mics: https://kit.com/podcastage/my-favorite-usb-mics NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays