All items tagged with USB 2.0 (31)

Benchmark Media Systems Introduces New DAC3 D/A Converters

November 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Benchmark Media Systems Introduces New DAC3 D/A Converters

Benchmark has recently previewed and is already taking orders for its new DAC3 HGC D/A converter! Following the success of the previous DAC1 and DAC2 D/A reference converters, Benchmark’s newest 2-channel DAC3 features the new ESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip and has lower THD and THD+N noise than Benchmark’s DAC2. The DAC3 also employs an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and all inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark’s new UltraLock3 jitter attenuation system.

JoeCo Launches BLUEBOX Workstation Interface Recorders

September 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

JoeCo Launches BLUEBOX Workstation Interface Recorders

Set to raise the standard of DAW-based recording set-ups, the BLUEBOX range of Workstation Interface Recorders is officially launching from JoeCo at IBC 2016. The new range combines a superior multi-channel USB 2.0 DAW interface with high quality preamps on every channel, with the reliability of JoeCo’s range of 24-bit/96kHz Blackbox Recorders, used as on-board backup recording, or as a stand-alone, live, multi-channel audio acquisition recorder connected to a DAW for live mixdown.

Bryston Unveils BDP-π Compact Digital Music Player Leveraging Raspberry Pi and HifiBerry Platforms

August 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Unveils BDP-π Compact Digital Music Player Leveraging Raspberry Pi and HifiBerry Platforms

Bryston has announced the introduction of the BDP-π digital music player, designed for users wishing to enjoy high-resolution audio files without tying a standard computer for the task. The compact BDP-π features advanced Bryston hardware and software built upon the Raspberry Pi and HifiBerry open source platforms, supports up to 24/192 high-resolution lossless files and can be connected to virtually any DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) using the provided S/PDIF, Toslink, USB and HDMI connectors.

Audient Introduces New iD4 24-bit/96kHz Compact Audio Interface with DAW Control

July 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audient Introduces New iD4 24-bit/96kHz Compact Audio Interface with DAW Control

It’s very questionable that anyone would still be on the market for another USB 2.0 compact audio recording interface, given the market saturation and the transition to faster and lower-latency USB 3, Thunderbolt or even Ethernet alternatives already in the market. British company Audient believes there is still a chance and released the iD4, a single-channel unit featuring the company’s Class-A mic pre technology and good quality AD/DA converters for just $199.

MUTEC MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Combines USB Interface with an Audio Re-clocker

December 2, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

MUTEC MC-3+ Smart Clock USB Combines USB Interface with an Audio Re-clocker

MUTEC from Berlin has started shipping its new MC-3+ Smart Clock USB. The MC-3+USB uniquely combines an audiophile USB interface with an audio re-clocker designed for the demands of high-end consumer audio. The MC-3+USB enables computer audio via USB, optimizes jitter-affected digital sources, improves any D/A converter, serves as a digital audio switching matrix, format converter, master clock and exports and converts native DSD signals from the computer.

Totem Acoustic ARC Class D Bluetooth Amplifier Connects Digital Music Sources with Good Quality Speakers

November 30, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Totem Acoustic ARC Class D Bluetooth Amplifier Connects Digital Music Sources with Good Quality Speakers

Totem Acoustic from Montreal, Canada, launched its first Kickstarter campaign to fund production of the first series of its new ARC Class D amplifier. The ARC was designed to bridge the gap between digital music and high-end sound systems at a moderate price. It features USB 2.0 with 24-bit/192kHz support, wireless Bluetooth aptX audio and is available for pre-order until Friday, December 25.

Steinberg Releases UR22mkII 24-bit/192 kHz Portable Audio Interface with iPad Support

November 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Releases UR22mkII 24-bit/192 kHz Portable Audio Interface with iPad Support

Steinberg Media Technologies announced the upcoming release of their latest audio interface, the UR22mkII. The updated version of the popular UR22 now adds full iPad support with USB 2.0 class-compliant connectivity and bundles the Cubasis LE sequencer app. The UR22mkII combines advanced connectivity and flexible I/O options with choice components and build quality for its price class.

Audient Releases iD14 Interface and ASP800 Class-A Microphone Preamplifier

May 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audient Releases iD14 Interface and ASP800 Class-A Microphone Preamplifier

Audient released two interesting products for project/home studios at the 2015 Prolight+Sound / Musikmesse shows. One is the iD14, a two-channel desktop USB 2.0 audio interface. The other is the ASP800, an 8 channel Class-A microphone preamplifier and ADC with HMX MOSFET drive and IRON transformer saturator technologies.

New Steinberg UR242 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interface

March 17, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Steinberg UR242 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interface

Steinberg Media Technologies announced the imminent release of the UR242 4x2 audio interface and it seems this will be the last. With the UR series already leaving potential buyers confused - there are now six different interfaces in the UR series - this will probably be the last USB 2.0 audio interface to reach the market - or so we hope.

Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production

February 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Announces Super UA Audio Interface for High-Resolution Personal Music Production

Roland launched the Super UA, a high-performance USB 2.0 audio interface with 1-bit DSD and 32-bit PCM playback, with up to four simultaneous channels of 24-bit PCM recording and a high-performance headphone amplifier with two outputs. The Super UA features an impressive die-cast metal design with detachable breakout module.

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