Angry Audio has eliminated that high-pitched background whine so common to computer sound cards and cheap USB audio interfaces. Its exclusive design galvanically isolates the computer power, ground and data connections from the audio circuitry. No more ground loops with your computer’s filthy power system. Just pure, clean, balanced, pro-level audio.
Anyone using computer audio has likely encountered the dreaded high-pitched whine rising up out of the noise floor. You might be thinking, “this is supposed to be perfect because it’s digital.” But your ears don’t lie. What is that annoying whine? That unwanted whistle is a symptom of a ground loop between your computer and your audio equipment via the sound card. It can be especially pronounced with the unbalanced audio found on many computer sound cards and motherboards.. But even balanced audio interfaces can whine. And the usual ground loop suppression techniques such as ground lifting don’t help. Enter the USB Analog Audio Gizmo.
Its audio inputs and outputs are fully balanced and capable of signal levels all the way up to +24dBu. The audio connections are on RJ45 connectors in the StudioHub+ format. So if your plant is using StudioHub, this will be right at home. And if you’re not using StudioHub, it includes StudioHub XLR adapters in the box.
The entire device is powered from your computer’s USB port, no external wall warts. So deployment couldn’t be easier. Plug into a USB port and you’re in business. It even includes the USB cable! Drop the USB Analog Audio Gizmo anywhere you need to get audio into or out of a computer. The device is class-compliant, meaning you won’t even need special drivers. When you plug it in, your computer (Windows, MacOS, Linux) will recognize it as a sound device and with a few clicks you’ll be ready to go.
The USB Analog Audio Gizmo is built for the rough realities of broadcast studios. The powder coated steel enclosure is virtually indestructible and convenient mounting tabs make it a snap to screw it to the underside of a table or the inside of a cabinet. It uses premium components with a wide design margin to deliver years of flawless 24/7 operation.