USB Pro & Broadcast Direct Boxes
USB-1 USB STEREO ISO DIRECT BOX (USB-1)
USB DI
Model Options
USB DI
Dual Channel unit only
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Also Available -Â USB DIÂ - VC
The same great features with the useful addition of an Output Volume Control!
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI
In keeping with our policy of creating essential audio interfaces, ARX is excited to present the new ARX USB DI - a true Plug and Play 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog pro audio interface. It removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding.
It features full transformer balanced output isolation to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous interaction noise and distortion.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX, Win XP, Windows 7, 8 and 10
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector and two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input.
A status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI is connected and operating.
The USB DI is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber pad. It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
The USB DI is available in Dual Channel format, includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB Di Schematic Diagram
USB-DI Specifications
Input Connector USB type B port
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level Maximum nominal output level 0dB
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Floating / not connected
Construction
All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,
slip-resistant rubber feet
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements
- Windows PC running Windows XP, Windows 7/8/10, Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
Most of the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform. Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
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USB-2 USB VC STEREO ISO DIRECT BOX (USB-2)
USB DI PLUS Analog VC
"Second Generation" USB / Analog Interface
Model Options
USB DIÂ Plus VC
Dual Channel unit with Volume Control
USB DIÂ Plus
Dual Channel unit
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-Plus VC
The  USB DI Plus VC is ARX's 'Second Generation' USB DI, and the first with Dual Mode audio interface - Digital and Analog.
In fact, it's "Two DI's in One! "
In Digital USB Mode
The USB DI Plus VC has an inbuilt 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog converter (DAC) which removes the need to use a Computer's existing internal sound card outputs, with their inherent noise and distortion.
The USB DI Plus VC installs as a fully compatible generic "Plug and Play" USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation.
The USB DI Plus VC 's DAC delivers Professional Line Level audio signals to Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
When switched to USB mode the USB DI Plus VC is powered via the USB cable, so no batteries or phantom power required to use it.
In Analog Mode:
Many Tablet Devices, Phones and iPads have no direct USB Digital Audio output, and interfacing their Audio with the professional world of balanced audio can be problematic.
Switching the USB DI Plus VC to Analog mode effortlessly solves this problem by buffering the audio signal from the Headphone or Line output and producing a Professional Balanced Line Level audio signal on Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
To ensure reliability, Analog mode is passive with no batteries or phantom power required for use.
Low Noise
Both the USB DI Plus VC Digital and Analog operating modes feature full transformer balanced output isolation. This eliminates earth loops / ground hum and helps remove extraneous interaction noise and distortion ensuringt noise free operation even in the harshest audio environments.
Two Models
The USB DI Plus is available in two models:
- USB DI Plus - Standard version, with no external gain / volume control, making it as Tamper Proof as possible. Straightforward Plug-and-Play makes it ideal for Production Companies.
- USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ -Â Still Plug-and-Play but with an external gain / volume control allowing users to vary the sound levels at a distance from the mixing console.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX and Win XP or later
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector, plus a Mini-Jack stereo Analog input, as well as two 6.5mm Left and Right analog jack inputs. A front panel switch will switch between the USB or Analog Inputs
The rear has two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input, with a Mono Outputs switch and an audio Ground lift switch
A USB status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI Plus is connected and operating in USB mode.
The USB DI Plus VC is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured polyurethane, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad.
It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI Plus VC includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ Specifications
Input Connector Digital - USB type B port
Input Connectors Analog - Stereo Mini-Jack input, standard Left and Right 6.5mm Jacks
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level Maximum nominal output level 0dB, user variable via front panel volume control
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA in uSB mode
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 - switchable via Ground Lift switch on rear
Construction
All-steel chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing, slip-resistant rubber base pad
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements for USBÂ operation
- Computer runningWindows XP, 7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
With a couple of exceptions, all products in the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform.
Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
USB-3U USB I/O 192KHz ULTRA STEREO ISO DI BOX (USB-9)
USB ULTRA I/O Transformer Isolated USB In/Out Audio Interface
USBÂ Bus powered - requires no external power
USB Ultra I/O Dual Channel USB Audio Interface.
ARX is excited to present the ARX USB Ultra I/O - a true 24 bit High Resolution Plug and Play USB 2 channel play and record digital/analog pro audio interface. It removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding.
