Detail 01
16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB conversion
Choose 44.1 or 48 kHz from the computer for USB recording and playback.
Product detailSKU #1332174266172
ArtUSB Phono Plus Project Series
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
ART’s USB Phono Plus connects phono, line, and digital audio sources to a USB-equipped computer for recording, while also handling USB playback. Its RIAA phono preamp and switchable low-cut filter address rumble and noise during vinyl transfers. Set input level from the front-panel gain control, use the Signal/Clip LED to check it, and cue through the monitor/headphone output without latency. Optical TOSLINK and coaxial S/PDIF connections broaden its digital-routing role.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Transferring a vinyl collection to a computer with phono preamplification and low-cut filtering.
- Recording analog or supported digital sources through USB while monitoring the incoming signal.
- Computer audio setups that need TOSLINK or coaxial S/PDIF input routed to USB.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Use with computers or devices that do not provide a USB connection.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Switchable high-pass filter, -3 dB at 22 Hz
Lets you engage a low-cut filter when reducing rumble and noise in phono transfers.
Detail 03
RCA line output and 1/8-inch monitor/headphone output
Provides separate RCA preamp output and a compact monitor/headphone connection.
Detail 04
USB bus power or external 7–12 V DC / 9–12 V AC power
It can run from USB power or the listed external-power options.
Detail 05
1.85 x 4.6 x 4.5 inches
A compact interface footprint for a desktop recording or playback setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For turntable use, connect to the phono input; line sources use the line input.
- 02USB recording and playback operate at 44.1 or 48 kHz as selected from the computer.
- 03The monitor/headphone output is 1/8 inch, while the line output uses RCA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it transfer vinyl to a computer?
Yes. It has a built-in RIAA phono preamp and USB connection for transferring vinyl to a computer or laptop.
02Can I monitor while recording?
Yes. Its USB monitor/headphone output provides zero-latency monitoring of the input source.
03Which digital connections are available?
It provides TOSLINK optical input to USB, TOSLINK optical output from USB, and coaxial S/PDIF input to USB.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 10Hz - 50kHz
6 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 47k Ohms/100pf (phono), 270k Ohms (line)
- Power Requirements
- USB bus powered or 7-12V DC or 9-12V AC @ 150mA (external) Either polarity of the tip will work with DC power
- Analog Output Connection
- RCA (preamp line output) 1/8 inch (monitor/headphone output)
- Maximum Output Level
- +6dBu (1.4V rms)
- Analog Input Connections
- RCA (preamp / phono/line output)
- Maximum Input Level
- 40 mV rms @ 1 kHz (phono), +19dBu (line)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.35
- Dimensions
- 1.85 x 4.6 x 4.5 (in)
8 detailsOther
- Chassis Type
- All aluminum black anodized with integral rubber sides
- A D D A
- 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz, USB selectable from computer 0.4 ms A/D latency @ 44.1kHz
- Maximum Gain
- 45dB @ 1 kHz (phono), 6dB (line)
- Thd
- <0.01% typical @ 1kHz
- Filter Type Response
- Switchable, high pass (low cut) -3dB @ 22Hz
- Computer Interface
- USB 2.0 compliant
- Hum and Noise
- >90 dB below clipping
- Digital Audio Interface
- TOSLINK Opto In to USB, TOSLINK Opto Out from USB, S/PDIF coax (RCA) In to USB
