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Sound Devices USBPre 1.5 is a complete, portable hardware interface for computer-based digital recording.

Designed for USB-equipped Macintosh OS9, OSX, 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.

The high-quality, 24-bit audio inputs offers 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

Specifications

Mix control enables headphone monitoring of analog source audio, computer audio, or a mix of both source and computer audio Phono (RCA) jacks connect PC AUDIO output to external loudspeakers or preamplifiers Bus powering from the USB port eliminates exter	strength extruded aluminum chassis
Flat 10 Hz to 22 kHz audio bandwidth Exceptionally low distortion characteristics Two inputs accept microphone, instrument, line, or tape level inputs Input type is selected per channel	allowing two different signal types simultaneously
Dynamic range greater than 106 dB (in 24	bit operation)
High	power headphone monitor
Compact dimension (4.4 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 10.0 cm D) Mac OS 9, Sound Manager compatible, OS X Core Audio, PowerPC or Intel	based Mac
Phantom power (48 volt) for condenser microphones S/PDIF coaxial input and output Six	segment LED peak input meter
Temperature	0 to 70 degrees C, 32 to 160 degrees F.
Power supply	USB bus powered, 3 stage soft-start meets USB hot-plugging power requirements, 5 V, 350 mA quiescent current from USB port, 5 V 500 mA max current from USB port.
Input Limiters	24-bit maximum input,
THD + Noise	(10 Hz - 22 kHz measurement bandwidth) 0.05% max. (any input to PC recording, gain control at min., input driven to -6 dB FS) 0.009% max. (PC audio output, 0 dB FS output, 100k ohm load) 0.05% max. (headphone output, 2 V rms output, 600 ohm load).
Equivalent Input Noise	(mic inputs) -124 dBu min. (10 Hz - 22 kHz bandwidth, 150 ohm source, gain control at 50% or more, 15 dB pad out).
Weight	0.5 kg, 1.13 lbs. unpackaged without two alkaline AA batteries.
L/R Gain Matching
Metering	Input level at A/D converter, 6- segment, 30 dB total range, peak responding, 0 dB on meter = 0 dB FS (0 dB referenced to Full Scaled Digital).
Output Noise	16-bit resolution, 90 dB min. dynamic range, 24 and 16-bit mode (10 Hz - 22 kHz bandwidth, A-weighted)
Dimensions	43 x 180 x 100 mm (H x W x D) or 1.7 x 7.25 x 4.25" (H x W x D).
Line Output Clipping Level (1% THD)	(1% THD, Windows mixer/Mac volume at max.) PC audio: +8 dBu (2.0 V rms) w/ 100k ohm load headphones: +11 dBu (2.75 V rms) w/ 600 ohm load.
Mic Powering (each mic selectable)	48 V through 6.8k W resistors, each mic input will supply 10 mA.
Frequency Response	(reference 1 kHz) 10 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB (any input to PC recording) 10 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 1.0 dB (PC source to PC audio out).
Input Clipping Level	+4 dBu minimum at the 0 or +18 dB gain setting.
Output Limiters	PC audio -3.3k ohms, headphones - 20 ohms. 20-bit maximumhardware output.
Dynamic Range	106 dB minimum in 24-bit operation.