External sound card for recording on PC and MAC, maximum resolution of 24 bits/96 kHz, DSP effects – 4-band EQ, compressor/limiter, expander/gate, 2×mic/line inputs (2×combo, phantom power, inst./mic switch, HPF), S/PDIF IN/OUT, MIDI IN/OUT, L+R monitor output (2×TRS), headphone output (6.3 mm jack), USB, recording software Tracktion 2. Complete compact recording solution for PC/MAC. Recording music on PC or Mac has been greatly simplified with the introduction of SPIKE. Spike is a complete recording solution, consisting of the XD-2, a USB 24-bit 96kHz Audio/MIDI Interface, featuring high-quality MACKIE microphone preamps and integrated SHARC DSP. Incredibly easy to use is the TRACKTION 2 software, with unlimited track recording capability and VST plug-in support. The included Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Warmer Phaser plug-in adds the finishing touch. The XD-2 is a two-channel mic/line/instrument USB audio-midi interface with 24-bit, 96kHz resolution. It includes high-quality internal effects, support for ASIO 2.0, WDM, OSX Core Audio. Despite its small size, it provides exemplary sound quality, dynamics, EQ, and monitoring options. Equipped with an integrated SHARC Digital Signal Processor, the XD-2 allows for monitoring recorded audio with extremely low latency, as well as powerful dynamic signal processing, all adjustable and controllable through a clear interface on your computer. XD-2 Key Features: - 2 channels 24-bit/96kHz USB audio and MIDI interface for Mac or PC - 2 mic/line/instrument inputs with high-headroom Mackie microphone preamps - Integrated SHARC chip for full dynamics & EQ control with intuitive operation, all without overloading your computer's processor - Low-latency monitoring - DSP available for mixdown - Easily fits in a laptop bag due to its compact design with folding foot TRACKTION 2 Key Features: - Simple and clear interface - everything on one screen - Unlimited track count for seamless recording, mixing, and mastering - Supports sample rates up to 192kHz - Imports and exports all major file types - Easy audio editing with drag and drop functionality - Ability to "freeze" tracks to save CPU resources - Supports VST instruments and plugins - ReWire support for use with Reason software - MIDI programming and editing - Built-in QuickTime support - 64-bit internal mix for perfect sound quality - Integrated sampler - MIDI mapping for external controllers - MTC in/out, MIDI Clock out, MMC send/receive Complete compact recording solution for PC/MAC. Recording music on PC or Mac has been greatly simplified with the introduction of SPIKE. Spike is a complete recording solution, consisting of the XD-2, a USB 24-bit 96kHz Audio/MIDI Interface, featuring high-quality MACKIE microphone preamps and integrated SHARC DSP. Incredibly easy to use is the TRACKTION 2 software, with unlimited track recording capability and VST plug-in support. The included Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Warmer Phaser plug-in adds the finishing touch. XD-2 is a two-channel mic/line/instrument USB audio-midi interface with 24-bit, 96kHz resolution. It includes high-quality internal effects, support for ASIO 2.0, WDM, OSX Core Audio. Despite its small size, it provides exemplary sound quality, dynamics, EQ, and monitoring options. Equipped with an integrated SHARC Digital Signal Processor, the XD-2 allows for monitoring recorded audio with extremely low latency, as well as powerful dynamic signal processing, all adjustable and controllable through a clear interface on your computer. XD-2 Features: - 2-channel 24-bit/96kHz USB audio and MIDI interface for Mac or PC - 2 mic/line/instrument inputs with high-headroom Mackie microphone preamps - Integrated SHARC chip for full dynamics & EQ control with intuitive operation, all without overloading your computer's processor - Low-latency monitoring - DSP available for mixdown - Easily fits in a laptop bag due to its compact design with folding foot TRACKTION 2 Features: - Simple and clear interface - everything on one screen - Unlimited track count for seamless recording, mixing, and mastering - Supports sample rates up to 192kHz - Imports and exports all major file types - Easy audio editing with drag and drop functionality - Ability to "freeze" tracks to save CPU resources - Supports VST instruments and plugins - ReWire support for use with Reason software - MIDI programming and editing - Built-in QuickTime support - 64-bit internal mix for perfect sound quality - Integrated sampler - MIDI mapping for external controllers - MTC in/out, MIDI Clock out, MMC send/receive - Powerful project management features