Sound Devices USBPre 2 produces great audio quality and reliability requiring nothing more than a USB cable to interface with any DAW. The device contains two Sound Devices mic preamps, AD/DA conversion, a multitude of input/output connectivity, a great sounding headphone amp, and also top-quality USB computer interfacing. Its solid metal case provides consistent and trouble-free operation.
Some of its features include full-resolution recording of up to 192k, 24-bit, and flat frequency from 10 Hz to 40 kHz. It also has the ability to layer tracks with zero latency monitoring, so that the user can check source audio, computer audio, or both. The USBPre 2 does an excellent job of capturing the sound of any performance.
Watch our videos of the USBPre 2 in a vocal and acoustic guitar performance with Grammy-nominated artists Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz.
The analog to digital converters on the device make incredible recordings, while the digital to analog converters are amazing for playback. The DA compliments any computer-audio setup, even enhancing iTunes sound quality. The USBPre 2 can make a great front end or back end to Pro Tools or other programs like Sonar, Cubase, or GarageBand. It can also be used with various audio and video editing applications such as Final Cut Pro. Also, this USBPre 2 can use Apple’s iPad as an input or output device. The iPad can be turned into a portable recording device by using the USBPre 2.
Also included within Sound Devices USBPre 2 is its array of input or output connectivity including S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and optical (Toslink), balanced mic or line level on XLR, unbalanced consumer line level on RCA. This USB Pre 2 has astonishing features, making it the perfect front end for any recording situation. This box can really do it all and provides amazing result.