ARX has launched the USB Ultra I/O, a true 24-bit resolution USB 2-channel play and record digital/analogue pro audio interface.
Providing a plug-and-play method of interfacing USB equipped computers (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs and outputs of professional sound systems, the ARX USB Ultra I/O also removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding. The fully transformer balanced inputs and outputs provide the galvanic isolation required to eliminate earth loops / ground hum or other extraneous interaction noise and distortion.
Following the earlier USB I/O the USB Ultra I/O offers a new generation codec (192kHz, 24-bit) and selectable sample rates of 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2KHz, 96kHz and 192kHz.
As part of the ARX Audibox range of audio interfaces, the USB Ultra I/O installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Windows 10 or Mac OSX. A standard Type B USB connector on the front panel, as well as a ground-lift switch and status LEDs indicating the sample rate selected or available, make this interface simple to connect and monitor. The rear panel has left and right transformer-balanced analogue Amphenol XLR Input and output connectors making it possible to connect to any standard balanced analogue inputs and outputs.
Handmade in Melbourne, the ARX USB Ultra I/O is available to order and shipping now.
More: www.arx.com.au
