Top Features

2 x 2 16-bit/48kHz analog I/O w/ preamps
2 mic inputs
2 high-impedance line ins for guitar, bass, etc.
stereo line outs and headphone out
USB bus-powered for total mobility
includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can make music right away

MobilePre USB is the preamp with a built-in audio interface that’s designed for laptop recording such as field recording and sampling expeditions. In fact, it’s one of the only completely bus-powered preamps available. (Of course, you can use it on the desktop as well.) A total of three kinds of audio inputs and outputs provide maximum flexibility for any application—including two on-board microphone/instrument preamps and high-impedance instrument inputs ideal for connecting guitars and basses. And unlike many competitors, zero-latency direct monitoring provides you with a streamlined professional recording experience.

Full Features

2 x 2 16-bit/48kHz analog I/O
2 microphone inputs (XLR balanced) with 48v phantom power
stereo microphone input (1/8”)
2 high-impedance instrument/line inputs (balanced/unbalanced 1/4” TRS)
2 mono line outputs (1/4” @ -10dBV)
stereo line output (1/8”)
stereo headphone output with level control knob
gain control knob for each input channel (+40 dB max)
zero-latency hardware direct monitoring (mono/stereo) with software level control
USB-powered for total mobility
includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can make music right away

Specifications

sampling rates (kHz): 8, 9.6, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48
frequency response: +/-0.8 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
signal-to-noise ratio: -88dB, A-weighted
dynamic range: 88dB, A-weighted
THD: 0.013% (-78 dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
USB recording: 16-bit/44.1kHz > 2-in/2-out
16-bit/48kHz > 2-in/2-out

Compatibility

ASIO 2
MME
Sound Manager
DirectX
Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirements (PC)

Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2)*
Pentium II 350 w/ 64MB RAM

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.

** M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

G3* 300MHz/G4* 350MHz
OS 9.2.2, 64MB RAM; OS X 10.2.6, 10.3.6 w/ 128MB RAM

* native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported

** M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.