Henry Engineering USBMB Matchbox II USB to XLR Multi-mode Stereo Audio Codec

The USB Matchbox II is a professional USB-to-XLR multi-mode stereo audio codec. It provides unparalleled audio performance with the ease of USB connectivity. The USB Matchbox II is ideal wherever computer audio needs to interface with a professional analog or digital audio system. The USB Matchbox II provides balanced analog inputs and outputs, an AES/EBU digital output, plus a Headphone output for monitoring. The USB Matchbox II solves the myriad of problems caused by using common sound cards in a broadcast or professional audio environment.

• Built-in AC power supply allows operation at true professional levels with liberal headroom.
• MS-Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms are supported; no special driver or software is needed.
• Will operate with virtually any audio editing, recording, or broadcast automation software that supports a USB sound device at sample rates up to 48 kHz and 16 bit resolution.
• Provides the quality and facilities that professional users require.
• Dual-PLL asynchronous design permits simultaneous record and playback at different sample rates.
• Front panel trimmers allow precise adjustment of input and output levels.
• A high performance Headphone output is provided for critical monitoring.
• Rear panel connections include XLRs for balanced analog I/O and the AES/EBU digital output.
• The steel chassis provides effective RF shielding.
• All ICs that connect to the outside world are mounted in sockets.