ART USB Dual Pre USB Digital Audio Interface with Dual Micro Pre

DESCRIPTION

ART USB Dual Pre USB Digital Audio Interface with Dual Micro Pre

The USB Dual Pre from ART is a combination portable preamplifier and computer interface housed in a compact, rugged case. The unit is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including remote field work to desktop/studio recording. The 2 input channels can accept either a microphone or line input and provide up to 48 dB of gain.

Phantom power is available for use with condenser microphones, even when running from the USB bus or any of the other powering options. Those include using an external power supply or an internal 9V battery (both available separately). When running off the battery, operational hours are in excess of 50 hours with phantom power off.

A stereo mini headphone jack is provided for monitoring and the rear level and monitor mix controls allow for latency-free recording. The monitor mix is also routed to the main outputs. The USB interface is fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification and uses USB adaptive mode for playback and USB asynchronous mode for record.

Portable USB interface with dual microphone preamps

Low-noise, fully balanced combo XLR-1/4" inputs

Preamps provide up to 48 dB of gain and feature independent gain controls

Built-in, low-noise phantom power supply

Signal present and clip LED indicators

Latency free monitoring with mix and level controls

Includes Audacity recording and production software

3-way powering options via the USB bus, an optional external power supply or 9V battery

ART USB Dual Pre Specs

Key Specs

Channels of I/O	2 Input / 2 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate	48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	2 Preamps
Analog Audio I/O	2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Host Connection	USB-B
OS Compatibility	macOS 9.1 macOS Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Power Requirements

AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, USB Bus Power

Channels of I/O	2 Input / 2 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate	48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	2 Preamps
Input Level Adjustment	2 x Button
Expansion Slots	No

Signal Processing

Pad	No
Gain/Trim Range	+48 dB
High-Pass Filter	No
Solo/Mute	No

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O	2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power	48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O	No
Host Connection	USB-B
Host Connection Protocol	USB 1.0
MIDI I/O	No

Performance

Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-1 dB
Maximum Input Level	+6 dBu
Maximum Output Level	+10 dBu (Balanced) +4 dBu (Unbalanced)
Impedance	> 300 Kilohms 4 Kilohms
SNR	> 90 dB (at 0 dBu)
THD	1% (1 kHz)
CMRR	> 60 dB

Digital Audio

Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depths	16-Bit

Compatibility

OS Compatibility	macOS 9.1 macOS Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Included Software	No
Required Hardware	Available USB 1.1 Port