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Sound Devices USBPre (No Longer Available)

Item ID: USBPre

2-channel USB Audio Interface with Mic Preamp with Phantom Power and S/PDIF I/O

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2-channel Microphone Interface for Computer Audio

Sound Devices USBPre 1.5 is a complete, portable hardware interface for computer-based digital recording. Designed for USB-equipped Macintosh OS 9, OS X, and Windows (98SE, ME, 2000, XP) computers, USBPre quickly and easily interfaces studio microphones, line-level sources, musical instruments, and consumer audio electronics with personal computers. Its high-quality, 24-bit audio inputs offer the most direct signal path into the computer. All analog-to-digital conversion is done outside of the computer, in the USBPre, for superior audio performance. S/PDIF coaxial I/O enables direct digital transfers into and out of the computer.

USBPre has the flexibility to work with most Windows and Mac recording, streaming, and measurement software. Powered solely by the USB port from either notebook or desktop computers, no additional power source is required - the computer provides all power needed for operation. The durable construction and compact size of the USBPre allow no-compromise digital recording everywhere.


Sound Devices USBPre Features:
  • Dynamic range greater than 106dB (in 24-bit operation)
  • Flat 10Hz to 22kHz audio bandwidth
  • Exceptionally low distortion characteristics
  • Two inputs accept microphone, instrument, line, or tape level inputs
  • Input type is selected per channel - allowing two different signal types simultaneously
  • Phantom power (48 volt) for condenser microphones
  • S/PDIF coaxial input and output
  • Six-segment LED peak input meter
  • High-power headphone monitor
  • Mix control enables headphone monitoring of analog source audio, computer audio, or a mix of both source and computer audio
  • Phono (RCA) jacks connect PC AUDIO output to external loudspeakers or preamplifiers
  • Bus powering from the USB port eliminates external power sources and batteries
  • High-strength extruded aluminum chassis
  • Compact dimension (4.4 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 10.0 cm D)
  • Mac OS 9, Sound Manager compatible, OS X Core Audio, PowerPC or Intel-based Mac
  • Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP Wave audio and DirectSound compatible
  • ASIO for both Mac OS 9 and Windows

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Manufacturer Part Number USB Pre

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Reviews

USBPre is Primo

by Custom Audio Video from Salmon, Idaho
September 28, 2010
Music Background: Musician / Electronics Geek
I have been using this audio interface for years. It is basically a plug and play, although it has been my experience that you have to manually configure your audio device in the computers control pan... read more [+]el. Once you understand and set your preferences, this thing DOES its thing.
I have tried less expensive devices, but what can I say, you get what you pay for. Do it right the first time and you won't have say "should-a". close [-]

Great product when it used to work.

by Art Bodin from Denver
November 21, 2010
Music Background: Recording
Please be aware that this product is not compatible with Mac OSX 10.6.5 (as of November 21, 2010). Sound Devices is said to be working on a resolution but does not have a tangible timeframe at this p... read more [+]oint. I have owned this product for about 3 months and it is no longer functional. Sound Devices suggests that I rollback my OS to be able to use the interface. However, I require certain features of the current version of the OS.

Otherwise, the product was fantastic while in functioning condition. Extremely intuitive and sounded wonderful. close [-]
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