Sound Device USBPre Sound Devices Interface
Sound Device USBPre Sound Devices Interface
Two-channel computer audio interface. Connects to Mac OS and Windows computers. USB for both connection and power.
Features:
- Simplicity
- One USB cable provides all power for unit and carries all audio and from PC.
- All controls on front panel – no software-only features.
- No sound card needed – no opening the PC to connect
- Audio Performance
- Input dynamic range greater than 104 db (in 24-bit mode)
- Flat 10 Hz – 20 Khz audio bandwidth.
- Very low distortion characteristics.
- Analog Audio Inputs
- Active-balanced microphone and line level inputs.
- Phantom power (48-volt) for condenser microphones.
- High-impedance, low-noise DI instrument inputs.
- Tape level audio inputs on RCA connectors.
- Input type is selectable per channel – allowing two different signal levels simultaneously.
- Digital I/O
- S/PDIF input (coaxial) for direct digital audio transfers from DAT or other digital medium.
- S/PDIF output (coaxial) to interface to external digital recorders and playback systems.
- Level Metering
- Six-segment, LED peak input meter for precise level control of analog input sources.
- Calibrated in dB FS.
- Audio Monitoring
- Mix control enables zero-delay monitoring of analog source audio, computer audio, or a mix or both source and computer audio in headphones.
- Phone (RCA) jacks connect PC Audio output to external loudspeakers or preamplifiers.
- S/PDIF output of PC Audio sources.
- USB Powered
- Bus powering from the USB port eliminates external power sources or batteries.
- Regulated internal DC/DC converter for low noise, consistent audio quality.
- Compact, Durable Mechanical Construction
- High-strength extruded aluminum chassis.
- Machined aluminum knobs.
- Computer Interface
- Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP compatible.
- Mac OS 9X compatible.
- ASIO 2.0 for Mac OS and Windows.
- Mac OS X, version 10.2 and 10.3
- Simple Control Panel application duplicates front panel buttons.
