Aardvark Direct Mix USB3 Audio Interface with Cubase LE (Macintosh and Windows)

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Supports: Win 98, ME, 2000, XP, ASIO, MAC OS 9.1, or later. Now ships with Cubase LE.

The USB3 is an easy to use USB audio interface with everything you need to record, playback, and monitor pro-quality audio from any Mac, PC or laptop. With 24-bit A/D converters, stereo 1/4 in. I/O, mic input, headphone jack with level controls, EFRTM guitar input, and complete recording software for PC/Mac, it makes the perfect compact, pro audio recording solution.

Features

3 In / 3 Out USB Audio Interface

Shielded 24 Bit AD/DA

1/4 in. Microphone

1/4 in. EFR Hi-Z Guitar Input

2x 1/4 in. Line Inputs

2x 1/4 in. Line Outputs

Mic Input Level Knob

Line Input Level Knob

Output Level Slider

Self-Powered From USB Port

Omni-LED Recording

Output Level LEDs

1/4 in. Headphone Out

Shielded Steel Enclosure

The USB3 enables recording from any analog source directly to the computer without the need of an outboard mixer or preamp. It features a high quality 1/4 in. mic preamp, which doubles as a Hi-Z guitar input. The Hi-Z input's Enhanced Frequency Response (E.F.R.) circuitry is specifically tailored to add maximum clarity and "punch" to direct recording of low-impedance instruments such as electric guitar and bass.

The USB3's front panel features a convenient 1/4 in. headphone jack with slider level control, making real-time monitoring refreshingly easy. A clever mixing control surface allows for precise adjustments of all input and output audio levels. The input clip LEDs and output metering provide an additional source of accuracy in addition to giving the USB3 read more an eye-catching presence.

Along with the self-powered USB connection to the computer, the back panel has professional 1/4 in. stereo line inputs and outputs that work simultaneously with the mic and guitar input. The Record Select switch allows separate monitoring and recording busses similar to working with an outboard mixer and sound card. This allows for up to 5 channels of low-latency monitoring for recording, mixing, and playing back multiple tracks from any audio software.

The 24-bit A/D converters in the USB3 are completely shielded to get professional, studio quality audio out of any computer. As a self-powered, professional audio mixer and interface, the portable USB3 can make professional recordings on any laptop or any computer, anywhere in the world.
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Converters: 24 Bit A/D Shielded

Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Analog Inputs:
Two 1/4 in. Line (Adjustable -10dBv to =26dBu) with Input Level Knob
One 1/4 in. Mic/Guitar Input with Input Level Knob

Analog Outputs:
Two 1/4 in. Line (-10 dBv)
One 1/4 in. Headphone Output with Level Slider

Modes: Full Duplex Simultaneous Rec/Play

Connection: USB Computer Connection

Software Included: Cubase LE.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (22 ratings)
Submitted May 24, 2013 by Stan Campbell in Niagara Falls, ON

"A GREAT little box"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I bought the Aardvark Direct Mix USB3 11 years ago. The I upgraded to a M-Audio Fast Track Pro. It turned out to be a piece of crap. I'm back to using the Direct Mix usb3 for all on-the-road recording. Kudos to whoever created this so long ago.

Musical Background:

I don't

Musical Style:

Voice-overs. You always forget us. We buy these too.
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