Would this be considered a mic preamp...that would boost a mic output? (Just Mixer M)
Yes, you can control the gain for the mic input as well as other input devices. You can also control the overall volume as well. It’s a nice unit and I have four of them that I use to control audio from my computer, iPhone and a headset with microphone.
I have 2 condenser mics (both require phantom power) with standard xlr connectors. Do I need adapters to connect to the mixers mic inputs? (Just Mixer M)
Yes, adapters will be needed as the Just Mixer M has 3.5mm connectors. The Just Mixer M Premium edition does include one XLR-to-3.5mm adapter as well as some other accessories, so you could consider that option and purchase one additional adapter separately, or go with the Basic package and get 2 adapters separately.
Can we record in *stereo* to the ipad with usb output to ipad ? (sandy from maker hart already confirmed me that we can directly connect to an ipad) (Just Mixer M)
If the input is stereo, the mixer will output stereo. For microphones, a mono mic will be output to both left and right channels (the mic inputs are intended to receive the sound from one mic each, so in effect it is mono).