The Sound Devices USBPre 1.5 is a complete, portable hardware interface for computer-based digital recording. Designed for USB-equipped Macintosh® OS 9, OS X, and Windows (98SE®, ME, 2000®, XP) computers, USBPre quickly and easily interfaces studio microphones, line-level sources, musical instruments, and consumer audio electronics with personal computers. Its high-quality, 24-bit audio inputs offer the most direct signal path into the computer. All analog-to-digital conversion is done outside of the computer, in the USBPre, for superior audio performance. S/PDIF coaxial I/O enables direct digital transfers into and out of the computer. USBPre has the flexibility to work with most Windows and Mac recording, streaming, and measurement software. Powered solely by the USB port from either notebook or desktop computers, no additional power source is required — the computer provides all power needed for operation. The durable construction and compact size of the USBPre allow no-compromise digital recording everywhere.

Applications for the USBPre include Acoustical Test and Measurement, Music Recording, Voice-Over Recording, Audio for Video, Film Sound, Live Audio Webcasting, and High Quality Computer Telephony/Conferencing.

Key Features:

• Rugged extruded aluminum case with machined metal knobs
• Two simultaneous analog inputs
• Two mic, instrument, line, or tape level inputs, 2 tape level outputs
• Up to 24-bit / 48 kHz audio input; up to 16-bit / 55 kHz audio output
• USB bus powered
• Six-segment LED peak input meter
• Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP support; Vista support w/ USB-class drivers only
• Mac OS 9.x, OS X 10.2, 10.4, and 10.5 (beta) support