Echo Digital Audio has introduced the Echo 2, a combined personal mixer and USB audio interface.

Featuring innovative touch panel controls and premium microphone preamps, the Echo 2 is ideal for live performance and for recording.

The Echo 2 is compact enough to mount on a microphone stand, providing the performer with immediate control. It can work as a capable standalone mixer, as a professional grade computer audio interface, or both simultaneously.

Echo 2 audio interface

The Echo 2 is a versatile creative tool, with audio quality comparable to interfaces costing hundreds more.

Echo 2 features

  • Touch panel control surface for selecting:
    • Input type.
    • Input levels – EZ Trim auto setting option.
    • Output levels and muting.
    • Real-time hardware monitoring.
  • Two digitally controlled inputs switchable between:
    • High performance mic-preamps with 70dB of gain and +48V phantom power.
    • Balanced line level inputs.
    • High impedance guitar inputs.
  • Four outputs with adjustable volume
    • Balanced ¼” main outputs with muting.
    • 1/8” headphone output.
  • 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion up to 192 kHz.
  • USB 2.0 audio interface – supports Mac CoreAudio, ASIO, and Windows audio.
  • iPad compatible via Apple’s camera connection kit.
  • Includes microphone stand bracket, XLR adapter cables, and international AC adapter.
  • Powered by USB or external supply.
  • Just 5.4” x 3.6” x 1” (137mm x 92mm x 26mm) – 10 ounces (0.3 Kg).
  • Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, iOS 5, Win XP, Vista or Win7 32/64 bit.

The Echo 2 is available to purchase for $399 USD.

More information: Echo Digital Audio / Echo 2