Sound Devices USBPre 2

Borrowing the same award-winning microphone preamplifiers found on their 744T digital portable interface, the Sound Devices USBPre 2 provides one of the highest quality portable interfaces available for both Mac and Windows computers.

The USBPre 2 is equipped with a pair of fully discrete, transistor-based XLR inputs and impressively lucid 24-bit converters that are capable of up to 192kHz sample rates.

Additional inputs for line-level sources and consumer audio electronics, as well as S/PDIF optical Toslink digital devices are also available. A 23-segment, multicolor LED meter provides you with the essential feedback you need to keep an eye on your levels, and are an invaluable asset when using the USBPre 2 as a standalone preamp and A-to-D converter.

Features:

• Extended bandwidth, low-noise microphone preamplifiers with 48 V phantom, limiters, highpass filters, and 15dB pad
• Dynamic range greater than 114dB (in 24-bit operation)
• Flat 10Hz to 40kHz (@96kHz SR) audio bandwidth with very low distortion
• 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 & 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