Coda MB-1 Microphone Preamp Mic Gain Booster - 48V Phantom Power, 25db Gain Ultra-Clean Dynamic Mic Preamplifier for Studio or Home Recording, Vocal, Livestream, Broadcast, or Podcast

Simple to use and works great with my mixer. I like how simple the device is and how professional it looks.

I wanted a little extra gain on my Shure MV7X when recording some gameplay through my PC and this fit the bill perfectly. Reasonably priced and the product quality feels really solid. Performance and sound quality is solid and don’t notice any glaring deficiencies. This beats paying for the more popular and expensive option.

(I bought both the MB-1 and the MB-Stealth. The core of this review will be the same for both)I was looking to make an SM-48S hotter. I tripped over this, and - went for it.This box is durable enough for stage use. It's inline, you'll need another XLR cord. This *DOES* use phantom power, so if your mixer/preamp doesn't provide that, you'll have an issue. When unpowered, it's a straight pass-through.*for me* this is prefect. It's on a mic used for handpan and gong. I don't need shimmering high ends, I *do* need the bottom end not rolled off.Very nice box, I figure that the electronics are the same in the MB-Stealth, I didn't open this, as I'm returning it. I only need one, and I'll be keeping the -Stealth.Highly recommended. It does what it sets out to, and at this price point, you probably need more than one, just to keep around. :)

The MB-1 does a great job of boosting the output of my Sennheiser MD-441 and E935 microphones for use with my Bose S1 portable PA system. Previously the output of the MD-441 was so low that I had to run the gain on the amp up to 100% and the sound was muddy; now I am running at 40% and the clarity is superb. There is no added signal noise that I can detect when using the preamp. The MB-1 is ruggedly built, housed in a black anodized aluminum case.Now for the critique: The MB-1 could be much smaller than it is. I can't fit it sideways into the storage compartment in my guitar case, given it's 5.5 inch (14 cm) length. This is not a deal breaker, but I like not having to lug extra carrying cases for my gear and space is at a premium. As can be seen in the photo, I am having to use an added external phantom power supply to supply power to the MB-1, in this case an Xvive P1. Yes, I could use their smaller inline version, but it would be somewhat awkward with a long mic like the 441.My question: Why doesn't anybody make a portable microphone preamp that is self-contained with an internal rechargeable battery AND a volume control? Better yet, how about making one that can be used standalone for either condenser (phantom power) or dynamic microphones (FET preamp) and is small enough to easily tuck into the storage compartment of a guitar case? That way, regardless of the microphone type in my kit, it would be good to go. Also, it would be nice if there was an easy way to secure the MB-1 to a microphone stand so that I could do a quick parking lot or offstage setup and just walk up with my gear ready to go. I also would appreciate a gain control on the preamp unit itself so that if I need to tweak things during a performance it would be right there on the mic stand. Many of the venues that I play don't have a sound tech and having to move over to the PA head to adjust things is bothersome.Overall, the MB-1 is good for what it is, a low noise, phantom powered microphone preamp, but it is a bit large and more friendly for stationary or pedal board mounted use.

I use an SM-57 in front of a Vox amp. I have always had trouble getting enough signal from the microphone. This is an easy and affordable solution to give it a quick boost without the gain being too high. I have not had any issues with noise.

I have a Rodecaster Pro with two SM7B's, which requires an in-line gain-booster.With the Cloudlifter CL-2, I can turn down my gain settings on the SM7B's from ~50 to 35.With the CODA 2-channel booster, I can turn down my gain settings on the SM7B's from ~50 to 22, leaving WAY MORE overhead on my board sliders.The CODA unit sounds the same as the CL-2 (no added noise), and it's $100 cheaper.Highly recommend this unit!

This is the perfect solution if you're using a low-gain mic like the rode podmic. It takes phantom power, so as long as you have an audio interface or soundboard with 48v then you won't need a separate external power source. I looked at the Cloudlifter but the quality on this is just as good and I'm super impressed with how transparent it is. It really doesn't color the sound at all. Another thing worth noting is that the enclosure is metal and it has brackets on the front and back to protect your XLR cables. The brackets would work well for attaching the unit to a microphone stand with velcro too. I highly recommend for anyone that is podcasting, streaming, or recording vocals.This is the perfect solution if you're using a low-gain mic like the rode podmic. It takes phantom power, so as long as you have an audio interface or soundboard with 48v then you won't need a separate external power source. I looked at the Cloudlifter but the quality on this is just as good and I'm super impressed with how transparent it is. It really doesn't color the sound at all. Another thing worth noting is that the enclosure is metal and it has brackets on the front and back to protect your XLR cables. The brackets would work well for attaching the unit to a microphone stand with velcro too. I highly recommend for anyone that is podcasting, streaming, or recording vocals.

I had an entry level Shure SV100 microphone and tried to use it with a guitar amp,which didn't work. I got this pre-amp and a phantom power genrator and connectingcables. The mic now works with the generator, but no way does this device work.I am good with the mic and phantom power, but when I insert this amp/filter intothe line= nothing. I remove it and again I have clean sound out of the amp, butwould like more volume. I tossed this in trash.