Does this require a preamp?
1573242
It does not require one, but I would recommend it to get a fuller sound. Hope that helps
1573243
It is passive... so you will need to run it though something like a guitar amp or an unbalanced input on a mixer to get sound out of it.
1573244
No, but this is susceptible to feedback, and a preamp might help. I plug directly into a medium sized amp, then adjusted the volume to the edge of feedback.
1573245
I used it for a mandolin run right into an acoustic amp with no pre amp and sounded great.
1573246
not required. I can play directly to the amp or use a preamp if I need more volume. It won't be as loud without a preamp but it works fine if all you need is a little boost.
1573247
I use it on my banjo and do not use a preamp. However, I do get a little feedback but adjust my volume back.
1573248
No it doesn't, but a preamp would improve the output level. I use a Behringer V-Amp guitar effects processor for one. It has tube preamp simulation. The tube preamp sim warms up the sound real nice.
750931
It depends. In the typical case, when your input signal is at "consumer line level" -- such as from a CD player, MP3 player, or PC -- then no, you won't need a preamp. But, if your input signal is weaker -- such as directly from a microphone, electric guitar pickup, or phonograph cartridge -- then yes, you'll need some preamplification.
404626
with the help of a XLR to USB adapter. check for the Blue Icicle. it has a built in preamp
2221218
i have mine connected to my receiver, but i don't see why it will not work with your preamp, as long that it has the required inputs.
1835138
No you don't. But many customers still choose to use one since the sound performance will be better with a preamp. Hope this anwers your question.
931094
Sorry, but no, it's a "pre-amp". meaning it then needs to be connected to an amplifier or receiver which in turn are hooked to speakers. These are mainly used to hook up vintage turntables as modern amplifiers no longer have a proper "phono" input.
421325
If you have a more modern receiver without a "phono" input, you will need to also purchase a preamplifier. I have this and the audio-techna preamp and am very happy with it.
1421746
Yes, you need a preamp to drive the aux channel on your amp. This one work great.
123536
If your stereo doesn't have a phono input to plug it into, you will need a preamp.
535326
You would need a preamp depending on what type of turntable you were using.
658310
Hi, no, you still need an amplified or mini system with phono sockets. Most mini or midi hifis dont enable you to use a recordplayer without a pre amp but you can with this
2200200
Yes, a preamplifier is required in order to use this microphone. It requires an XLR port which is not on any motherboard.
708250
Not sure this would do what you are needing.It does have a set of state-of-the-art preamps but,Although a very nice unit,I don't think this is the device for your appication.
1272673
Yes, just get a pre-amp with a digital connector, pretty simply for any aux connections.
2243070
No it does no I had to buy a preamp ADJ preamps DJ cessories Pre11 for $49.99 a great investment
1899558
Yes as it has an aux in - you'll need a microphone preamp as it does not have a mic input - hope this helps
1498428
There's no Phono input, so that implies you need a separate pre-amp, though who knows, maybe it does have sensitive enough input.The manual is almost impossible to comprehend, and unit's routing is really confusing, keep that in mind.