ART USB Mix

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ART USB Mix

ART

USB Mix

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 282046
Brand: ART
Model: USB Mix
Price: $126.50

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The ART USB Mix is a surprisingly handy little unit for podcasters, solo musicians, or anyone needing a simple interface for basic recording. It's a budget-friendly way to get a mic and instrument into your computer, but don’t expect studio-grade audio quality – it’s best for quick demos and live streaming where pristine sound isn't the top priority.

Product Description

  • ART USB Mix
  • 3-Channel small mixer and USB audio interface
  • Inputs: XLR balanced mic input
  • instrument jack input 6.3 mm
  • stereo line jack input 6.3 mm (mono usable)
  • Outputs: 6.3 mm Jack stereo output
  • headphone output
  • Switchable phantom power: 48V
  • LED for signal / clip display
  • USB bus-powered
  • 44.1 / 48 kHz
  • 16-Bit
  • Incl. USB cable and power supply
  • Dimensions: 41 x 101 x 121 mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight: 0.5 kg
PROS
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for small home studios
  • • XLR inputs offer flexibility for dynamic and condenser mics
  • • Phantom power supports condenser microphones for richer recordings
  • • Simple layout is very approachable for beginners and quick tasks
CONS
  • • Limited 3-channel input restricts more complex recording setups
  • • 16-bit depth is low-resolution, impacting dynamic range
  • • ART preamps are noisy, especially at higher gain settings

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Key Features

Inputs XLR balanced mic, 6.3 mm instrument jack, 6.3 mm stereo line jack
Outputs 6.3 mm stereo jack, headphone output
Max Sample Rate 48 kHz
Bit Depth 16-Bit
Preamps ART proprietary mic preamps
Weight 0.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The noise floor is noticeable, particularly when pushing the preamps; it's not ideal for quiet recordings requiring a very clean signal.
You're limited to one mic at a time due to the 3-channel input; it's not designed for multi-mic streaming setups.
Latency will depend on your computer's processing power and drivers, but it's likely to be a bit higher than more advanced interfaces due to the ART’s processing limitations.

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