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USB Laptop Direct Box
The Radial USB-Pro™ is a 24-bit digital to analog audio converter and direct box that is designed to transfer digital audio files to a balanced mic level signal suitable for a PA system, recorder or broadcast feed. One merely connects a laptop computer to the USB-Pro using a standard USB type-B cable.
The USB-Pro derives its power from the USB connection and will automatically configure itself to most computers without the need for special drivers to be loaded. Audio may be tested using the front panel earphone outlet and adjusting the level to suit. A mono switch can be activated to test for phase issues or to send the output to two separate audio systems. Side access switches enable the user to introduce isolation transformers to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. This is supplemented with a ground lift switch that lifts pin-1 on the two XLRs.
The USB-Pro can be used for audio playback, system testing and for transferring digital audio files to analog for processing.
Connect your laptop to a pro audio system
Whether you are playing backing tracks on stage, giving an audio presentation, or performing the role of DJ at an event, the USB-Pro is the easiest way to provide a high quality noise-free connection between a laptop and any sound system.
Made for plug and play simplicity, the USB-Pro will automatically be listed as an available sound card in the audio settings of all popular operating systems including Windows and Mac, with 24bit/96kHz digital to analog converters that retain the quality of the audio signal.
A stereo pair of balanced XLR outputs allows you to connect to a microphone preamplifier, PA system, mixing console, or even a powered speaker, with an on-board level control for quick and easy volume adjustments. Should any noise be encountered, ground lift switches are provided and isolation transformers can be inserted into the signal path to eliminate hum and buzz from ground loops, for a clean connection to the PA.
Using the USB-Pro with a laptop
Nothing is simpler than the USB-Pro! You plug it into your laptop and it automatically delivers your digital audio files to spectacular sounding stereo audio via the 24-bit converters. You merely connect to the mic inputs on your mixing console and you are set to go!
Using the USB-Pro in the studio
Convert your client’s files instantly! Simply connect the laptop to the USB-Pro and transfer files to the recording system at the maximum sample rate for best audio fidelity. The built-in headphone amp makes it easy to check for signal integrity.
Using the USB-Pro for a video presentation
Anyone that has incorporated audio with a projector knows that noise can be a serious problem. The USB-Pro is equipped with isolation transformers that may be switched in to eliminate hum and buzz caused by stray DC voltage and ground loops.
- High performance 24-bit converters
- Automatically installs – no special drivers needed
- Built-in headphone amp for signal testing
- Transformers may be switched in to eliminate noise
- Play digital audio files on the PA
- Listen to artist’s songs in studio
- Use as an interface for DJ mixers
- Play back AV presentations in stereo
- Built-in headphone amp for testing
- Transformer isolation to eliminate ground loops
- Mono switch to simplify signal path
- Made ‘Radial tough’ for the road
- Input Connectors: USB connector B-type
- Output Connectors: 2 x XLR-M, 3.5mm headphone output
- Extras: USB 1.1 full speed, Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz auto sensing, 75dBu stereo separation
- Software compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10 and Mac OS
- Sound file compatibility: WDM, MME, CoreAudio, DirectSound, WASAPI and .WAV
- Construction: 14-gauge steel
- Size (L x W x D): 5.0" x 3.3" x 2" (127 x 84 x 48mm)
- Weight: 1.5 lb (0.68kg)
- Power: USB bus powered 500mA maximum