ART USB Dual Pre - Project Series

The USB Dual Pre is a full-featured, high-quality dual portable preamplifier and computer interface packed into a compact, rugged case.

It is designed to work across a wide variety of applications, from remote field recording to desktop and studio tracking. Each of the two low-noise input channels has up to 48 dB of clean gain, with signal present and clip LED indicators. Inputs can be either XLR balanced or 1/4-inch TRS. Each of the 1/4-inch TRS outputs is buffered low impedance balanced.

The USB Dual Pre is powered via the USB bus. An internal 9 Volt battery or optional external 12V power supply (or any combination of USB, battery, and power supply) can be used depending on the application. When powered by battery alone, you can expect over 50 hours of operation with phantom power off. Battery life will drop to approximately 20 hours (depending on the microphone) when phantom powering is engaged, which is still enough time to complete an average session.

The built-in low noise +48 Volt phantom power supply allows you to power up to two microphones as well as the preamplifier when running from any power source, including the USB bus.

For monitoring, an 1/8-inch TRS mini headphone jack with level and monitor mix controls on the rear allows for latency-free local monitoring of the inputs while recording, as well as playback monitoring of the USB bus. The monitor mix is also routed to the 1/4-inch TRS balanced outputs, enabling you to use the 1/4-inch outputs as either preamplifier outputs or as the monitor feed to your powered monitors.