Black Box MM-1 Manual page 4

INTRODUCTION
READ ME!
While no one likes to read manuals, the Black Box Analog Design™ MM-1 mic
pre is different than any other microphone preamplifier both in how it's
designed and how it functions so taking a few minutes to understand the
approach and controls will have you getting great tones MUCH faster!
WHAT IS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT IT?
(AND DOES IT REALLY CHANGE HOW I USE IT?)
Most microphone preamplifiers do one thing: increase the gain of a signal. While
that is great, we think a pre should do more. We think it should be able to help
you dial in tones and character, right there at the first stage.
The MM-1 allows you to control how you capture a sound and get it right before
you ever hit tape or your converters! And yes, it does change how you use it. In
fact, once you get used to the controls, dialing in a tone and finding the sweet
spot feels more like playing an instrument than using a preamp.
With the MM-1, you have the ability to dramatically shape the frequency
response, harmonic content, saturation and even dynamic range. This control
means that you can do things never before possible with a preamp and that you
will hear your microphones and D.I. signals like you've never heard them before.
It also means that it's possible to dial in tones that are not what you're after so
understanding the controls and approach behind the unit is important. It might
seem different at first but we promise that it's actually really simple and a ton of
fun!
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