System Requirements - Windows
The USBPre relies on the USB port of Windows computers for its interface to the computer. The USBPre will not function without a USB equipped computer. USB is an easy and fast connection into the computer.
The requirements below outline the minimum configurations for Windows computer systems with USBPre hardware. Software applications used with the USBPre have their own requirements that may be in addition to the requirements of the USBPre. Consult your software's documentation.
Operating System:
Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows 2000 SR-1
Windows ME
Windows XP
Processor:
Intel Pentium II/300 MHz or Intel
Celeron/450 MHz minimum
(Cyrix processors not recommended)
RAM / System Bus Speed:
64 MB (128 MB with most software) / 66 MHz, 100 MHz recommended
Hard Drive:
5400 rpm, 7200 rpm mechanism recommended
Sound Card:
None required
Audio Software:
Windows compatible audio software with .wave audio support
Motherboard Chipset:
Intel preferred, Via based motherboards are strongly not recommended
USB Connection:
Full USB 1.1 compliance, single controller, single hub
Note for Notebook Computer users:
For proper operation of the USBPre, turn off all power management when using the USBPre for audio recording. Power management reduces processor speed, system bus speed, spins down hard disks, shuts down displays, or a combination of the above to reduce current consumption and extend battery run time. The change in state from active to power-saving mode can disrupt data on the USB bus and cause unintended dropouts.
Note:
Sound Devices cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the USBPre based exclusively on the fact that it meets the above requirements.
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