XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter with Headphone Output

For over 80 years, Shure Microphones have captured the world's most memorable stage and studio performances. Now, Shure XLR-to-USB Signal Adapters let you use your most trusted microphones for all your digital recording. Slim, portable and simple to connect, 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.

Use your favorite microphones to digitally record wherever and whenever your computer takes you with the new X2u XLR-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.

Features:

• USB Plug and Play connectivity
• Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X (10.1 or later)
• 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
• Headphone jack with volume control for monitoring
• Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
• Provides +48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones

Specifications:

• 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
• Adjustable Gain Range: 40 dB
• Headphone Output: 3.5 mm (1/8 inch)

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)

In the box

• 3m (9.8 ft) USB Cable
• Padded Zipper Pouch