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Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter with Headphone Jack, Integrated Pre-amp with Mic Gain Control, Zero-Latency Monitoring, +48V Phantom Power for Condenser Microphones, 3m USB Cable and Storage Pouch
Brand | Shure |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
About this item
- Plug and Play USB Connectivity allows the convenience of digital recording
- Provides +48V Phantom power for use with condenser microphones
- Includes Padded, zippered pouch and USB cable (3m / 9.8ft)
- Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
- Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength
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Product information
Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 7.7 x 5.7 x 3 inches |
ASIN | B001PPXFAG |
Item model number | X2U |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #29,158 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #13 in Microphone Phantom Power Supplies |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 12, 2009 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connector Type | USB, XLR |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Operating System | Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X (10.1 or later) |
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Product Description
The Shure X2U XLR-to-USB signal adapter connects any XLR microphone to a computer for recording with headphone monitoring. Features include USB connectivity, integrated preamplifier with Microphone Gain Control, and Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback.
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Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter
Description:
XLR-to-USB signal adapter connects any XLR microphone to a computer for recording with headphone monitoring. Features include USB connectivity, integrated preamplifier with Microphone Gain Control, and Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback.
Features:
- USB Plug and Play connectivity
- Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X (10.1 or later)
- Integrated pre-amp with Microphone Gain Control allows control of input signal strength
- Zero Latency Monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation
- Headphone jack with volume control for monitoring
- Monitor Mix Control for blending microphone and playback audio
- Provides +48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones
- Includes 3 m USB cable and zippered pouch
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Volume control | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sound quality | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Easy to use | 4.7 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
For beginners | — | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Behmworks LTD | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
hardware interface | usb | — | usb | usb2.0 | — | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB, XLR, xlr | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB |
model year | 2014 | — | 2019 | 2014 | — | 2019 |
style | X2U (Micro USB) | MVX2U (USB-C) | 3rd Gen | Audio Interface | 4th Gen | 3rd Gen |
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Customers like the performance, sound quality, quality and ease of use of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it works great, the preamp is reasonably quiet and virtually free of hiss. They say it's a heavy duty professional instrument that doesn't degrade the quality much. They also appreciate the ease of setup and the plug-n-play design. Customers also mention that it'd be the best investment for their show.
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Customers like the performance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it works great, has consistently excellent results, and gets the job done. Some say that it's well built and has no problems at all. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the adapter.
"...1. Worked immediately in Windows. I plugged it in and it worked perfectly...." Read more
"It does as it says. Works great with the iPad Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, but you will need a conversion cable… Yo Share, please upgrade your..." Read more
"...So all in all, it's a handy and dandy, mostly intuitive, design and offering from Shure--and it appears heavy and solid enough to be worth the..." Read more
"...OBS (Streaming app) Along with Discord, but yeah the thing works great with my mic. Easy to figure out and install." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it has a yellow tube-sounding preamp with gain control, and a reasonably quiet preamp. The direct to microphone preamp output keeps things tidy, and it makes recording to a computer very easy.
"...But if you take the time to adjust this properly, the noise is minimal. Granted, I still have to use noise removal software before publishing...." Read more
"...The audio quality is top notch too. However, I wish Shure made a Bluetooth version that does away with the USB connection altogether...." Read more
"...Both had clarity and no audible problems...." Read more
"...and broadcasters around the world, Shure microphones are renowned for their audio fidelity, reliability and durability...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They mention it's well made, has excellent Shure quality, and is a heavy duty professional instrument. Some appreciate the metal construction and the quality output. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I only have a few.1. Weight. While I appreciate the metal construction because it's sturdy, it is also significantly heavier than the Icicle..." Read more
"...intuitive, design and offering from Shure--and it appears heavy and solid enough to be worth the asking price...." Read more
"...This allows you to control the gain and has the excellent Shure quality with the added benefit of easy portability..." Read more
"...It's super simple to use, it's very solidly built, it doesn't require batteries or software and it just works!..." Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They mention it's super simple to setup, plug-n-play, and flawless. They also say it has a sleek, easy-to-use design and that it'll set up for playback and monitoring easily. Customers also say the converter is simple, time efficient to install and that the installation is seriously brain dead.
