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Two Channels to Go!

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 (192kHz on Mac, 48kHz on Windows). 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.

Sound Devices USBPre 2 Microphone Interface Features at a Glance:

• Extended bandwidth, low-noise microphone preamplifiers with 48 V phantom, limiters, high-pass filters, and 15dB pad
  
• Dynamic range greater than 114 dB (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
  
• Mac OS provides a driver that supports 24-bit/192kHz
  
• Windows supplies drivers that support 24-bit/48kHz
  
• Additional features controlled by hardware DIP switches on the back panel

Specification Detail Computer Connection Type USB Form Factor Desktop Simultaneous I/O 2 x 2 A/D Resolution 24-bit/192kHz Built In DSP/FX No Number of Audio Inputs 6 Audio Inputs Types 2 x XLR (Mic), 2 x TRS, 2 x RCA Number of Audio Outputs 6 Audio Output Types 2 x XLR, 2 x RCA, 1 x TRS (Headphone), 1 x 1/8" (Headphone) Number of Digital Inputs 4 Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF (Coax), 1 x S/PDIF (Optical) Number of Digital Outputs 4 Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF (Coax), 1 x S/PDIF (Optical) Number of Preamps 2 Phantom Power Yes Bus Powered Yes Depth 4.25" Width 7.25" Height 1.7" Weight 1.13 lbs. Manufacturer Part Number USBPre2

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