Pro-Ject Phono BoxUSB Phono PreAmpwith

Pro-Ject Phono Box USB - Premium Phono PreAmp with Line and USB Outputs

The Pro-Ject Phono Box USB is a high-quality phono preamplifier designed for exceptional vinyl playback and easy digital recording. Compatible with both MM and MC cartridges, it features analogue line output for your hi-fi system and USB output for seamless recording to PC or Mac.

Key Features

• Compatible with MM and MC cartridges (rear panel switch)
• Accurate RIAA equalisation for authentic vinyl sound
• 16-bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with USB output
• Simultaneous analogue line and USB digital outputs
• Works with Windows®, MacOS® and Linux operating systems without additional drivers
• Energy-efficient DC power supply with less than 1 watt standby power
• Gold-plated RCA sockets for optimal signal transfer
• Compact design available in black and silver finishes

Compatibility & Usage Tips

The Phono Box USB integrates seamlessly with professional recording software on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It uses built-in OS drivers, so no extra installation is needed. Mac users experiencing recognition issues can reset the USB bus by restarting with alt+cmd+p+r. To enable playback while recording on Mac OS X 10 and later, the free tool "LineIn" is recommended.

Specifications

Load Capacitance / Impedance	MM: 47kΩ / 120pF, MC: 100Ω / 120pF
Gain (MM)	40dB
Gain (MC)	60dB
Gain (Line Level Input)	11dB
Output Voltage (typical)	300mV/1kHz at 3mV/1kHz (MM input)
Maximum Output	9.5 Vrms (1kHz)
Noise Floor (MM)	86dB (94dB - A weighted)
Noise Floor (MC)	68dB (75dB - A weighted)
THD (MM / MC)	0.01% / 0.05%
RIAA Equalisation Accuracy	20Hz - 20kHz / max. 0.5dB
Phono Input / Line Output	1 pair RCA phono sockets
A/D Converter	16-Bit Delta Sigma
Sampling Rates	32, 44.1 and 48kHz
USB Output	Digital serial data protocol USB 1.1
Operating Systems	Windows®, MacOS® & Linux
Standby Power Consumption	< 1 Watt
Dimensions (W x H x D)	103 x 36 x 103 mm (109 mm with sockets)
Weight	540 g