Shure X2U XLR to USB Microphone Adapter
For over 80 years, Shure has been capturing the world's most unforgettable stage and studio performances. Now, with the Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter, you can use your most trusted microphones for all your digital recordings.
Any Mic. Any Time. Anywhere.The X2u adapter is slim, portable, and easy to connect. It makes digital recording a breeze, whether you're in your home studio, the garage, or on the road. Just take your computer, and you're ready to record!
With the new X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter, use your favorite microphones to digitally record whenever and wherever your computer takes you. Ideal for multi-track recording, it has built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency and easy controls to balance microphone and playback audio - simply plug and play for better-than-CD quality sound.
Key Features: - • Effortless Plug and Play USB Connectivity for convenient digital recording anywhere your computer goes (compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later)
- • +48V Phantom power for condenser microphones
- • Comes with a Padded, zippered pouch and a 3m / 9.8ft USB cable
Recording Features: - • Monitor Mix Control for perfect blending of microphone and playback audio
- • 1/8' Headphone Jack with volume control for easy monitoring
- • Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control to adjust input signal strength
Playback Features: - • Zero Latency Monitoring for seamless real-time playback and multi-tracking
- • 16-bit, up to 48 KHz sample rate for outstanding audio quality
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: 40 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 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)
The Shure X2U XLR to USB Microphone Adapter is perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators on the go. Whether you're in a home studio, traveling, or recording in the garage, this adapter allows you to use your favorite XLR microphones with your computer. It's slim, portable, and easy to connect. Just plug it in and start recording! The adapter features built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency and easy controls to balance microphone and playback audio. It also provides +48V Phantom power for condenser microphones and comes with a padded, zippered pouch and a 3m / 9.8ft USB cable. The adapter's specifications include a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz +/- 1 dB, power requirements of USB-powered, 500 mA maximum, and a digital noise floor of -81 dB FS to -78 dB FS. It has a sampling rate of up to 48 kHz and a bit depth of 16 bit. The peak signal indicator shows the signal strength, and the adjustable gain range is 40 dB. The headphone output is 3.5 mm (1/8 inch). System requirements include USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered, 64MB RAM minimum, and compatibility with various Windows and Mac operating systems.
