dBooster
Best signal booster for low output microphones.
This is the ultimate safety net for your most delicate ribbon microphones, providing the clean gain boost they crave without coloring the sound. It’s a simple, set-it-and-forget-it solution that eliminates noise issues, though you’ll need to rely on your existing interface for any tonal shaping.
$148.00
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at
Alto Music
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/
5
Category Rank
349
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607
#349 in Microphone Preamps
Price vs Category Average
-93%
Below average
Gain
1220
/
Switchable +dB or +dB
Who it's for
- Audio engineers and musicians using passive ribbon or dynamic microphones
- Recording professionals seeking to maximize the sound quality of their passive mics
- Studio owners and live sound engineers battling noise in their setups
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious home studio owners or hobbyists
- Users with older interfaces or preamps lacking phantom power
- Producers needing to record multiple passive microphones simultaneously
Performance breakdown
Signal Transparency
Class-A circuitry preserves the microphone's natural character without adding unwanted coloration.
Ribbon Safety
Engineered specifically to protect delicate ribbon elements from phantom power damage.
Gain Flexibility
Dual-stage switching provides the perfect boost for both quiet and loud sources.
Noise Floor
Ultra-low noise design ensures clean amplification even at maximum gain settings.
Build Integrity
Rugged, hand-built construction feels ready for years of demanding studio use.
Ease of Integration
Simple plug-and-play design fits seamlessly into any existing XLR signal chain.
Key Specs
Gain
Switchable +12dB or +20dB
Power
48V Phantom Powered
Compatibility
Ribbon and Dynamic Microphones
Frequency range
20 to 20000 Hz
Input
High-impedance XLR
Output
Low-impedance XLR
Dimensions
51 x 41.3 x 92 mm
Weight
170 g
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