The ARX USB Ultra I/O - a true 24 bit High Resolution Plug and Play USB 2 digital/analog pro audio interface with five selectable sample rates:Â 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz or 192 KHz. Full transformer balanced Inputs and Outputs provide the isolation required to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous noise and distortion
Plug and Play
The USB ULTRA I/O installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Windows 10 or Mac OSX
On the Front panel there is a standard Type B USB connector, as well as a ground lift switch and Status LEDs indicating the sample rate selected or available.
The Rear panel has Left and Right transformer balanced analog Amphenol XLR Input and output connectors that connect to any standard balanced analog inputs and outputs.
The USB ULTRA I/O is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad. It is ideal for interfacing USB equipped computers (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs and outputs of professional sound systems.
Optional features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The ARX USB ULTRA I/OÂ ships with a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia.
USB ULTRA I/O Technical Specifications
Connector :Â USB type B port
Codec :Â Hi Resolution 24 bit 192 KHz
Sample Rate : Software selectable : 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz and 192 KHz
Input Impedance :Â 10 KOhms Transformer Balanced
Output Impedance :Â 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Maximum Input Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Maximum Output Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Input/Output Noise :
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response : 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Consumption :Â via USB Port - typically 0.8WÂ
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
Input Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Female Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Output Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Male Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Construction :
All-steel polyurethane coated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,USB Ultra I/O chassis grounded via USB connection
slip-resistant rubber base. Package includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable
System Requirements
- Windows 10
- Mac running OS X or later
- Audio software installed
USB ULTRA I/O Schematic Diagram
Front panel LED indicates which sample rate has been selected
USB-4 USB HP STEREO ISO DIRECT BOX (USB-3)
USB DI-HP
Model Options
USB DI-HP
Dual Channel unitÂ
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-HP
In response to many requests from users of our original USB DI who have been using it for specific applications, ARX is excited to present the new ARX USB DI-HP - everything that the original USB DI was, with the addition of a headphone output with its own level control. It is still a true Plug and Play 24 bit digital to analog pro audio interface, removing the need to use any existing sound card outputs, but now its output level can be monitored quietly and accurately.
Naturally it still features full transformer balanced output isolation to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous interaction noise and distortion.
The addition of the headphone output and control allows easy personal monitoring of the audio signal passing through the USB DI-HP without the need for Monitor Loudspeakers.
Plug and Play
The USB DI-HP installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX, Windows XP, 7/8/10 . However, a quick visit to our  USB Audio Knowledge Base page will give you a very good idea of what USB audio can and can't do.
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector and a Headphone Output Level control. While the USB DI-HP's Transformer Ground isolation provides low-noise operation, an Audio Ground lift switch is also fitted, to minimise/remove ground loop hum. Switch in or out as required.
A status LED on the front panel next to the USB Input indicates that the USB DI-HP is connected and operating.
The rear panel has both 6.5mm (¼ inch) and 3.5mm ((mini-jack) headphone outputs, and two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced XLR analog input
The USB DI-HP is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt blue textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber basepad. It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include Kensington®-type computer lock slot and optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI-HP is available in Dual Channel format, includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB-DIÂ HPÂ Specifications
Input Connector USB type B port
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level 0dB
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Environment sensitive
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA
Headphone output specs:
Max. output level 300mW @ 32 Ohms
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Dynamic range 90dB 'A' Weighted
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Chassis Ground
Construction
All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,
slip-resistant rubber basepad
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements
- Windows PC running Windows XP, 7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
Most of the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform. Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
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USB-5U USB I/O 192KHz ULTRA VSR BROADCAST ST DI BOX (USB 10)
USB ULTRA VSR 'Broadcast' USB In/Out Audio Interface
USBÂ Bus powered - requires no external power
USBÂ ULTRAÂ VSRÂ Broadcast
In keeping with our aim of creating essential audio interfaces, ARX is excited to present the ARX USB Ultra VSR Broadcast - a true 24 bit High Resolution Plug and Play USB 2 channel play and record digital/analog pro audio interface. It removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding.
With five selectable sample rates:Â 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz or 192 KHz, 24 bit High Resolution and USB 2 Plug and Play performance. Full transformer balanced Inputs and Outputs provide the isolation required to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous noise and distortion
Plug and Play
The USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Windows 10 or Mac OSX
On the Front panel there is a standard Type B USB connector, as well as a ground lift switch and Status LEDs indicating the sample rate selected or available.
The Rear panel has Left and Right transformer balanced analog Amphenol XLR Input and output connectors that connect to any standard balanced analog inputs and outputs.
The USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad. It is ideal for interfacing USB equipped computers (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs and outputs of professional sound systems.
Optional features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast ships with a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia.
USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast Technical Specifications
Connector :Â USB type B port
Codec :Â Hi Resolution 24 bit 192 KHz
Sample Rate : Software selectable : 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz and 192 KHz
Input Impedance :Â 10 KOhms Transformer Balanced
Output Impedance :Â 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Maximum Input Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Maximum Output Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Input/Output Noise :
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response : 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Consumption :Â via USB Port - typically 0.8WÂ
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
Input Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Female Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Output Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Male Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Construction :
All-steel texture powder coated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,USB Ultra VSR 'Broadcast'Â chassis grounded via USB connection
Slip-resistant rubber base pad.
Package includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable
System Requirements
- Windows 10
- Mac running OS X or later
- Audio software installed
USB ULTRA I/O Schematic Diagram
Front panel LED indicates which sample rate has been selected
USB-6 USB DI 96KHz PLUS 24 BIT STEREO DIRECT BOX (USB-6)
USB DI PLUS Analog
"Second Generation" USB / Analog Interface
Model Options
USB DIÂ Plus
Dual Channel unit
USB DIÂ Plus VC
Dual Channel unit with Volume Control
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-Plus
The  USB DI Plus is ARX's 'Second Generation' USB DI, and the first with Dual Mode audio interface - Digital and Analog.
In fact, it's "Two DI's in One! "
In Digital USB Mode
The USB DI Plus has an inbuilt 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog converter (DAC) which removes the need to use a Computer's existing internal sound card outputs, with their inherent noise and distortion.
The USB DI Plus installs as a fully compatible generic "Plug and Play" USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation.
The USB DI Plus's DAC delivers Professional Line Level audio signals to Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
When switched to USB mode the USB DI Plus is powered via the USB cable, so no batteries or phantom power required to use it.
In Analog Mode:
Many Tablet Devices, Phones and iPads have no direct USB Digital Audio output, and interfacing their Audio with the professional world of balanced audio can be problematic.
Switching the USB DI Plus to Analog mode effortlessly solves this problem by buffering the audio signal from the Headphone or Line output and producing a Professional Balanced Line Level audio signal on Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
To ensure reliability, Analog mode is passive with no batteries or phantom power required for use.
Low Noise
Both the USB DI Plus Digital and Analog operating modes feature full transformer balanced output isolation. This eliminates earth loops / ground hum and helps remove extraneous interaction noise and distortion ensuring noise free operation even in the harshest audio environments.
Two Models
The USB DI Plus is available in two models:
- USB DI Plus - Standard version, with no external gain / volume control, making it as Tamper Proof as possible. Straightforward Plug-and-Play makes it ideal for Production Companies.
- USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ -Â Still Plug-and-Play but with an external gain / volume control allowing users to vary the sound levels at a distance from the mixing console.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX and Win XP or later
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector, plus a Mini-Jack stereo Analog input, as well as two 6.5mm Left and Right analog jack inputs. A front panel switch will switch between the USB or Analog Inputs
The rear has two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input, with a Mono Outputs switch and an audio Ground lift switch
A USB status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI Plus is connected and operating in USB mode.
The USB DI Plus is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured polyurethane, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad.
It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI Plus includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB DI Plus Specifications
Input Connector Digital - USB type B port
Input Connectors Analog - Stereo Mini-Jack input, standard Left and Right 6.5mm Jacks
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level Maximum nominal output level 0dB
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA in uSB mode
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 - switchable via Ground Lift switch on rear
Construction
All-steel chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing, slip-resistant rubber base pad
System Requirements for USBÂ operation
- Computer running Windows XP, 7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
With a couple of exceptions, all products in the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform.
Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
USB-7 USB DI 96KHz PLUS VC 24 BIT STEREO DIRECT BOX (USB-7)
USB DI Plus VC
Model Options
USB-DI-Plus VC
Dual Channel unit only
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-Plus VC
The  USB DI Plus VC is ARX's 'Second Generation' USB DI, and the first with Dual Mode audio interface - Digital and Analog.
In fact, it's "Two DI's in One! "
In Digital USB Mode
The USB DI Plus VC has an inbuilt 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog converter (DAC) which removes the need to use a Computer's existing internal sound card outputs, with their inherent noise and distortion.
The USB DI Plus VC installs as a fully compatible generic "Plug and Play" USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation.
The USB DI Plus VC 's DAC delivers Professional Line Level audio signals to Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
When switched to USB mode the USB DI Plus VC is powered via the USB cable, so no batteries or phantom power required to use it.
