Shure X2u XLR to USB Mic Signal Adapter

With an ultra-slim body, and designed for on-the-go recording needs the X2u from Shure is great for multi-track recording. This XLR-to-USB signal adapter connects any XLR microphone to a computer for recording, and includes built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency, 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response, peak signal LED indicator, and monitor mix control for blending microphone and playback audio - just plug and play for 16-bit (up to 48 kHz sample rate) high-quality sound. Integrated pre-amp with mic gain control allows control over input signal strength. Compatible with Windows Vista Business, XP Pro/Home SP1 or later, 2000 Pro, as well as Mac OSX 10.1 or later, and requires 64MB RAM or more. It provides +48V phantom power and includes 9.8' (3m) USB cable and padded zipper carrying pouch.

Shure X2u Includes:

• X2u device
• Padded, zippered pouch
• 9.8ft (3m) USB cable

Shure X2u Features:

• Plug and Play USB Connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording anywhere your computer can go (compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later)
• Provides +48 V Phantom power for use with condenser microphones
• Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
• ⅛" Headphone Jack with volume control for monitoring
• Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength
• Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation
• 16-bit, up to 48 KHz sample rate for better-than-CD audio quality
• Includes Padded, zippered pouch and 9.8ft (3m) USB cable

Shure X2u 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: ⅛" (3.5mm)
• 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)