Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter

Analog to Digital Converters by Shure

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07/18/10

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Characteristics
The conversion possibilities are limited to XLR to USB. It's an Analog to Digital conversion, with the ends being XLR and USB respectively.
Overall Opinion
I bought this product to see if it was easier and less of a hassle to set up, use, and maintain than an interface. I had owned two interfaces and a mixer previously, and it wasn't easy to maintain them, as I had to install and reinstall drivers, they kept coming loose, lights kept burning out, and the like. I decided to look for a small product, much like many people go out specifically to get an Mbox USB just because it serves its purpose in a small package. All in all, it's a loud, clean sound.

First, I've tried various other models out at the store and around at friends' houses, and I have to say, this is the best one I've tried. With regards to all the uses of the thing, I cannot find a use that it doesn't excel at, whether it's rap vocals, singing, or simply voice recording. With other models, they either had extremely high latency or weren't loud enough. Also, this little thing has a direct-monitor feature, one feature that one should note. To make the sound out of the other models hotter, one would have to compress and normalize a whole lot, which is something that a customer shouldn't be forced to do if they're supposed to be buying a quality product.

One thing that I noticed while using this, however, was if you turn the gain up a tad too much, you get a lot of noise. The switches on the thing aren't very intuitive, as a lot of the time, I couldn't tell if I was turning the volume up or down. This is a technical flaw and a design flaw on an otherwise flawless piece of handiwork, which brings me to my next point of interest: the design. One thing that I simply must point out is the extreme HEFT of this thing. It's a big, metal, fairly heavy device, which is all the better in a studio that is slept in. It gets pulled off of my desk all the time, and it still holds up great.

All in all, this little device is not to be overlooked. It's something that could easily become an integral part of any studio.

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05/30/09

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Characteristics
This is a micro computer prampli.

As the name suggests, it comes into XLR (with 48V) and comes with USB, all without external power supply.

The size of a large pen, the available commands are: <ul> Analog gain (40dB for SHURE APRS) Amount of costs to return headphones A balance between the microphone and return between stro from the USB port. </ul>

All agrment indicator of communication with USB, prsence 48V, level.

Description of complte produce l. ( http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/Accessories/us_pro_X2u_content )

What technology? Analog prampli for micro and headphone amp and numrique for the rest! As a reminder, a USB port dlivre power 5V (500mA max!).

Couraging all these functions with a power limit is also a small rvolution my mind!

The object is relatively heavy in relation to its size. mtal hull is massive and solid. Supplied with USB cable 3m, and Velcro to secure the assembly on the foot microphone.
Overall Opinion
I just got the offer.

About the installation: The drivers are installed on their own, ds that the module is the USB branch. Test on Windows XP SP3 on a desktop PC (include a tour, not a laptop), the device becomes the default X2U. All returned normal after the X2U unplug!

Use:

Test with a dynamic mic BEYER TG-X 58 (low output), the prampli admits its limitations have to push him into a corner, it blows and 40db gain is not sufficient for a middle voice module correctly, it lacks good 20 dB.

Once amplified with an audio editor, breath shows its face.

Test with a condenser microphone STUDIO PROJECTS C4, the prampli is much more comfortable! Not have to push the gain substantive breath away.

To conclude the prampli: it works fine without artifact. Remember that it's all the best with Intgr 2.5W to get 40dB of gain!

The headphone amp is powerful.

I was looking for a simple solution, equipped with phantom power, to record a voice computer.

Several manufacturers offer USB microphone. With respect SPECIFICATIONS prampli of USB, I only know MXL ( http://www.mxlmics.com/products/USB/usb.html ) . The finish seemed to me back in relation SHURE I prfr buy American (more chr)!

In conclusion:

+ Easy to use

+ Hull robust

+ Ergonomics

+ Good prampli under the constraints of the USB

+ Installation universal drivers OK

+ Powerful headphone amp

but

-A bit messy headphone amp

Potentiomtres-sensitive and without back

A nice little extra sound card with 48V to overcome the noise numriques which sounds Intgr chipset motherboards are the victims!
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