In Analog Mode:
Many Tablet Devices, Phones and iPads have no direct USB Digital Audio output, and interfacing their Audio with the professional world of balanced audio can be problematic.
Switching the USB DI Plus VC to Analog mode effortlessly solves this problem by buffering the audio signal from the Headphone or Line output and producing a Professional Balanced Line Level audio signal on Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
To ensure reliability, Analog mode is passive with no batteries or phantom power required for use.
Low Noise
Both the USB DI Plus VC Digital and Analog operating modes feature full transformer balanced output isolation. This eliminates earth loops / ground hum and helps remove extraneous interaction noise and distortion ensuringt noise free operation even in the harshest audio environments.
Two Models
The USB DI Plus is available in two models:
- USB DI Plus - Standard version, with no external gain / volume control, making it as Tamper Proof as possible. Straightforward Plug-and-Play makes it ideal for Production Companies.
- USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ -Â Still Plug-and-Play but with an external gain / volume control allowing users to vary the sound levels at a distance from the mixing console.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX and Win XP or later
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector, plus a Mini-Jack stereo Analog input, as well as two 6.5mm Left and Right analog jack inputs. A front panel switch will switch between the USB or Analog Inputs
The rear has two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input, with a Mono Outputs switch and an audio Ground lift switch
A USB status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI Plus is connected and operating in USB mode.
The USB DI Plus VC is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured polyurethane, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad.
It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI Plus VC includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB-DI VC Specifications
Input Connector USB type B port
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level User variable from 0dB down to infinity (off)
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Environment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Chassis Ground
Construction
All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,
slip-resistant rubber feet
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements
- Windows PC running Windows XP, 7/8/10 , Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
USB-8 USB DI-Q 96KHz USB/ANALOG PLAYBACK INTERFACE (USB-11)
USBÂ Bus powered - requires no external power
The ARX USB DI-Q
The ARX USB DI-Q is an USB to Analog audio playback interface for the playback and monitoring of audio files from Windows or Mac computers for applications including education lecture theatres, corporate presentations and courtroom environments.
- Monitor and Cue: The USB DI-Q allows the user to monitor and cue audio files in a closed headphone environment and switches / enables the audio output to a Public Address/sound system as required.
- Plug and Play: The USB DI-Q installs as a fully compatible 'Plug and Play' generic USB audio device so does not require any special driver installation on Mac OSX, Win7/8/10.
- Compatible: The USB DI-Q is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer with the balanced inputs of a professional sound system.
- Retrofit: The simplicity of the setup of the USB DI-Q means that this product can be integrated easily into the existing AV infrastructure of a building.Â
- Simple: Once in place, the USB DI-Q only requires touch button operation so that it can be used by non technical operators. Â
- The USB DI-Q is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and non-slip rubber base pad. It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
- The USB DI-Q includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
AudiBox PLUS sized devices like the USB DI-Q VSR have a slightly enlarged chassis in order to fit all the connectors across the front and rear!
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
USB DI-QÂ Schematic Diagram
| USB DI-QÂ Specifications |
| Input Connector:Â USB type B port
Codec: 24 bit High Resolution, 44.1, 48 and 96 KHz Output Impedance: 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced Output Level: 0dB max Output Noise: USB - System dependent ISO transformer - Environment sensitive Power: Operating current via USB Port 80mA Headphone output specs: Max. output level 300mW @ 32 Ohms Frequency Response: 20–20 KHz ± 0.5 dB Dynamic range: 90dB ‘A’ Weighted Balanced Output Frequency Response: 20 - 20 KHz ±0.5 dB Output Connectors: 1 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Chassis Ground Construction: All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing, slip-resistant rubber basepad Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C System Requirements: Windows PC running Windows XP/7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later, and a USB port |
USB-1 USB STEREO ISO DIRECT BOX (USB-1)
USB DI
Model Options
USB DI
Dual Channel unit only
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Also Available -Â USB DIÂ - VC
The same great features with the useful addition of an Output Volume Control!
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI
In keeping with our policy of creating essential audio interfaces, ARX is excited to present the new ARX USB DI - a true Plug and Play 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog pro audio interface. It removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding.
It features full transformer balanced output isolation to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous interaction noise and distortion.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX, Win XP, Windows 7, 8 and 10
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector and two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input.
A status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI is connected and operating.
