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

BH #ARUSBDP • MFR #USBDUALPREPS
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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
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
USB-B
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, USB Bus Power
General
Display
No
Channels of I/O
2 Input / 2 Output
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 16-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
2x Button
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Gain/Trim Range
+48 dB
High-Pass Filter
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power
48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
USB-B
Host Connection Protocol
USB 1.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
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)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depths
16-Bit
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS 9.1 or Later / Windows
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
1x 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

Terrific USB Preamp And Audio Interface

By Ira
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-17

This Product Is Solid Metal With Solid Knobs And Input/output Jacks And Is A Terrific Value. We Used It To Replace A Lousy Internal USB Interface In A 16-track Mixing Board Used For Our Weekly Internet Radio Show. It's Powered By The USB Port In Our Broadcast Laptop. It's Silent And Has Excellent Headroom In The Preamp Channels. I Bought Two Of Them, So That I Can Have A USB Interface For Any Of My Stage Mixers.

Solid

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-04

Small footprint, works perfectly with the AT2035 mic.

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