Whirlwind MD-1 Mic to Line Driver with Headphone Monitor
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Whirlwind MD-1 Mic to Line Driver with Headphone Monitor, 600Ohms Output Impedance, 6Hz-25kHz Frequency Response, 3-Pin XLR Male Input, 3-Pin XLR Female Output

SKU: WWMD1 MFR: MD-1
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Key Features

  • Get pristine audio with this low noise Whirlwind MD-1 mic to line driver.
  • Achieve balanced signals from unbalanced sources using this active direct box.
  • Enjoy versatile connectivity with XLR inputs/outputs on this channel strip.
  • Monitor your sound directly with the built-in headphone output feature.
  • Experience high-quality sound; frequency response from 6Hz to 25kHz.
  • Depend on rugged build quality for reliable performance in any recording setting.
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Whirlwind MD-1 Specifications

  • Connections

    Input: 3-pin XLR male
    Output: 3-pin XLR female

  • Input Impedance

    Mic mode: 1.5kOhms
    Line mode: 10kOhms

  • Output Impedance

    600 ohms

  • Audio Input Signal

    Line mode: +18dBm balanced
    Mic mode: -4dBm unbalanced

  • Frequency Response

    +/- 3dBm 6Hz to 25kHz
    +/- 1dBm 50Hz to 10kHz
    -2.0 dBm at 20kHz

  • Maximum Output Level

    +12 dBm into a 2kOhms load
    +24 dBm into a 10kOhms load
    +36 dBm into a 100kOhms load

  • THD + Noise

    < 1 % 100Hz to 20kHz

  • Phantom Power

    +18 VDC

  • Power Requirements

    9-Volt batteries x2

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    3.88 x 6.25 x 2.25" / 98.55 x 158.75 x 57.15mm

  • Weight

    2lbs / 0.91kg

  • UPC Code

    692465001724

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About Whirlwind MD-1

The Whirlwind MD-1 is a compact portable unit that combines a high quality microphone preamp-line driver with a headphone amplifier designed to monitor the mic preamp or be used independently. The MD-1 employs two 9-Volt batteries and provides enough gain to drive both headphones and long signal lines and allow for maximum headroom in the mic preamp.

Whirlwind MD-1 Features

  • Up to 66 dBm of gain adjustable with analog style potentiometer
  • Finest quality mu metal shielded input transformer
  • Wide range frequency response
  • Low input noise and harmonic distortion
  • Low susceptibility to radio frequency interference
  • Balanced, transformer isolated input and output connections
  • Headphone section monitors main input, separate balanced headphone line input or mix of both
  • Rugged construction
  • 9 Volt battery power with reasonable battery life

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • Get pristine audio with this low noise Whirlwind MD-1 mic to line driver.
  • Achieve balanced signals from unbalanced sources using this active direct box.
  • Enjoy versatile connectivity with XLR inputs/outputs on this channel strip.
  • Monitor your sound directly with the built-in headphone output feature.
  • Experience high-quality sound; frequency response from 6Hz to 25kHz.
  • Depend on rugged build quality for reliable performance in any recording setting.

What's in the box:

  • Whirlwind MD-1 Mic to Line Driver with Headphone Monitor
  • Whirlwind 1 Year Limited Warranty