"...So all in all, it's a handy and dandy, mostly intuitive, design and offering from Shure--and it appears heavy and solid enough to be worth the..." Read more
"...Easy to figure out and install." Read more
"...It's super simple to use, it's very solidly built, it doesn't require batteries or software and it just works!..." Read more
"I love this thing. Works flawlessly and is easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the value of the audio midi interface. For example, they say it's well worth the price, the best value in their sound recording setup, and a solid value. Some mention that it'll be a good investment for their show.
"...inexpensive mic was followed by a bigger and better USB mic, the moderately priced but versatile and rich-sounding Blue Yeti...." Read more
"...Well worth the money." Read more
"...At $100 it's certainly not cheap, but if you need something to give you decent recording capabilities in a home/home-office setting without going pro..." Read more
"...entry-level status of this unit is fine and I appreciate the relatively low price...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it's compact, easy to carry, and provides power to XLR mics. Some say it'll fit their Lenovo Yoga laptop fine. That said, most are happy with the portablity of the product.
"...and has the excellent Shure quality with the added benefit of easy portability (you can literally carry it in your pocket). Well worth the money." Read more
"I am several hours into trying to set this up. It fit my Lenovo Yoga laptop fine. Light came on. Power fine.Mic is a Shure 58...." Read more
"I love the compact size of this, and the fact that I didn’t need to clear space for one more box on my workstation desk...." Read more
"...supply, output volume control and a zero latency monitor into this small, solid, well-shielded metal wonder...." Read more
Customers like the controls of the audio midi interface. They say it has great features that provide many options for controlling and monitoring the signal. They also say it's a versatile piece of equipment that's handy and dandy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the controls and functionality of the product.
"The product feels heavy duty and have some nice features on the side of it to ensure quality input into your computer...." Read more
"...So all in all, it's a handy and dandy, mostly intuitive, design and offering from Shure--and it appears heavy and solid enough to be worth the..." Read more
"...But for the price, it's a decent accessory." Read more
"Flawless ease. Metal casing, sturdy. Great controls and indicator lights on device.I moved up from an icicle to this...." Read more
Customers like the power of the audio midi interface. They mention it's a great XLR to USB mic adapter that works well, provides power to your XL mics, and adds phantom power for mics. It allows using XR microphones with computers via the computer's USB connection, and is great for podcasting with boundary mics and individual mics that don't need all the gain.
"...So it's great for individual mics that don't need all the gain in the world, but not the SM7b." Read more
"...The Shure provides power to the microphone and setting it up for playback and monitoring is easy., but it is amazingly loud...." Read more
"...The mic gain on the preamp is adequate, but I'd personally like to see more gain-understanding that this is a trade off between sensitivity and..." Read more
"...The ability to add phantom power for mics is a must-have for those who use condensor microphones...." Read more
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1. Worked immediately in Windows. I plugged it in and it worked perfectly. The Icicle worked well for several months but was not always recognized immediately like I've seen with the Shure.
2. Metal body vs. a plastic body. From the moment I got the Icicle, it felt cheap. This Shure feels like it could get run over and work fine.
3. Clipping LED indicator. This let's you know when your mic level goes too high.
4. Ability to turn phantom power on/off. Added bonus, it has an LED indicating when it's on.
5. Gain. I've heard complaints about static, white noise, noise floor. But if you take the time to adjust this properly, the noise is minimal. Granted, I still have to use noise removal software before publishing. But this native noise is still much less (after adjustments) than what I have with my Blue Icicle.
6. Packaging and bag. You can say packaging is irrelevant, but it makes an impression. This came in a box with a carrying bag with a thick USB cord and straps for wrapping the cord. The Icicle came in a blister pack. Does my device work better because of packaging? No. Does it show the level of care and detail that the companies put in to their products? Yes. This may have no value to you, but it does to me. I also emailed and called Blue when I was having issues with my Icicle, but it's been a month and no reply.
