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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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Will this work with Windows 10?
Not compatible with Windows 10.
Date published: 2024-04-09
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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?
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.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Can one use this simply as a stereo mic amplifier with a 9v battery and no USB connection?
Yes
Date published: 2018-08-27
What are the dimensions of this unit?
What are the dimensions of this unit?
It is 4.6" wide x 4.7" deep x 1.75" high.
Date published: 2019-12-10
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Does it work combining the Right and Left output into single mono output by using a Y-cable?
I'm not an audio engineer, but I can't imagine a case with any gear where a Y cable would not sum the two channels.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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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.
YES, the power can be supplied via the USB cable. I use it to connect a condenser microphone to an Apple laptop without issue.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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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
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.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Will this work as a headphone amp/ dac as well as microphone amp? Am wanting to improve sound from laptop to headphones
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.
Date published: 2018-08-27