Product Specifications

Manufacturer

MINIDSP

Summary

The USBStreamer B is a miniature multi-channel USB to ADAT/Toslink interface with native support for audio files format up to 24bit/192kHz. Operating in ADAT or Toslink depending on the loaded firmware, the unit is versatile and very cost effective. In the ADAT mode, the USBStreamer B makes the retrofit of outboard DAC/ADC interfaces a child’s play. A simple firmware update and one can enjoy streaming of stereo (Toslink) audio over the same optical connector.

The USBStreamer utilizes high speed USB2.0 along with the Audio Class 2.0 implementation to simultaneously provide up to 8channels of playback along with 8channel of recording over the ADAT standard. The unit is USB self powered and installed in a matter of seconds with compatible ASIO drivers for both Mac/Windows platforms. An easy and flexible system integration that follows the footsteps of the miniDSP product line.

Features
USB to TOSLINK/ADAT interface
Pocket size/low power design
Stereo up to 192kHz Transmit & Receive (Toslink mode)
Multichannel (up to 8) @ 48/44.1kHz for ADAT transmit/Receive

Hardware
XMOS multi-core IC
USB 2.0 interface
Low jitter clocks
26Mbps optical transmit/receive
Asynchronous USB clocking
44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192KHz for Toslink
44.1/48kHz for ADAT
Optical Receiver/Transmitter

OS compatibility
WinXP/Vista/7 Thesycon driver
Mac OS X driverless
Linux ALSA compliant

Power
USB Bus powered

Applications
USB to Toslink stereo interface
USB to ADAT multichannel interface