Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter lets you use your most trusted microphones for all your digital recordings. The X2u adapter makes it easy to record whenever you want, anywhere you take your computer, from the home studio, to the garage, to the road.

The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter allows you to use your favorite microphones to digitally record wherever and whenever your computer takes you. 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.

The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter main features include:

• Plug 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 microphones
• Includes Padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (3m / 9.8ft)
• Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
• 1/8" Headphone Jack with volume control for monitoring
• Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength
• Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation
• 16-bit, up to 48 KHz sample rate for better-than-CD audio quality

Specifications

• USB Requirements: USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered
• RAM Requirements: 64MB RAM (minimum)
• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz +/- 1 dB
• Power Requirements :USB-powered, 500 mA, maximum
• Digital Noise Floor: (20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted)
• Minimum MIC GAIN setting: -81 dB FS
• Maximum MIC GAIN setting:-78 dB FS
• Sampling Rate : up to 48 kHz
• Bit Depth : 16 bit
• Peak Signal Indicator (Tri-color): OFF: -30 dB FS
• Green: -30 to -12 dB FS
• Yellow: -12 to 0 dB FS
• Red: >0 (digital converter clipped)
• Adjustable Gain Range: 40 dB
• Headphone Output: 3.5 mm (1/8 inch)