Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter

Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter Review

Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter Feature

• Plug and Play USB Connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording
• Provides +48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphones
• Includes Padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (3m / 9.8ft)
• Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
• Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength

Use your favorite microphones to digitally record wherever and whenever your computer takes you with the new X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter. Perfect for multi-track recording, the X2u features built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency, and easy controls to balance microphone and playback audio -just plug and play for better-than-CD quality sound.FeaturesConnectPlug and Play USB Connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording anywhere your computer can go (compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later)Provides +48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphonesIncludes Padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (3m / 9.8ft)RecordMonitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio1/8" Headphone Jack with volume control for monitoringIntegrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strengthPlaybackZero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation16-bit, up to 48 KHz sample rate for better-than-CD audio qualitySpecificationsFrequency Response20 to 20,000 Hz +/- 1 dBPower Requirements USB-powered, 500 mA, maximumDigital Noise Floor (20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted)Minimum MIC GAIN setting: 81 dB FSMaximum MIC GAIN setting: 78 dB FS Sampling Rate up to 48 kHz Bit Depth 16 bit Peak Signal Indicator (Tri-color)OFF: 30 dB FSGreen: 30 to 12 dB FSYellow: 12 to 0 dB FSRed: >0 (digital converter clipped)Adjustable Gain Range 40 dB Headphone Output 3.5 mm (1/8 inch)System RequirementsUSBUSB 1.1 or 2.0, poweredRAM 64MB RAM (minimum) Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Japanese/English Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Japanese/English Edition (service pack 1.0 or later, or use the USB audio driver update from Microsoft) Microsoft Windows Vista Business Japanese/English Edition Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.0 or later English Edition Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.1 or later Japanese Edition (For Mac OS X 10.0 Japanese Edition, plug and...