Shure X2u XLR to USB Adapter for XLR Style Dynamic Mics

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X2U - Overview

XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter

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.

Connect
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, USB cable (3m / 9.8ft) included for immediate use.

Record
Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
Headphone jack with volume control for monitoring
Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength

Playback
Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation
16 bit, up to 48 kHz sample rate for better-than-CD quality audio

System Requirements:
USB: USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered
RAM: 64MB RAM (minimum)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
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 play does not work appropriately).

  • Features:

    • Connect any XLR microphone to a computer.
    • Microphone gain control
    • Headphone monitoring with zero latency
    • Ideal for Podcasting
    • Provides +48V Phantom power
    • USB cable (3m / 9.8ft) included for immediate use
     
  • 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.
    • 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: 50 dB.
    • Headphone Output: 3.5 mm (1/8 inch).

      System Requirements
    • USB: USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered
    • RAM: 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 VistaT 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 play does not work appropriately)
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x 3 m (9.8 ft) USB Cable
    • 1x Padded Zipper Pouch
     
  • GTIN:

    0042406164740
     

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