The USB DI is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber pad. It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
The USB DI is available in Dual Channel format, includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB Di Schematic Diagram
USB-DI Specifications
Input Connector USB type B port
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level Maximum nominal output level 0dB
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Floating / not connected
Construction
All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,
slip-resistant rubber feet
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements
- Windows PC running Windows XP, Windows 7/8/10, Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
Most of the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform. Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
Click on image at Right to see larger version
USB-2 USB VC STEREO ISO DIRECT BOX (USB-2)
USB DI PLUS Analog VC
"Second Generation" USB / Analog Interface
Model Options
USB DIÂ Plus VC
Dual Channel unit with Volume Control
USB DIÂ Plus
Dual Channel unit
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-Plus VC
The  USB DI Plus VC is ARX's 'Second Generation' USB DI, and the first with Dual Mode audio interface - Digital and Analog.
In fact, it's "Two DI's in One! "
In Digital USB Mode
The USB DI Plus VC has an inbuilt 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog converter (DAC) which removes the need to use a Computer's existing internal sound card outputs, with their inherent noise and distortion.
The USB DI Plus VC installs as a fully compatible generic "Plug and Play" USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation.
The USB DI Plus VC 's DAC delivers Professional Line Level audio signals to Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
When switched to USB mode the USB DI Plus VC is powered via the USB cable, so no batteries or phantom power required to use it.
In Analog Mode:
Many Tablet Devices, Phones and iPads have no direct USB Digital Audio output, and interfacing their Audio with the professional world of balanced audio can be problematic.
Switching the USB DI Plus VC to Analog mode effortlessly solves this problem by buffering the audio signal from the Headphone or Line output and producing a Professional Balanced Line Level audio signal on Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
To ensure reliability, Analog mode is passive with no batteries or phantom power required for use.
Low Noise
Both the USB DI Plus VC Digital and Analog operating modes feature full transformer balanced output isolation. This eliminates earth loops / ground hum and helps remove extraneous interaction noise and distortion ensuringt noise free operation even in the harshest audio environments.
Two Models
The USB DI Plus is available in two models:
- USB DI Plus - Standard version, with no external gain / volume control, making it as Tamper Proof as possible. Straightforward Plug-and-Play makes it ideal for Production Companies.
- USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ -Â Still Plug-and-Play but with an external gain / volume control allowing users to vary the sound levels at a distance from the mixing console.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX and Win XP or later
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector, plus a Mini-Jack stereo Analog input, as well as two 6.5mm Left and Right analog jack inputs. A front panel switch will switch between the USB or Analog Inputs
The rear has two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input, with a Mono Outputs switch and an audio Ground lift switch
A USB status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI Plus is connected and operating in USB mode.
The USB DI Plus VC is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured polyurethane, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad.
It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI Plus VC includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ Specifications
Input Connector Digital - USB type B port
Input Connectors Analog - Stereo Mini-Jack input, standard Left and Right 6.5mm Jacks
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level Maximum nominal output level 0dB, user variable via front panel volume control
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA in uSB mode
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 - switchable via Ground Lift switch on rear
Construction
All-steel chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing, slip-resistant rubber base pad
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements for USBÂ operation
- Computer runningWindows XP, 7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
With a couple of exceptions, all products in the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform.
Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
USB-3U USB I/O 192KHz ULTRA STEREO ISO DI BOX (USB-9)
USB ULTRA I/O Transformer Isolated USB In/Out Audio Interface
USBÂ Bus powered - requires no external power
USB Ultra I/O Dual Channel USB Audio Interface.
ARX is excited to present the ARX USB Ultra I/O - a true 24 bit High Resolution Plug and Play USB 2 channel play and record digital/analog pro audio interface. It removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding.
The ARX USB Ultra I/O - a true 24 bit High Resolution Plug and Play USB 2 digital/analog pro audio interface with five selectable sample rates:Â 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz or 192 KHz. Full transformer balanced Inputs and Outputs provide the isolation required to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous noise and distortion
Plug and Play
The USB ULTRA I/O installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Windows 10 or Mac OSX
On the Front panel there is a standard Type B USB connector, as well as a ground lift switch and Status LEDs indicating the sample rate selected or available.
The Rear panel has Left and Right transformer balanced analog Amphenol XLR Input and output connectors that connect to any standard balanced analog inputs and outputs.
The USB ULTRA I/O is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad. It is ideal for interfacing USB equipped computers (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs and outputs of professional sound systems.
Optional features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The ARX USB ULTRA I/OÂ ships with a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia.
