This is a perfect preamp/interface for those of us just getting into home recording. Especially for folks using a laptop or PC with the lousy standard audio cards. Not Pro quality results but, you will be impressed. No 24 bit or 96K capability but very good results nonetheless.

I was going to buy the Tascam equivalent with two MIDI inputs on the back instead of this one, but I'm glad I saved the 50 bucks. This takes care of all my home recording needs! I plugged my 6 channel mixer into it from the line out, set up 6 mics around a drum set, used some multitracking software (cool edit pro) and got an almost-studio quality recording!

I bought this hardware expecting to just make some nice tracks of myself...maybe for a demo. Some of the reviews had some negative things to say so I was very skeptical. I just expected it to be OK, but I must admit I was extremely surprised. First off, I think the software and kind of mic you use are most important when it comes to the mobilepre. The software it came with is very inadequate. I'm using CoolEditPro along with a Shure Beta58 mic, and the sound is phenomenal for personal PC recording. For the price you pay, I think this is an INCREDIBLE deal for beginner recording equipment. The sound you get is by no means studio quality, but you get 85% of studio power for 15% the price of studio equipment. Bottom line, it's great for anyone looking for simple starting pc recording hardware. A Great value.

I've got mine hooked up to my Toshiba laptop, coupled with a Rodes NT2 mic; the sound for our Voice Over suite is fantastic. The fact that it's powered from my laptops USB port is great, I don't need to plug ANY power into it!Great piece of harware at a great price, highly recommended for those into home voice work.