LightSnake for Microphones

[Lorddiagram]

Disclaimer: I work with this product.

I thought this forum would be interested in a product that was announced today. The SoundTech LightSnake for Microphones.

This is a cable with a USB tip on one end and an XLR tip on the other. No drivers needed for WIndows XP and Mac OS. It uses the computer's USB power for a preamp as well as A/D converter that is integrated in the cable.

more info: http://soundtech.com/lightsnake/xlr10.asp

lD



Chicago, IL. – October 31, 2006 - SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, announced today the release of the LightSnake, an intelligent microphone-to-PC cable with embedded analog to digital converter and signal booster. The LightSnake features SoundTech’s patented “Live when Lit” technology cable ends that glow and flash indicating when sound is being transmitted.

The LightSnake USB intelligent microphone cable connects with any standard microphone and plugs directly into the PC USB port, dramatically reducing the cost and clutter traditionally associated with digital recording

 

[kojdogg]

Cool-- is this limited to 16 bit 48 khz as most usb mics are?

 

[mshilarious]

Spec sheet says 16 bit with 81dB dynamic range, with +20dB boost. Does not mention any provision for phantom power, so that +20dB boost could be wanting with a dynamic mic. Does not sound like anything for serious recording, you can hit that dynamic range straight into onboard sound.

 

[kojdogg]

Ah yes-- I was too lazy to click the link and do some light reading