The Echo 2 is a new product from Echo Audio with a USB interface that includes innovative touch panel controls, along with microphone preamps, making this product great for both live performances or studio use.

You won't need to use any sort of separate preamp or direct box, just connect your microphone or instrument. It also includes headphone and main outputs, EZ Trim, which allows you to set your inputs to your desired level with just the touch of a button, plus the mic preamps are low noise (-129 dBu EIN).

Key Features:

• USB 2.0 high speed interface with 9' cable
• Power from USB* or included international AC adapter
• Intuitive, simple touch panel controls
• Selectable microphone, balanced line, or high-impedance instrument inputs
• EZ Trim - Precisely set your inputs to the optimal level with the touch of a button
• Low noise (-129 dBu EIN) studio grade mic preamps
• Up to 75dB of gain
• Switchable +48V phantom power
• Two female XLR to male 1/4" TRS cables included
• Separate main and headphone outputs with adjustable volume and monitor levels and main mute
• Supports full duplex 2 channels in, 4 channels out operation at 24 bit, up to 192kHz sample rate
• Near zero latency hardware monitoring
• Adjustable mic stand bracket included

Price: $399 USD

More Information: Echo Audio