The following is a compilation of suggestions for improving the audio performance of your computer. The following workarounds may have minimal, drastic, or no effect on your particular computer system. We encourage you to experiment to find which workaround(s) work best for your particular setup. (more…)
Sound Devices has introduced Windows ASIO drivers for the USBPre 2. With the addition of ASIO, the USBPre 2 can now connect to popular DAW software platforms in Windows, such as ProTools 9. (more…)
The latest release of Mac OS, revision 10.6.6, has restored operation of the USBPre in Mac OS. Revision 10.6.5 continues to be problematic with the USBPre. Update to 10.6.6 using the software update utility under the Apple menu.
With the release of Mac OS 10.6.5 in November, 2010, the original USBPre is experiencing connectivity problems, resulting in the device not operational with this revision. (more…)
A new revision of firmware, version 1.01 is available for the USBPre 2. This firmware changes the following:
Download the firmware installing application for Mac OS and Windows here.
The USBPre 2 can be used as an audio input and out device with Apple’s iPad. An iPad running IOS 3.2 and 4.2 can use USB Class-Compliant audio devices, such as the USBPre 2 for audio I/O. (more…)
For many specialized applications, sampling at rates higher than 48 kHz is a requirement. (more…)
Q: I am running Windows Vista on my home computer. After installing the drivers that came with the installation CD, I am only getting one channel from my USBPre. Am I missing something? (more…)
The USBPre 1.5 is effectively an external sound card connected via USB. It relies on the USB port of Windows and Macintosh computers for its interface to the computer. (more…)
Q: Is it possible to operate a USBPre without interfacing or connecting it to a computer (i.e. passing a 16 bit/48 kHz digital signal to a DAT deck via SPDIF)? (more…)
by Pat Brown of Synergetic Audio Concepts, Inc.
The Sound Devices USBPre overcomes many of the shortcomings of internal PC sound cards. Important benefits include balanced inputs, phantom power, analog level controls, meters, bus-powering to eliminate batteries and “wall warts,” and of course high-quality audio inputs. (more…)
There is some confusion regarding the USBPre and its compatibility with Earthworks microphones. (more…)
Q: I get occasional “clicking” from the USBPre outputs during playback. I downloaded the latest drivers but there was no performance change. Anything I can do? (more…)