Expert Sleepers Little Mikey

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Expert Sleepers Little Mikey

Expert Sleepers

Little Mikey

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 463446
Model: Little Mikey
Price: $185.90

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The Little Mikey is a seriously useful little module for anyone needing a clean, flexible preamp in their Eurorack. It's a great way to bring in external signals – vocals, guitars, even vintage synths – without muddying your sound, and the gain range is surprisingly generous. Perfect for modular experimenters and those wanting a dedicated, compact preamp.

Product Description

  • Expert Sleepers Little Mikey
  • Eurorack module
  • Pre-amplifier for microphones
  • instruments and line signals
  • Maximum gain: +60dB
  • -20 dB pad switchable
  • +48 V phantom power switchable
  • Hi-Z instrument input switchable
  • Input: XLR / TRS combo jack
  • Output: 3.5 mm mono jack
  • Consumption: 51 mA (+12 V) / 19 mA (-12 V)
  • Width: 8 TE
  • Depth: 43 mm
PROS
  • • Excellent gain staging flexibility with the -20dB pad
  • • Clean, transparent preamplification with minimal coloration
  • • Hi-Z input handles guitars and other instruments exceptionally well
  • • Compact 8HP form factor maximizes space in tight Eurorack setups
CONS
  • • 3.5mm output jacks feel a bit fragile for frequent use
  • • Limited input options compared to more expansive preamps
  • • Phantom power only supports microphones requiring standard 48V

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Key Features

Type Eurorack Microphone/Instrument Preamp
Connections XLR/TRS Combo Input, 3.5mm Mono Output, Hi-Z Instrument Input
HP Width 8
Depth 43 mm
Power Draw 51 mA (+12V) / 19 mA (-12V)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It provides a similar level of clean gain and flexibility, but lacks the extensive routing and features of a full-sized preamp – think of it as a streamlined, modular-friendly version.
While less common than standard ¼ in jacks, it's manageable with adapters; the quality of the preamplification itself far outweighs the connector size.
Absolutely, the Hi-Z input makes it ideal for recording guitars and acoustic instruments with a good signal level and minimal noise.

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