Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Discover how to improve the sound of your audio recording by using a tube preamp.
Part 1 - Behringer Tube Ultragain on Amazon ➜ geni.us/QRxhsP
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (4:03min)
Part 3a - Sound Test - XM8500 ➜ (6:28min)
Part 3b - Sound Test - AKG D5 ➜ (8:07min)
Part 3c - Sound Test - Tonor ➜ (9:34min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (11:21min)
# Microphones Used #
XLR Microphone A - Behringer XM8500 ➜ geni.us/ohMnO2
XLR Microphone B - AKG D5 ➜ geni.us/6SYxP0b
XLR Microphone C - Tonor ➜ geni.us/FzDRvU6
Desktop Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
More and more people what to record audio on their computer, but often the sound quality can be improved by using a tube preamp.
While in the past I did review the bigger brother of this preamp, the Behringer MIC 500 has an integrated USB audio interface, while the MIC 100 is only the preamp.
If you already own an audio interface but the mic input is not strong enough to handle certain mic, or you want to improve the audio by adding a tube, the tube ultragain can be a useful budget option.
Some dynamic microphones can be more demanding on the preamps in your audio interface, and by using a separate preamp to amplify the signal before recording it the results can be improved.
While the Behringer certainly is not a high-end device, if you properly it can be a nice addition to your setup and help get more out of your recordings.
For beginners, pure USB mics are the easiest to use, but XLR gear has the advantage that you can mix and match different pieces of equipment.
Overall a nice little preamp, that can be easily put before your audio interface.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
Discover how to improve the sound of your audio recording by using a tube preamp.
Part 1 - Behringer Tube Ultragain on Amazon ➜ geni.us/QRxhsP
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (4:03min)
Part 3a - Sound Test - XM8500 ➜ (6:28min)
Part 3b - Sound Test - AKG D5 ➜ (8:07min)
Part 3c - Sound Test - Tonor ➜ (9:34min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (11:21min)
# Microphones Used #
XLR Microphone A - Behringer XM8500 ➜ geni.us/ohMnO2
XLR Microphone B - AKG D5 ➜ geni.us/6SYxP0b
XLR Microphone C - Tonor ➜ geni.us/FzDRvU6
Desktop Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
More and more people what to record audio on their computer, but often the sound quality can be improved by using a tube preamp.
While in the past I did review the bigger brother of this preamp, the Behringer MIC 500 has an integrated USB audio interface, while the MIC 100 is only the preamp.
If you already own an audio interface but the mic input is not strong enough to handle certain mic, or you want to improve the audio by adding a tube, the tube ultragain can be a useful budget option.
Some dynamic microphones can be more demanding on the preamps in your audio interface, and by using a separate preamp to amplify the signal before recording it the results can be improved.
While the Behringer certainly is not a high-end device, if you properly it can be a nice addition to your setup and help get more out of your recordings.
For beginners, pure USB mics are the easiest to use, but XLR gear has the advantage that you can mix and match different pieces of equipment.
Overall a nice little preamp, that can be easily put before your audio interface.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
