Royer Labs announced the dBooster2 Dual Channel Mic Lifter and DI. Building upon the success of the company’s original dBooster, the dBooster2 provides two channel operation, with either channel being able to double as a super clean DI for electric guitars and bass or any unbalanced mono or stereo input.
In terms of its design, the dBooster2 adds ¼-inch audio inputs with the same high fidelity as its Lo-Z inputs. The unit’s Hi-Z inputs can be switched between 0dB and +8dB of gain, and the two channels are completely independent from one another—enabling one to use a channel, for example, on guitar while the other channel accommodates a microphone. The dBooster2’s Class A input stages deliver crystal clean gain with virtually no noise or self-distortion.
Designed like the front end of a high-end preamp, the dBooster2 lets users choose between more than doubling the mic’s original input signal to quadrupling it—all while maintaining an unrivalled amount of headroom with no loss of gain, regardless of the mic and preamp being used.
When using the dBooster2’s DI inputs, users can select 0dB (unity) gain, or switch to 8dB of gain if more level is required, still taking advantage of the dBooster’s ultra-clean high-end electronics. In mic mode, the 20dB setting quadruples the input signal, providing plenty of clean boost for recording softer instruments and vocalists. For higher volume sources, users can switch to the 12dB setting to keep from overloading the preamp or digital interface with unmatched dynamic range.
Dave Bryce, VP of Sales & Marketing at Royer Labs, commented on the company’s new dBooster2 Dual Channel Audio Lifter and DI, “The dBooster2 is the audiophile mic lifter. There truly is nothing else on the market that performs or sounds anywhere near it. Being designed like the front end of a high-end preamp, it delivers Immaculate sonic performance. The dBooster2 is not just louder, it’s better in every way. I encourage musicians and audio engineers alike to check it out.”
The Royer Labs dBooster2 Dual Channel Audio Lifter and DI is available now. For pricing, contact your authorized Royer Labs dealer or contact Royer Labs at [email protected].
