At $49.99 MSRP, the single-channel CX1 is the perfect "on the go" interface for podcasters or music producers who want a small, great-sounding interface with 48-volt phantom power for recording using a condenser mic.

I found using the CX1 very easy. It's connected and powered via an included USB-C cable connected to your laptop. The CX1 features an XLR Combi input jack located right on the front panel that accommodates either a microphone using an XLR connector or a line level signal using its 1/4-inch connector. The CX1 has a smooth feeling Gain control for setting recording levels, a stereo headphone jack, and also a full-range Monitor control for setting the volume of the headphones and also the L/R output from the rear panel RCA jacks.

The CX2 has individual signal present and clip LEDS for both inputs and a separate headphone volume control. Other features are the Mono/Off/Stereo switch for combining inputs 1 and 2 into mono recordings for podcasting and like the CX1; the CX2 has an on/off switch for 48-volt phantom power on the read panel.

Both the CX1 and CX2 deliver high-quality professional recordings at up to 24-bit resolution and at up to 96-kHz sample rates. Both units have front panel headphone jacks and rear panels with L/R outputs and USB-C jacks. Both units are compatible with nearly any recording software on Windows or Macintosh operating system and have 2-year warranties.

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