The Direct Mix USB3 is a 3 in / 3 out USB audio interface for PC or Mac with mic/guitar pre-amp, Stereo 1/4 inch In / Out and Headphone out all in a neat portable package powered by the USB port.
The new
USB3 is a professional USB audio interface that comes with everything
needed to record, playback and monitor professional quality audio from
any Mac, PC or Laptop. The clever mixing interface, professional
24 Bit A/D converters and versatile portability make the USB3 the new
professional standard for home recording.
USB3 is
the ideal solution for anyone requiring quality audio on the move, and
can be used with all the leading software such as Cakewalk, Cubase,
Cool Edit Pro etc.
USB3 comes
with Cakewalk Guitar Tracks 2 for Windows, Cakewalk Metro SE for
Macintosh software so it is ready to use right out of the box.
The USB3
enables recording from any analog source directly to the computer without
the need of an outboard mixer or preamp. It features a high quality
1/4" mic preamp which doubles as a Hi-Z guitar input.
The Hi-Z inputs Enhanced Frequency Response (E.F.R.) circuitry is specifically
tailored to add maximum clarity and punch to direct recording of low-impedance
instruments such as electric guitar and bass.
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In More Detail |
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The USB3’s
front panel features a convenient 1/4" headphone jack with slider
level control, making real-time monitoring refreshingly easy. A clever
mixing control surface allows for precise adjustments of all input and
output audio levels.The input clip LEDs and output metering provide
an additional source of accuracy in addition to giving the USB3 an eye-catching
presence.
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with the self-powered USB connection to the computer, the back
panel has professional 1/4" stereo line inputs and outputs that work
simultaneously with the mic & guitar input. The Record Select switch
allows separate monitoring and recording busses similar to working with
an outboard mixer and sound card. This allows for up to 5 channels of
low-latency monitoring for recording, mixing and playing back multiple
tracks from any audio software.
The 24
bit A/D converters in the USB3 are completely shielded to get professional,
studio quality audio out of any computer. As a self-powered, professional
audio mixer and interface, the portable USB3 can make professional recordings
on any laptop or any computer, anywhere in the world.
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Specification |
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- Converters:
24 Bit A/D Shielded
- Sample
Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
- Analog
Inputs: 2 1/4" Line (Adjustable -10dBv to 26dBu) w/ Input Level
Knob 1 1/4" Mic/Guitar Input w/ Input Level Knob
- Analog
Outputs: 2 1/4" Line (-10 dBv), 1 1/4” Headphone Output
w/ Level Slider
- Modes:
Full Duplex Simultaneous Record/Play
- Connection:
USB Computer Connection
- Software
Included: Cakewalk Guitar Tracks 2 for Windows, Cakewalk Metro
SE for Macintosh
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System Requirements |
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Minimum
Requirements (MAC):
- OS v9.04
or later
- 64 MB
RAM or more
- 233
MHz or more
- 100
MB Hard Disk Recording Space
- Standard
Apple USB Port
Minimum
Requirements (PC):
- OS of
Win 98, Win98SE, Win ME or Win 2000
- 64 MB
RAM or more
- 233
MHz or more
- Compatible
Host Controller (*Must be Intel Compatible)
- 100
MB Hard Disk Recording Space
- Available
USB Port
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