Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter

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The Shure X2u XLR to USB Adapter attaches to dynamic or condenser microphones, and provides a direct connection to Windows or Mac computers via USB. The plug-and-play connectivity of the X2u provides easy digital recording for music production, Podcasts and more.

A 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output provides latency-free monitoring and three rotary dials provide monitor, microphone gain and output volume level control. The X2u is capable of sending +48V phantom power to condenser microphones and delivers pristine audio fidelity that's superior to CD with its 16-bit, 48kHz digital audio resolution.

• Connects XLR microphones to the USB input on Mac and Windows computers
• 1/8" (3.5mm) latency-free headphone output
• Level controls for output, microphone gain and monitor output
• +48V phantom power switch for condenser microphones
• 16-bit, 48kHz audio resolution is superior to CD quality
• Plug-and play connectivity

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Booklets and Articles

Connecting Professional Microphones to Computer Sound Cards Because interconnection procedures in the computer world differ from those used in professional audio, it is not always easy to make a professional microphone work with a computer. This Shure Application Bulletin will help. On-Line Version

Microphone Techniques for Music -- Sound Reinforcement Recommended microphone type and placement for a large variety of vocal and instrument situations. Adobe Acrobat, 677KB

Microphone Techniques for Music -- Studio Recording In this guide, Shure Application Engineers describe particular microphone techniques and placement: techniques to pick up a natural tonal balance, techniques to help reject unwanted sounds, and even techniques to create special effects. Adobe Acrobat, 755KB

Microphones And Multitracks Essential steps to quality recording using a microphone and multitrack recorder. Adobe Acrobat, 597KB

MP3: Getting Your Music from the Garage to the Web Short and to the point, this booklet addresses everything MP3, from "What is it?" to "How do I do it?" On-line version

See the full list of Booklets and Articles for more.

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