User Guide and
Technical Information
page 4
SOUND DEVICES, LLC
Product Features
Simplicity
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One USB cable provides all power for unit
and carries all audio to and from PC.
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All controls on front panel - no software-only
features.
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No sound card needed - no opening the PC
to connect.
Audio Performance
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Input dynamic range greater than 104 dB (in
24-bit mode).
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Flat 10 Hz - 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
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Very low distortion characteristics.
Analog Audio Inputs
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Active-balanced microphone and line level
inputs.
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Phantom power (48-volt) for condenser micro-
phones.
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High-impedance, low-noise DI instrument
inputs.
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Tape level audio inputs on RCA connectors.
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Input type is selectable per channel - allowing
two different signal levels simultaneously.
Digital I/O
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S/PDIF input (coaxial) for direct digital audio
transfers from DAT or other digital medium.
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S/PDIF output (coaxial) to interface to exter-
nal digital recorders and playback systems.
Level Metering
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Six-segment, LED peak input meter for pre-
cise level control of analog input sources.
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Calibrated in dB FS.
Audio Monitoring
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Mix control enables zero-delay monitoring
of analog source audio, computer audio, or
a mix of both source and computer audio in
headphones.
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Phono (RCA) jacks connect PC Audio output
to external loudspeakers or preamplifiers.
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S/PDIF output of PC Audio sources.
USB Powered
➾
Bus powering from the USB port eliminates
external power sources or batteries.
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Regulated internal DC/DC converter for low
noise, consistent audio quality.
Compact, Durable Mechanical
Construction
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High-strength extruded aluminum chassis.
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Machined aluminum knobs.
Computer Interface
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Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP
compatible.
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Mac OS 9X compatible.
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ASIO 2.0 for Mac OS and Windows.
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Simple Control Panel application duplicates
front panel buttons.