USB ULTRA I/O Technical Specifications
Connector :Â USB type B port
Codec :Â Hi Resolution 24 bit 192 KHz
Sample Rate : Software selectable : 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz and 192 KHz
Input Impedance :Â 10 KOhms Transformer Balanced
Output Impedance :Â 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Maximum Input Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Maximum Output Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Input/Output Noise :
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response : 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Consumption :Â via USB Port - typically 0.8WÂ
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
Input Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Female Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Output Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Male Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Construction :
All-steel polyurethane coated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,USB Ultra I/O chassis grounded via USB connection
slip-resistant rubber base. Package includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable
System Requirements
- Windows 10
- Mac running OS X or later
- Audio software installed
USB ULTRA I/O Schematic Diagram
Front panel LED indicates which sample rate has been selected
USB-4 USB HP STEREO ISO DIRECT BOX (USB-3)
USB DI-HP
Model Options
USB DI-HP
Dual Channel unitÂ
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-HP
In response to many requests from users of our original USB DI who have been using it for specific applications, ARX is excited to present the new ARX USB DI-HP - everything that the original USB DI was, with the addition of a headphone output with its own level control. It is still a true Plug and Play 24 bit digital to analog pro audio interface, removing the need to use any existing sound card outputs, but now its output level can be monitored quietly and accurately.
Naturally it still features full transformer balanced output isolation to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous interaction noise and distortion.
The addition of the headphone output and control allows easy personal monitoring of the audio signal passing through the USB DI-HP without the need for Monitor Loudspeakers.
Plug and Play
The USB DI-HP installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX, Windows XP, 7/8/10 . However, a quick visit to our  USB Audio Knowledge Base page will give you a very good idea of what USB audio can and can't do.
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector and a Headphone Output Level control. While the USB DI-HP's Transformer Ground isolation provides low-noise operation, an Audio Ground lift switch is also fitted, to minimise/remove ground loop hum. Switch in or out as required.
A status LED on the front panel next to the USB Input indicates that the USB DI-HP is connected and operating.
The rear panel has both 6.5mm (¼ inch) and 3.5mm ((mini-jack) headphone outputs, and two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced XLR analog input
The USB DI-HP is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt blue textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber basepad. It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include Kensington®-type computer lock slot and optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI-HP is available in Dual Channel format, includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB-DIÂ HPÂ Specifications
Input Connector USB type B port
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level 0dB
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Environment sensitive
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA
Headphone output specs:
Max. output level 300mW @ 32 Ohms
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Dynamic range 90dB 'A' Weighted
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Chassis Ground
Construction
All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,
slip-resistant rubber basepad
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements
- Windows PC running Windows XP, 7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
Most of the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform. Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
Click on image at Right to see larger version
USB-5U USB I/O 192KHz ULTRA VSR BROADCAST ST DI BOX (USB 10)
USB ULTRA VSR 'Broadcast' USB In/Out Audio Interface
USBÂ Bus powered - requires no external power
USBÂ ULTRAÂ VSRÂ Broadcast
In keeping with our aim of creating essential audio interfaces, ARX is excited to present the ARX USB Ultra VSR Broadcast - a true 24 bit High Resolution Plug and Play USB 2 channel play and record digital/analog pro audio interface. It removes the need to use any existing sound card outputs, with their inherent noisy environment and problematic grounding.
With five selectable sample rates:Â 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz or 192 KHz, 24 bit High Resolution and USB 2 Plug and Play performance. Full transformer balanced Inputs and Outputs provide the isolation required to eliminate earth loops / ground hum and other extraneous noise and distortion
Plug and Play
The USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Windows 10 or Mac OSX
On the Front panel there is a standard Type B USB connector, as well as a ground lift switch and Status LEDs indicating the sample rate selected or available.
The Rear panel has Left and Right transformer balanced analog Amphenol XLR Input and output connectors that connect to any standard balanced analog inputs and outputs.
The USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad. It is ideal for interfacing USB equipped computers (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs and outputs of professional sound systems.
Optional features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast ships with a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia.
USB ULTRA VSR Broadcast Technical Specifications
Connector :Â USB type B port
Codec :Â Hi Resolution 24 bit 192 KHz
Sample Rate : Software selectable : 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz and 192 KHz
Input Impedance :Â 10 KOhms Transformer Balanced
Output Impedance :Â 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Maximum Input Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Maximum Output Level :Â Nominal 0 dB
Input/Output Noise :
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response : 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Consumption :Â via USB Port - typically 0.8WÂ
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
Input Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Female Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Output Connectors
Channel 1 / Left and Channel 2 / Right 2 x Male Amphenol XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 screen/shield via ground Lift switch
Construction :
All-steel texture powder coated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,USB Ultra VSR 'Broadcast'Â chassis grounded via USB connection
Slip-resistant rubber base pad.
