http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2005/UAX220.html

LITERAL:
Digigram will introduce at NAB 2005 the a professional USB Audio interface that has been specifically designed for broadcast and other pro audio applications. The UAX220, which is barely bigger than a breakout cable and is supplied in a flat 17×22 cm (6 2/3″ x 8 2/3″) bag, combines Digigram’s audio performance with the ease of use of standard USB Audio.

«This product has been designed with the needs of broadcast journalists and other travelling audio professionals in mind. It’s a true plug-and-play device, making a single UAX220 the ideal solution for a user with multiple computers, for example a laptop computer on the road and a desktop computer in the newsroom or studio.» states Marc Benard, Digigram product manager for PC audio interfaces.

Some of the key features:
-2/2 balanced analog I/Os on Neutrik XLR connectors
-24-bit/48 kHz
-Premium dynamic range: >103 dB (A-weighted)
-1/4 inch (6,35 mm) Neutrik headphone output
-Dedicated headphone output stage for low impedance headphones
-Zero-latency direct monitoring
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