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Polsen USX-116 USB to XLR Interface

BH #POUSX116 • MFR #USX-116
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Polsen USX-116 USB to XLR Interface
Key Features
  • Sends Computer Audio to a Mixer/Speaker
  • USB-A 2.0 to 3-Pin XLR
  • Integrated D/A Converter
  • Balanced Output for Noise-Free Signal
The USX-116 USB to XLR Interface from Polsen is a compact D/A converter that transfers an audio signal from your computers USB-A port to a 3-pin XLR connector. It can be used to send a balanced, line-level signal to a mixing board, speaker, or recorder and is an ideal accessory for live sound or installation applications.
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Polsen USX-116 Overview

The USX-116 USB to XLR Interface from Polsen is a compact D/A converter that transfers an audio signal from your computers USB-A port to a 3-pin XLR connector. It can be used to send a balanced, line-level signal to a mixing board, speaker, or recorder and is an ideal accessory for live sound or installation applications.

The USX-116 is bus powered and requires no drivers or software to operate. Just plug it into your powered USB computer port, and it's ready to go. The signal transferred is 16-bit, 44.1 kHz CD-quality audio. The USX-116 USB to XLR Interface offers an accurate, robust, and interference-free solution for transferring audio from the computer.

Computer Audio Output
For any situation when you need to send audio from the computer to a mixer, speaker, or recorder, the USX-116 makes the process fast and easy. This interface is suitable for sending an audio track from any device with a USB-A connector to any device with a 3-pin XLR connector such as: a mixing board, a speaker, or a recording device.
Integrated D/A Converter
The USX-116 plugs into your powered USB port and converts the digital sound into balanced analog audio that you can output via a balanced XLR cable (not included).
CD-Quality Audio
The USX-116 outputs 16-bit, 44.1 kHz CD-quality audio for accurate and robust sound.
Balanced Output
The balanced output of the USX-116 delivers a signal that is interference- and noise-free, even with a long cable run. If there's electromagnetic or radio-frequency interference in the area, a balanced signal prevents the introduction of interference into the signal path.
Bus Powered
The USX-116 is powered by your USB port and is built with a power-indicating LED that lets you know the interface is receiving power.
No Drivers Necessary
You won't waste a minute downloading drivers or any other software. Just plug it in and go to work.
Take It Anywhere
The compact USX-116 weighs only one ounce, so you can slip it into your computer case or even your pocket and take it anywhere you travel with your computer.
UPC: 847628013667

Polsen USX-116 Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
USB:
1 Input / 1 Output at 44.1 kHz
Maximum Sampling Rate
44.1 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Analog Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Line Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-A (Class-Compliant)
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
General
Display
No
Channels of I/O
USB:
1 Input / 1 Output at 44.1 kHz
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
44.1 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Built-In Microphone
No
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-A (Class-Compliant)
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 44.1 kHz
Bit Depths
16-Bit (D/A Conversion)
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS 10 or Later / Windows 7 or Later
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Dimensions
3" / 7.6 cm
Weight
1.1 oz / 31.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.09 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.9 x 2.9 x 0.9"

Polsen USX-116 Reviews

Great product for price.

By Keyur
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-18

Nest way to send audio from computer to your mixer.

Useful for the Purpose

By David
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-07

Bought this to pipe the output of a computer directly into a mixing board for a podcast, without needing converter cables. It served the purpose.

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Will this work with the newest MacOS Catalina ...

Will this work with the newest MacOS Catalina version 10.15.4?
Asked by: Eric
This should work with OS Catalina.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2020-06-09

So if the source material is stereo (or more ...

So if the source material is stereo (or more channels) what comes out? Somthing summed, or only one channel? And is this behavior the same on all platforms?
Asked by: Eugene
It will sum a stereo output to mono
Answered by: William
Date published: 2022-02-12
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