Shure X2U XLR To USB Microphone Adapter

The Shure X2U Signal Adapter gives you the opportunity to go direct from mic to computer without the need of a hefty audio interface. Record live from anywhere you can bring your computer using any mic you choose. Now you can use your most trusted microphones for all your digital recordings. The X2U features built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency making it the perfect choice for multi-track recording. It's Easy to use you can balance microphone and playback audio from the controls on the face of the adapter. Plug-and-Play this genius device and you can get a sound quality that rivals CDs.

Features
USB Plug and Play connectivity for convenient digital recording

Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control

Provides 48V Phantom Power for your favorite condenser microphones

Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time tracking and playback

Headphone jack for monitoring with 1/8 inch connectivity

Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio

16 bit, up to 48 kHz sample rate for better-than-CD quality audio

Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X (10.1 or later)

Includes Padded, zippered pouch and USB cable

Any Mic - Any Time - Anywhere
Slim, portable and simple to connect, the X2U adapter makes it easy to record whenever you want, anywhere you take your computer -from the home studio, to the garage, to the road.

Technical Info

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: 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)

USB Cable: 9.8 ft (3m)

Shure X2U USB Microphone Adapter System Requirements

Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.1 or later

USB: 1.1 or 2.0, powered

RAM: 64MB RAM (minimum)

Turn any microphone you own into a USB microphone with the Shure X2u. This in-line interface sports an XLR input that delivers a full 48v phantom power for the most detailed condenser mics. Headphone out allows for zero-latency monitoring, and monitor mix controls adjust between direct and playback audio. It's all the interface you need in horse-pill-size.