Glensound Mini Cub USB Audio Interface

Product overview

The Glensound Mini Cub USB Audio Interface is a small, rugged USB audio interface designed for professional audio ingest to PCs and Macs while simultaneously monitoring stereo return audio. It provides a single XLR mic/line input with Glensound’s Referee compressor/limiter, 24 bit 48 kHz digital audio and USB powering, making it well suited to portable broadcast, podcast and voiceover applications where space and simplicity are critical.

Key features

• Compact USB audio interface for Macs and PCs with 24 bit 48 kHz conversion
• Single XLR input switchable between line, mic and mic with 48 V phantom power
• Integrated Referee compressor/limiter to manage input peaks and avoid clipping
• Front-panel input level control and 4-segment LED meter for clear gain setting
• USB-powered via mini USB with robust Neutrik-style screw connector
• Stereo return monitoring on 6.35 mm headphone output with level control
• Mix control between send and return audio for flexible monitoring balance
• Heavy-duty metal housing optimised for demanding broadcast use

Connectivity and I/O

The Glensound Mini Cub provides a single balanced XLR mic/line input on the chassis, feeding both channels of the USB audio connection for straightforward mono ingest into common DAW, codec and recording applications. A mini USB connector with a locking, water- and dust-resistant surround carries both power and audio to the host computer, eliminating the need for an external PSU. Stereo return audio from the host is available on the 6.35 mm headphone jack, with a dedicated mix pot allowing the operator to blend local input and USB return, making the unit a practical partner for other broadcast audio interfaces and USB devices in compact setups.

In operation

In daily use the Glensound Mini Cub USB Audio Interface gives engineers and talent a straightforward way to connect a single professional microphone or line source to a computer while maintaining controlled monitoring. The onboard compressor/limiter helps manage unpredictable source levels, and the clear front-panel controls keep operation intuitive in busy environments. For facilities and freelancers already using the Glensound broadcast audio range, the Mini Cub offers a robust, broadcast-grade USB interface that travels easily and integrates cleanly into mixed hardware/software workflows.