The ART USB Dual Pre is a simple portable preamplifier and computer interface that comes in handy no matter where you are. There is no single perfect environment for recording music, nor does inspiration always hit you when you're stuck in a studio for hours on end. The ART USB Dual Pre is powered by a 12-volt DC adapter, internal 9-volt battery, from the USB bus itself, or from a combination of the three. You can go on the road, to another room, indoors, outdoors, or up floors. Basically the USB Dual Pre sets you free to roam, especially if you're working with a laptop. With a rugged aluminum chassis and rubber sides, you can be sure the Dual Pre will handle the abuse of road environments as well as it can deal with sitting comfortably on a desktop.

As its name suggests, the ART USB Dual Pre has two low-noise input channels. Whether you choose XLR balanced or 1/4" TRS inputs, each has up to 48dB of clean gain with signal present, and clip LED indicators. With it's built-in low noise plus 48-volt phantom power supply you can power up to two mics as well as the preamp when running off any of any of the power sources. The 1/4" TRS outputs are buffered low impedance balanced and can be used as either preamplifier outputs or as monitor feeds for powered monitors. A rear 1/8" TRS mini headphone jack with level and monitor controls provides latency-free monitoring of inputs during recording or the USB bus during playback. Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification, this compact device uses USB adaptive mode for playback and USB asynchronous mode for recording.

ART USB Dual Pre Specifications:

• Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 90 dB (Ref 0 dBu)
• Frequency Bands: 20 Hz 20K Hz (+0, -1 dB)
• Maximum Gain: +48 dB (balanced in-out)
• Input impedance: greater than 300K Ohms 1/4-inch, 4K Ohms XLR
• Maximum output level: +6 dBu in, +10 dBu out (balanced), +4 dBu out
• Input connectors: XLR/1/4-inch TRS Combi jack balanced/unbalanced
• Output connectors: 1/4-inch TRS, 1/8-inch TRS headphone
• Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 1K Hz
• Phantom power: Selectable +48 Volts DC
• Power: 7.5-12V DC @ 150mA, USB bus, or 9V Battery
• Construction: Aluminum black anodized with rubber sides
• Dimensions: (HWD inches/mm) 1.75"(H) x 4.6(W) x 4.7(D)
• Weight: 1.3lbs.

ART USB Dual Pre Features:

• USB connectivity to desktop and laptop computers
• Low noise, fully balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS Combi inputs
• Up to 48dB of clean gain
• Built-in low noise phantom power supply
• Latency-free monitoring mix and level controls
• Independent channel gain controls
• 1/4" TRS balanced monitor and 1/8" headphone monitor outputs
• Compact, stackable all-aluminum chassis
• Flexible 3-way power from USB, external supply, or 9-volt battery

Make the world your recording studio with this USB stereo preamp. Buy it today.