ART usbphono+ User Manual
The USB PHONO PLUS will allow you to easily connect your turntable and any other stereo line
level input to your computer via USB. We hope that you enjoy the flexibility and superb sound
quality this preamp has to offer.
level input to your computer via USB. We hope that you enjoy the flexibility and superb sound
quality this preamp has to offer.
The USB PHONO PLUS is a high quality phono and line level preamplifier with USB, Optical, and
Line level outputs. Connectivity issues can be resolved by selecting the “Phono” or “Line” input
switch on the face of the unit and then routing the outputs into the computer, stereo receiver, or
recording equipment. If you plan to use the Phono Plus for SPDIF or TOSLINK sources, the internal
A/D converter is disabled to maintain a pure digital signal path via the USB output. Monitoring can be
done through the mini jack on the face of the unit (please note that you will be listening post A/D and
the computer). The “Line” level inputs are suitable for any Tape, CD, or other line level source that
you might have. Finally, the “Phono” input section has a built in RIAA standard EQ curve and
selectable low cut rumble filter for the most accurate playback and archiving of your records.
Line level outputs. Connectivity issues can be resolved by selecting the “Phono” or “Line” input
switch on the face of the unit and then routing the outputs into the computer, stereo receiver, or
recording equipment. If you plan to use the Phono Plus for SPDIF or TOSLINK sources, the internal
A/D converter is disabled to maintain a pure digital signal path via the USB output. Monitoring can be
done through the mini jack on the face of the unit (please note that you will be listening post A/D and
the computer). The “Line” level inputs are suitable for any Tape, CD, or other line level source that
you might have. Finally, the “Phono” input section has a built in RIAA standard EQ curve and
selectable low cut rumble filter for the most accurate playback and archiving of your records.
The USB PHONO PLUS can be powered by either an external 9V-150MA power source or directly
off the USB port, making remote recording easy. It will work with the USB audio device drivers built
into Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Apple OS9.1/OSX computers with native USB support. No
special drivers are needed. Inserting the USB PHONO PLUS allows you to upgrade your portable or
desktop audio interface in one quick and easy step.
off the USB port, making remote recording easy. It will work with the USB audio device drivers built
into Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Apple OS9.1/OSX computers with native USB support. No
special drivers are needed. Inserting the USB PHONO PLUS allows you to upgrade your portable or
desktop audio interface in one quick and easy step.
INSTALLATION:
1. Connect your turntable, tape player, CD player or other analog audio device leads to the RCA input
connectors on the USB PHONO PLUS or connect your digital audio device to the S/PDIF or OPTO
inputs on the USB PHONO PLUS.
connectors on the USB PHONO PLUS or connect your digital audio device to the S/PDIF or OPTO
inputs on the USB PHONO PLUS.
a. If the turntable has a separate ground wire, attach it to the ground terminal on the USB
PHONO PLUS. This is to reduce hum. (Unnecessary for digital output turntables.)
PHONO PLUS. This is to reduce hum. (Unnecessary for digital output turntables.)
b. Select “line” or “phono” input for the analog source type. Use the low cut filter for
removing turntable rumble or other low frequency noise if you would like.
removing turntable rumble or other low frequency noise if you would like.
NOTE: Inserting a plug into the S/PDIF IN disables the OPTO IN. Whenever there is a valid digital signal
present at either the OPTO IN or S/PDIF IN, these inputs will override the analog inputs. Therefore if the
OPTO or S/PDIF inputs are left connected, turn off the digital audio device to enable use of the analog inputs.
present at either the OPTO IN or S/PDIF IN, these inputs will override the analog inputs. Therefore if the
OPTO or S/PDIF inputs are left connected, turn off the digital audio device to enable use of the analog inputs.
2. Connect the USB PHONO PLUS to the appropriate inputs on your computer.
3. Determine the source of power to the USB PHONO PLUS.