Extended bandwidth, low-noise microphone preamplifiers with 48 V phantom, limiters, high-pass filters, and 15 dB pad.Dynamic range greater than 114 dB (in 24-bit operation).Flat 10 Hz to 40 kHz (@96 kHz SR) audio bandwidth with very low distortion characteristics.Each input individually selectable between microphone, line, and aux level signals (both channels selected simultaneously for S/PDIF connections).Precision, 23-segment, multicolor LED peak/VU meter, selectable between input and output sources.High-output headphone amplifier can drive a wide range of headphones.Balanced outputs on XLR connectors with dedicated level control can be used to drive line- or mic-level inputs.Mix control enables zero-delay monitoring of source audio, computer audio, or a mix of both source and computer audio for multitrack recording or computer telephony.Phono (RCA) jacks connect Aux Output to external loudspeakers or preamplifiers.Bus powering via USB for convenient, single-cable connection to the computer.In Stand-Alone mode the USBPre 2 operates as a microphone preamplifier and analog-to-digital converter.Hardware loop-through for test and measurement to send computer audio directly back to an input.High-strength extruded aluminum chassis.Mac OS X 10.4+, WindowsXP/Vista/7, and Linux, class-compliant audio device.Additional features controlled by hardware DIP switches on the back panel; no software-only features and no control panel.
Sound Devices USBPre 2 Audio Tool Firmware 1.03 for Mac OS. May 22nd 2016, 02:48 GMT. Sound Devices USBPre 2 Audio Tool Firmware 1.03. Apr 02, 2019 New Output sample rate, bit depth, and category code included in S/PDIF channel status bits for increased compatibility with S/PDIF inputs. Fixed Locks to S/PDIF sample rate of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 176.4 kHz in stand-alone mode.