Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter

The Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Microphone Adapter is a modular accessory that connects any XLR microphone to your computer to create better-than-CD quality recordings. As home recording flourishes, the Shure X2u adapter redefines what amateur musicians and podcasters can do in their homes and on the go. The X2u mimics the sleek, beautiful design of Shure's iconic SM57 and SM58 microphones and can be used unobtrusively for live and in-studio recording.

The X2u provides phantom power so you can use your favorite condenser mic for direct USB recording.

Features

Connect

Plug-and-play USB connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording

anywhere your computer can go

Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X 10.1 or later

Provides +48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphones

Includes padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (9.8ft)

Record

Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio

1/8" headphone jack with volume control for monitoring

Integrated pre-amp with microphone gain control allows control of input signal strength

Playback

Zero latency monitoring for real-time playback and multitracking without disorientation

16-bit, up to 48KHz sample rate for better-than-CD audio quality

Specifications

Frequency response: 20 to 20,000Hz +/- 1dB

Power requirements: USB-powered, 500mA, maximum

Digital noise floor (20Hz to 20kHz, A-weighted):

Minimum MIC GAIN setting: 81 dB FS, Maximum MIC GAIN setting: 78 dB FS

Sampling rate: Up to 48kHz

Bit depth: 16-bit

Peak Signal Indicator (Tri-color)

OFF: 30 dB FS

Green: 30 to 12 dB FS

Yellow: 12 to 0 dB FS

Red: >0 (digital converter clipped)

Adjustable gain range: 40dB

Headphone output: 1/8"

System Requirements

USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered

64MB RAM (minimum)

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Japanese/English Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Japanese/English Edition (service pack 1.0 or later, or use the USB audio driver update from Microsoft)

Microsoft Windows Vista Business Japanese/English Edition

Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.0 or later English Edition

Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.1 or later Japanese Edition (For Mac OS X 10.0 Japanese Edition, plug-and-play does not work appropriately)