The ART Project Series USBMIX4 is a four-channel mixer for microphones, instruments and line sources. It also works as a USB audio interface with assignable recording and playback sources. It can run as a standalone analog mixer, or as a recording setup for podcasts with up to two microphones.
Channels 1 and 2 have combination XLR and 1/4" inputs that accept a microphone, a high-impedance instrument or a line-level source. Channel 1 has switchable 48V phantom power. Channel 2 has an impedance switch for HI-Z instrument sources. Both channels have a pad, gain, level and pan pots, and a two-band EQ. Channel 3 takes 1/4" TRS line-level sources, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input suits devices such as MP3 players and tablets.
The mixer works with Mac and PC computers. It is class-compliant and plug-and-play, so no drivers need to be downloaded. It can be powered over USB when connected to a computer, or by the included adapter for standalone use. A USB cable and Audacity software for recording, editing and basic mixing are included.
- Inputs
- 2 x combination XLR/1/4" (CH1 and CH2), balanced 1/4" TRS stereo or mono line input on CH3, 3.5mm TRS stereo Aux/MP3 input
- Main outputs
- Two balanced 1/4" TRS jacks, work with balanced or unbalanced lines
- Other outputs
- Stereo output, independent from the PC interface switch
- Headphones
- Stereo 1/4" TRS jack and a 3.5mm jack, with independent level control
- Phantom power
- Switchable 48V on channel 1
- Impedance
- Switchable HI-Z for instruments on channel 2
- Channel controls
- Pad, gain, level and pan pots, and two-band EQ on channels 1 and 2
- Indicators
- Red LED signal/clip indicator for channels 1 and 2
- USB
- USB 2.0 compliant, class-compliant, assignable record source, switchable USB playback to channels 1 and 2 or monitor
- Compatibility
- Mac and PC, no special drivers needed with most modern versions of Windows or Mac OS
- Power
- USB bus power or 5 VDC external power supply (included)
- Design
- Low-noise
- In the box
- USB cable, 5 VDC power adapter, Audacity recording software