No honest review is complete without dislikes. I only have a few.
1. Weight. While I appreciate the metal construction because it's sturdy, it is also significantly heavier than the Icicle. I carry my gear in a bag and the bag is noticeably heavier when this adapter is added.
2. Headphone default. I like that it has a headphone jack, but I don't want it defaulting to that headphone jack for my default audio out. When I start to record, I like to hear a sample of what it sounds like. Right now, I disconnect the adapter to play audio out of my speakers rather than connecting headphones. I'm sure there's a way to configure this in Windows so that the built-in headphone jack has a lower priority making my speakers the default audio-out device, but I haven't researched it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
I have both the Blue Icicle and the Shure adapter hooked in. I think the sound comparison between the two is not that much different. Both had clarity and no audible problems. The Blue Icicle feels less durable and only has one control which I've noticed has a sweet spot to work well. The Shure product volume control is easier to control. In my opinion, either one will work well for daily use. I've had my Blue Icicle for a few years and it still is going strong. Picking between the two, the Shure is the winner for the added controls and side headphone jack just to make sure the sound coming in is nice, However as mentioned The Blue Icicle is cheaper and still works so which ever is more appealing to you price vs. more control.
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Tuve una eventualidad yo diría que aislada ya que en mi primer pedido la unidad tenía un fallo con el indicador de phantom power pero amazon respondió profesionalmente reemplazandome el equipo por uno completamente nuevo.
El piso de ruido de este micro es increible asi como la cantidad de ganancia que le inyecta a microfonos dinamicos, en mi caso lo probé con un Audiotechnica AT2040 y genera excelentes resultados.
Definitivamente recomendado si buscas calidad, portabilidad y ahorrar espacio, muchos reviews en youtube se quejan de que el usb es tipo B, de los gorditos, pero honestamente esto es mejor ya que no se expone a que se doble facil como un USB C o un micro USB.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 20, 2023
Tuve una eventualidad yo diría que aislada ya que en mi primer pedido la unidad tenía un fallo con el indicador de phantom power pero amazon respondió profesionalmente reemplazandome el equipo por uno completamente nuevo.
El piso de ruido de este micro es increible asi como la cantidad de ganancia que le inyecta a microfonos dinamicos, en mi caso lo probé con un Audiotechnica AT2040 y genera excelentes resultados.
Definitivamente recomendado si buscas calidad, portabilidad y ahorrar espacio, muchos reviews en youtube se quejan de que el usb es tipo B, de los gorditos, pero honestamente esto es mejor ya que no se expone a que se doble facil como un USB C o un micro USB.
An 18 watt power brick is perfectly balanced, with no gain or loss in iPhone battery levels over 8 recording hours. I run a slightly larger one so I can trickle charge while recording. 20 watts gives me a 20% rise in iPhone charge over 8 recording hours.
I strongly suspect this configuration would work with other recent iPhone versions.
Got this today, have to say it is well constructed, made of metal, XLR plug is a good fit, a really good fit, plugs in and pulls out with no issues, needs a fair bit of gain on my LDC10 mic but the overall sound quality is good, no obvious self generated noise. You can monitor the sound as you record, this also supplies 48v phantom power from the USB port, comes with a small padded faux leather zip up bag and a very generous length USB lead.
Installs on Windows 10 with no issues, a great piece of equipment, a welcome addition to my sound bag and great value for money.
Very pleased.
Sous W7 l'installation est simple. On branche, il installe les pilotes (redémarrage de W7 nécessaire pour ma part) et elle apparait comme périphérique d'enregistrement dans vos DAW préférées. Attention toutes fois que les volumes et gains soient au minimum à l’allumage, ça évite les retour de boucles et autres désagréments pour les oreilles et les enceinte.
Pour l'instant que du positif.
Encore une fois bravo Amazon, livraison rapide et soignée.