Sound Devices USBPre 2 Audio Interface
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Sound Devices USBPre 2 Audio Interface

4.8

Best portable interface for professionals demanding pristine, high-resolution field recording.

This interface brings legendary studio-grade preamps into a rugged, portable chassis that fits in your gear bag. You sacrifice the convenience of modern software-controlled routing for the uncompromising, tactile reliability that professionals demand in the field.

$1435.00

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Who it's for

  • Mobile creators needing reliable power for remote recording sessions
  • Professional engineers demanding pristine, low-noise audio capture
  • Field recordists working in demanding, rugged outdoor environments

Who should skip it

  • Budget-conscious hobbyists seeking affordable entry-level hardware
  • Studio producers requiring extensive I/O and MIDI connectivity
  • Modern users preferring deep software-based routing and control

Performance breakdown

Preamplifier Fidelity

Studio-grade circuitry delivers pristine, transparent gain for demanding professional recordings.

Excellent

Build Durability

Rugged construction designed to withstand the rigors of frequent field production.

Excellent

Monitoring Precision

High-output headphone amplifier provides accurate, zero-latency feedback for critical listening.

Excellent

Conversion Quality

High-resolution 24-bit converters capture every nuance with exceptional dynamic range.

Excellent

Portability

Compact bus-powered design makes high-end audio capture possible anywhere.

Excellent

Connectivity Versatility

Comprehensive I/O options handle diverse analog and digital signal routing needs.

Excellent

Key Specs

Form Factor

External Adapter

Host Interface

USB 3.0

Audio Channels Supported

2.0 Stereo

Maximum Sample Rate

192 kHz

Maximum Bit Depth

24-bit

Input Port Types

1/4 inch Jack, XLR, RCA, Optical S/PDIF, Coaxial S/PDIF

Output Port Types

1/4 inch Jack, XLR, RCA, Optical S/PDIF, Coaxial S/PDIF

Operating System Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.4+, Windows XP/Vista/7, and Linux (class-compliant)

Phantom Power Support

Yes

Headphone Amplifier Included

Yes

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