Art USB DI

Name: USB DI
Brand: Art
SKU: 421940
Price: 101.00 EUR
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ID : 421940

EAN : 0840402046820

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Essential Information About the ART USB DI USB DI
• Balanced XLR output from a USB 2.0 source, ideal for connecting a computer to a console, stagebox, or active speakers.
• Switchable transformer isolation to reduce interference and ground loops during live or studio connections.
• Front panel volume control for quick adjustment of output level without changing software settings.
• Front headphone output for simple and immediate monitoring.

USB DI

101,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

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ART USB DI: A "DI" Approach Applied to Digital Audio

The ART USB DI follows the spirit of direct boxes: providing a clean, reliable connection suitable for long distances while simplifying integration into a mixing setup. Here, the principle is applied to audio coming from a computer via USB to obtain a balanced XLR output usable as a line source on a console. Its compact format and "plug-and-play" philosophy make it a tool designed for situations where essentials matter: delivering a stable signal, controlling the level, and keeping a headphone monitoring solution within reach.

Who Is This USB DI Interface For?

The ART USB DI is particularly suited for musicians who launch backing tracks, clicks, or sequences from a computer, DJs and performers who want to feed a balanced XLR line input, as well as for conference, audiovisual, streaming uses where a clean and easy-to-wire audio output is needed. It is also a practical solution in the studio for quick headphone monitoring or powering an analog chain from a USB source without multiplying adapters.

Key Features and Strengths in Use

Switchable Isolation: More Peace of Mind Onstage and at the Desk

Transformer-isolated outputs (switchable) are a major advantage when the computer and the sound system do not share the same power supply or grounding. In practice, this helps reduce hum and unwanted noise that can appear in complex setups (racks, power strips, lighting, video, etc.).

Front Panel Control and Immediate Monitoring

The front panel volume control allows quick adjustment of the level going to the console or amplification without navigating system menus. The front headphone output facilitates on-site signal checking: verifying levels, monitoring content, or ensuring playback is correct before sending to broadcast.

Conversion and Sampling Rate Compatibility

The ART USB DI supports sampling rates from 32 kHz to 48 kHz (including 44.1 kHz), covering common music and voice applications. It aims for stable and coherent reproduction for simple configurations where a directly usable balanced XLR output is desired, with a dynamic range rated at 96 dB (A-weighted) and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Technical specifications

Rackable	No
Category	audio converter

Type

Box

Model	ART USB DI
Sampling rate	32 kHz to 48 kHz

Input connections	USB 2.0
Output connections	Balanced XLR and 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone output

Maximum output level	+7.5 dBu (balanced line)
Frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-1 dB)
THD	less than 0.020% (typical)
Dynamic range	96 dB typical, A-weighted
Supported sampling rates	32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Headphone output

150 mW per channel maximum

Power supply	USB powered
Consumption	500 mA maximum

Dimensions	47.5 mm x 117 mm x 108 mm
Weight	0.86 kg including packaging

Questions frequently asked

Can the ART USB DI connect a computer to a mixing console?

The USB 2.0 input allows audio from a computer to be received and then sent to a console via a balanced XLR line-level output, up to +7.5 dBu.

Does transformer isolation reduce hum?

The XLR outputs feature switchable transformer isolation. This function helps reduce noise related to ground loop differences between the computer and the sound system.

Which sample rates are supported?

The conversion supports 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. The specified frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB.

Is headphone monitoring possible with this USB interface?

A 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone output is available on the front panel, with a maximum power of 150 mW per channel. The front volume control allows quick level adjustment. This output facilitates monitoring playback before sending it to the XLR output.