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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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Single
1x XLR microphone
1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS instrument / line
1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Hi-Z
2x channels from USB
Mic IN: 3 kOhms balanced / 1.5 kOhms unbalanced
Instrument In: 800 kOhms
Mic: +1 dBu
line: +22 dBu
Hi-Z: +12 dBu with pad
1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS direct output
1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS stereo, headphone output
2x channels to USB
Direct Out: 480 Ohms balanced, 240 Ohms unbalanced
Headphone Out: 24 Ohms minimum
+22 dBu direct output
+22 dBu headphone output
Gain: Variable (+26 dB to +60 dB)
Output: Variable ( to +20 dB)
Preamp Mode Control: Selection of various preamp models for mic and instruments
20 dB level attenuation
-48 V
High-pass filter (cut-off frequency 90 Hz)
180 deg.
Mono mix of mic/Hi-Z preamp out and line in
Input Level LEDs: -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, clip (dB)
90 dB, A-weighted at -20 dBu input level
10 Hz to 71 kHz (+0/-3 dB) mic / Hi-Z
Direct Out Monitor: 10 Hz to 65 kHz (+0 / -3 dB) line input
USB 2.0, type B
12 VDC, 1000 mA power adapter
7W
2.4 x 5.3 x 5.2" (60.96 x 134.62 x 132.08mm)
1.54 lbs (0.70kg) (without power adaptor)
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