Package includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable
System Requirements
- Windows 10
- Mac running OS X or later
- Audio software installed
USB ULTRA I/O Schematic Diagram
Front panel LED indicates which sample rate has been selected
USB-6 USB DI 96KHz PLUS 24 BIT STEREO DIRECT BOX (USB-6)
USB DI PLUS Analog
"Second Generation" USB / Analog Interface
Model Options
USB DIÂ Plus
Dual Channel unit
USB DIÂ Plus VC
Dual Channel unit with Volume Control
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-Plus
The  USB DI Plus is ARX's 'Second Generation' USB DI, and the first with Dual Mode audio interface - Digital and Analog.
In fact, it's "Two DI's in One! "
In Digital USB Mode
The USB DI Plus has an inbuilt 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog converter (DAC) which removes the need to use a Computer's existing internal sound card outputs, with their inherent noise and distortion.
The USB DI Plus installs as a fully compatible generic "Plug and Play" USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation.
The USB DI Plus's DAC delivers Professional Line Level audio signals to Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
When switched to USB mode the USB DI Plus is powered via the USB cable, so no batteries or phantom power required to use it.
In Analog Mode:
Many Tablet Devices, Phones and iPads have no direct USB Digital Audio output, and interfacing their Audio with the professional world of balanced audio can be problematic.
Switching the USB DI Plus to Analog mode effortlessly solves this problem by buffering the audio signal from the Headphone or Line output and producing a Professional Balanced Line Level audio signal on Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
To ensure reliability, Analog mode is passive with no batteries or phantom power required for use.
Low Noise
Both the USB DI Plus Digital and Analog operating modes feature full transformer balanced output isolation. This eliminates earth loops / ground hum and helps remove extraneous interaction noise and distortion ensuring noise free operation even in the harshest audio environments.
Two Models
The USB DI Plus is available in two models:
- USB DI Plus - Standard version, with no external gain / volume control, making it as Tamper Proof as possible. Straightforward Plug-and-Play makes it ideal for Production Companies.
- USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ -Â Still Plug-and-Play but with an external gain / volume control allowing users to vary the sound levels at a distance from the mixing console.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX and Win XP or later
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector, plus a Mini-Jack stereo Analog input, as well as two 6.5mm Left and Right analog jack inputs. A front panel switch will switch between the USB or Analog Inputs
The rear has two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input, with a Mono Outputs switch and an audio Ground lift switch
A USB status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI Plus is connected and operating in USB mode.
The USB DI Plus is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured polyurethane, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad.
It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI Plus includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB DI Plus Specifications
Input Connector Digital - USB type B port
Input Connectors Analog - Stereo Mini-Jack input, standard Left and Right 6.5mm Jacks
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level Maximum nominal output level 0dB
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Enviroment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA in uSB mode
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 - switchable via Ground Lift switch on rear
Construction
All-steel chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing, slip-resistant rubber base pad
System Requirements for USBÂ operation
- Computer running Windows XP, 7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
Precision engineered
With a couple of exceptions, all products in the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform.
Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
USB-7 USB DI 96KHz PLUS VC 24 BIT STEREO DIRECT BOX (USB-7)
USB DI Plus VC
Model Options
USB-DI-Plus VC
Dual Channel unit only
Bus powered - requires no external power
USB-DI-Plus VC
The  USB DI Plus VC is ARX's 'Second Generation' USB DI, and the first with Dual Mode audio interface - Digital and Analog.
In fact, it's "Two DI's in One! "
In Digital USB Mode
The USB DI Plus VC has an inbuilt 24 bit High Resolution digital to analog converter (DAC) which removes the need to use a Computer's existing internal sound card outputs, with their inherent noise and distortion.
The USB DI Plus VC installs as a fully compatible generic "Plug and Play" USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation.
The USB DI Plus VC 's DAC delivers Professional Line Level audio signals to Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
When switched to USB mode the USB DI Plus VC is powered via the USB cable, so no batteries or phantom power required to use it.
In Analog Mode:
Many Tablet Devices, Phones and iPads have no direct USB Digital Audio output, and interfacing their Audio with the professional world of balanced audio can be problematic.
Switching the USB DI Plus VC to Analog mode effortlessly solves this problem by buffering the audio signal from the Headphone or Line output and producing a Professional Balanced Line Level audio signal on Left and Right balanced XLR outputs.
To ensure reliability, Analog mode is passive with no batteries or phantom power required for use.
