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ART USB Dual Pre USB 1.1 Digital Audio Interface with Dual Microphone Preamps

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ART USB Dual Pre USB 1.1 Digital Audio Interface with Dual Microphone Preamps
Key Features
  • 2 Input/2 Output
  • Phantom Power
  • 3 Powering Options
  • Mac OS & Windows Compatible
The USB Dual Pre from ART is a combination portable preamplifier and computer interface housed in a compact, rugged case. The unit is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including remote field work to desktop/studio recording. The 2 input channels can accept either a microphone or line input and provide up to 48 dB of gain.
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ART USB Dual Pre Overview

The USB Dual Pre from ART is a combination portable preamplifier and computer interface housed in a compact, rugged case. The unit is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including remote field work to desktop/studio recording. The 2 input channels can accept either a microphone or line input and provide up to 48 dB of gain.

Phantom power is available for use with condenser microphones, even when running from the USB bus or any of the other powering options. Those include using an external power supply or an internal 9V battery (both available separately). When running off the battery, operational hours are in excess of 50 hours with phantom power off.

A stereo mini headphone jack is provided for monitoring and the rear level and monitor mix controls allow for latency-free recording. The monitor mix is also routed to the main outputs. The USB interface is fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification and uses USB adaptive mode for playback and USB asynchronous mode for record.

Portable USB interface with dual microphone preamps
Low-noise, fully balanced combo XLR-1/4" inputs
Preamps provide up to 48 dB of gain and feature independent gain controls
Built-in, low-noise phantom power supply
Signal present and clip LED indicators
Latency free monitoring with mix and level controls
Includes Audacity recording and production software
3-way powering options via the USB bus, an optional external power supply or 9V battery
UPC: 804040201904

ART USB Dual Pre Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
2 Input / 2 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2 Preamps
Analog Audio I/O
2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Host Connection
USB-B
OS Compatibility
macOS 9.1
macOS
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
*As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, USB Bus Power
Channels of I/O
2 Input / 2 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2 Preamps
Input Level Adjustment
2 x Button
Expansion Slots
No
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Gain/Trim Range
+48 dB
High-Pass Filter
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power
48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
USB-B
Host Connection Protocol
USB 1.0
MIDI I/O
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-1 dB
Maximum Input Level
+6 dBu
Maximum Output Level
+10 dBu (Balanced)
+4 dBu (Unbalanced)
Impedance
> 300 Kilohms
4 Kilohms
SNR
> 90 dB (at 0 dBu)
THD
1% (1 kHz)
CMRR
> 60 dB
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depths
16-Bit
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS 9.1
macOS
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
*As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Included Software
No
Required Hardware
Available USB 1.1 Port
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, USB Bus Power
AC/DC Power Adapter
7.5 to 12 V (Not Included)
Battery Type
1 x 9V
Physical
Dimensions
4.7 x 4.6 x 1.8" / 119 x 117 x 44.5 mm
Weight
1.3 lb / 590.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.445 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8 x 6.2 x 3.7"

ART USB Dual Pre Reviews

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question

Will this work with Windows 10?
Asked by: DANIEL S.
Not compatible with Windows 10.
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

I'm getting really low monitoring through headphones on this. even turned up to 10 and balanced to hear the preamp only. Does anyone else have this issue?
Asked by: Justin S.
I haven't heard of this issue per-say. The first thing I'd look at would be the impedance specification on my headphones. If it's on the high side, I'd consider getting a headphone amp, or headphones with a lower impedance.
Answered by: Jacob C.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can one use this simply as a stereo mic amplifier with a 9v battery and no USB connection?
Asked by: Richard L.
Yes
Answered by: Barbara S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

What are the dimensions of this unit?

What are the dimensions of this unit?
Asked by: Patrick
It is 4.6" wide x 4.7" deep x 1.75" high.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2019-12-10

question

Does it work combining the Right and Left output into single mono output by using a Y-cable?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes that should work. An audio signal is a stream significant voltage variations on the wires.
Answered by: DANIEL B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Will the USB cable work both to provide power and to transmit signal to a computer? I need something to record from a condenser microphone (MXL770) to a laptop.
Asked by: Dulat B.
YES, the power can be supplied via the USB cable. I use it to connect a condenser microphone to an Apple laptop without issue.
Answered by: Mark B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Hello,I need a lightweight battery powered preamp. It will be used for nature sounds recording with a matched pair Rode NT5 and a Tascam DP008EX recorder. This preamp doesn't have XLR outs bu 1/4'', and the recorder has 2 1/4'' inputs. Is it possible to use this preamp with my recorder?Thanks!Dani
Asked by: Anonymous
Hi Dani,Yes, you can use the 1/4 outputs from the preamplifier to directly drive the 1/4 inputs in your recorder. you only need to buy or build two simple cables with plugs at both ends. As far as signal voltage levels are concerned, I don't expect any problem because you can comfortably adjust the preamplifier monitor level to prevent saturation of your recorder inputs (by the way, the 1/4 outputs and the 1/8 outputs both depend on the monitor knob). As far as equalization is concerned, I don't expect a problem either, assuming the recorder inputs have a flat response - i.e. are not designed for musical instruments (if the latter applies, you might need re-equalization during recording or playback, but I'd not consider this as a drawback). Therefore, this wonderful preamplifier meets your needs. Cheers from Italy.
Answered by: RICARDO Y.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Will this work as a headphone amp/ dac as well as microphone amp? Am wanting to improve sound from laptop to headphones
Asked by: Anonymous
Do not understand what you mean with dac . If the purpose is to improve the laptop output, I suggest you look for something else, as this pre-amp was conceived for high quality Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC) from microphones. The headphone level you've got with this pre-amp is just for monitoring purposes during recording, thus the output level is quite comparable to what's provided by a laptop.
Answered by: RICARDO Y.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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