ART Pro Audio USB Phono Plus - Project Series - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION:
The USB Phono Plus is a high quality USB audio interface with a built-in phono preamp. It acts as
an interface between your computer and a wide variety of analog and digital sources. The analog
inputs are switchable between Phono and Line level signals and a Low Cut filter removes rumble and
wind noise while leaving the audio pristine. The front Gain Trim control and Signal/Clip LED allow you
to optimize the analog to digital converter for a wide range of input sources. The front panel USB
Monitor/headphone jack and the Optical Output on the rear panel can monitor the audio output from
your computer. The USB Monitor/headphone jack can also provide zero latency monitoring of the
input source for easy cueing of records and tapes. The built-in low noise Phono Preamp circuit is
highly accurate and precisely conforms to the RIAA standard. The Line Out jacks are always con-
nected to the input preamp signal for source monitoring or to allow use as a stand-alone phono
preamp.
Housed in an all aluminum black anodized case, the USB Phono Plus can be powered by either an
external power source or directly off the USB port, so remote recording is a snap. An Optical
TOSLINK Input and Output as well as an S/PDIF Input let you use the USB Phono Plus as a digital
audio to USB interface as well.
The USB Phono Plus is fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification and uses USB adaptive mode
for playback and USB asynchronous mode for record. It will work with the USB audio device drivers
built into Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Win7, Linux, and Apple OS9.1/OS-X computers with
native USB support. No special drivers are needed. We’ve included a CDROM containing SoundSav-
er Express to get you started!
Key Features Include:
• USB Connectivity to Desktop and Laptop Computers
• RIAA Accurate Low Noise Phono Preamp
• Up to 45 dB of Clean Gain
• Latency Free Monitoring
• S/PDIF or optical to USB and USB to Optical Interfaces Included
• Preamp Line Out Allows Use as a Stand-alone Phono Preamp
• Includes Recording & Production Software
• Compact, Stackable all Aluminum Chassis
• Flexible Power from USB or External Power Supply
• Three Year Warranty