The iCON Pro Audio HyperDrive inline preamplifier is the perfect way to increase the gain of your dynamic or ribbon microphones without the coloration of a pre-amp. The gain is switchable between 23dB or 46dB.
Take a standard dynamic microphone, add the HyperDrive and benefit from Class A discrete gain, resulting in a sound on a par to a world class condenser microphone perfect for vocals and instruments. Recording acoustic or classical guitar, for example, becomes a breeze – no more cranking up the volume on your pre-amp and without the need for capacitors or resistors in the gain staging pathway. You will hear the sound of the microphone, not your pre-amp! The HD1HyperDrive will improve the quality and noise floor of your recordings and reduce the likelihood of buzz, interference and feedback in live performances.
FEATURES
- Sleek black metal design
- Robust construction – perfect for live use
- Switchable power amplification – Gain:1X 23dB or 2X 46dB
- Extremely low noise floor
- Two ways to connect: attachable via microphone or pre-amp
- Perfect for live, studio or broadcast uses
- Long cable runs more possible in live situations – less likelihood of interference, buzz and hum
- Less likelihood of feedback in live settings
- Prevents signal degradation
Note: the HD1 requires phantom power for operation and does not work with microphones that require phantom power, i.e. condenser microphones or some active ribbon microphones.
SPECIFICATIONS
Name | Spec |
Frequency Range | 10Hz – 120K Hz |
Output noise level | 1X 0.9uV, 2X 1.8mV |
Gain | 1X 23dB, 2X 46dB (1K Ohms) |
Powering | 48V phantom power |
Recommended load impedance | >1K Ohms |
Current consumption | 3.0mA |
Connectivity | 3-pin male/female XLR connector |