Low Noise
Both the USB DI Plus VC Digital and Analog operating modes feature full transformer balanced output isolation. This eliminates earth loops / ground hum and helps remove extraneous interaction noise and distortion ensuringt noise free operation even in the harshest audio environments.
Two Models
The USB DI Plus is available in two models:
- USB DI Plus - Standard version, with no external gain / volume control, making it as Tamper Proof as possible. Straightforward Plug-and-Play makes it ideal for Production Companies.
- USB DIÂ Plus VCÂ -Â Still Plug-and-Play but with an external gain / volume control allowing users to vary the sound levels at a distance from the mixing console.
Plug and Play
The USB DI installs as a fully compatible generic USB audio device, requiring no special driver program installation on Mac OSX and Win XP or later
The front panel has a Type B USB input connector, plus a Mini-Jack stereo Analog input, as well as two 6.5mm Left and Right analog jack inputs. A front panel switch will switch between the USB or Analog Inputs
The rear has two transformer balanced analog audio XLR Line out connectors for connecting to any standard balanced analog input, with a Mono Outputs switch and an audio Ground lift switch
A USB status LED on the front panel indicates that the USB DI Plus is connected and operating in USB mode.
The USB DI Plus VC is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured polyurethane, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and slip resistant rubber base pad.
It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
The USB DI Plus VC includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
Technical Specifications
USB-DI VC Specifications
Input Connector USB type B port
Codec 24 bit High Resolution, , 44.1, 48 KHz and 96KHz
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced
Output Level User variable from 0dB down to infinity (off)
Output Noise
USB - System dependent
ISO transformer - Environment sensitive
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz ± 0.5 dB
Power Operating current via USB Port 80mA
Output Connectors
2 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Chassis Ground
Construction
All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing,
slip-resistant rubber feet
Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C
Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C
System Requirements
- Windows PC running Windows XP, 7/8/10 , Mac running OS X or later
- USB port
USB-8 USB DI-Q 96KHz USB/ANALOG PLAYBACK INTERFACE (USB-11)
USBÂ Bus powered - requires no external power
The ARX USB DI-Q
The ARX USB DI-Q is an USB to Analog audio playback interface for the playback and monitoring of audio files from Windows or Mac computers for applications including education lecture theatres, corporate presentations and courtroom environments.
- Monitor and Cue: The USB DI-Q allows the user to monitor and cue audio files in a closed headphone environment and switches / enables the audio output to a Public Address/sound system as required.
- Plug and Play: The USB DI-Q installs as a fully compatible 'Plug and Play' generic USB audio device so does not require any special driver installation on Mac OSX, Win7/8/10.
- Compatible: The USB DI-Q is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer with the balanced inputs of a professional sound system.
- Retrofit: The simplicity of the setup of the USB DI-Q means that this product can be integrated easily into the existing AV infrastructure of a building.Â
- Simple: Once in place, the USB DI-Q only requires touch button operation so that it can be used by non technical operators. Â
- The USB DI-Q is housed in a heavy duty all-steel chassis finished in attractive matt textured powdercoat, with hardwearing epoxy screen printing and non-slip rubber base pad. It is ideal for interfacing any USB equipped computer (especially notebook/laptop computers) with the balanced inputs of professional sound systems.
Security features include an optional bracket kit for under-table mounting.
- The USB DI-Q includes a premium quality USB-A to USB-B cable, and is hand made in Australia
AudiBox PLUS sized devices like the USB DI-Q VSR have a slightly enlarged chassis in order to fit all the connectors across the front and rear!
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
USB DI-QÂ Schematic Diagram
| USB DI-QÂ Specifications |
| Input Connector:Â USB type B port
Codec: 24 bit High Resolution, 44.1, 48 and 96 KHz Output Impedance: 300 Ohms Transformer Balanced Output Level: 0dB max Output Noise: USB - System dependent ISO transformer - Environment sensitive Power: Operating current via USB Port 80mA Headphone output specs: Max. output level 300mW @ 32 Ohms Frequency Response: 20–20 KHz ± 0.5 dB Dynamic range: 90dB ‘A’ Weighted Balanced Output Frequency Response: 20 - 20 KHz ±0.5 dB Output Connectors: 1 x Male XLR, wired Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 – Cold. Pin 1 Chassis Ground Construction: All-steel powdercoated chassis, fibreglass PCB, epoxy printing, slip-resistant rubber basepad Optimal storage temperature range 0'C - 40'C Operating temperature range 0'C - 50'C System Requirements: Windows PC running Windows XP/7/8/10 or Mac running OS X or later, and a USB port |