Sound Devices USB-Pre 2

Two-channel, portable, high-resolution USB audio interface for Mac OS and Windows. Balanced mic/line analog and coaxial/optical SPDIF I/O, with up to 24 bit/192 kHz resolution. 48V phantom, peak limiters and high-pass filter on microphone inputs. Stand-alone operation allows use as microphone preamplifier and A/D converter. USB bus powered. Key Features Extended bandwidth, low-noise microphone preamplifiers with 48 V phantom, limiters, high-pass filters, and 15 dB pad. Dynamic range greater than 114 dB (in 24-bit operation). Flat 10 Hz to 40 kHz (@96 kHz SR) audio bandwidth with very low distortion characteristics. Each input individually selectable between microphone, line, and aux level signals (both channels selected simultaneously for S/PDIF connections). Precision, 23-segment, multicolor LED peak/VU meter, selectable between input and output sources. High-output headphone amplifier can drive a wide range of headphones. Balanced outputs on XLR connectors with dedicated level control can be used to drive line- or mic-level inputs. Mix control enables zero-delay monitoring of source audio, computer audio, or a mix of both source and computer audio for multitrack recording or computer telephony. Phono (RCA) jacks connect Aux Output to external loudspeakers or preamplifiers. Bus powering via USB for convenient, single-cable connection to the computer. In Stand-Alone mode the USBPre 2 operates as a microphone preamplifier and analog-to-digital converter. Hardware loop-through for test and measurement to send computer audio directly back to an input. High-strength extruded aluminum chassis. Mac¨ OS X 10.4+, Windows¨XP/Vista/7, and Linux, class-compliant audio device. Additional features controlled by hardware DIP switches on the back panel; no software-only features and no control panel.