- Number of Channels: 2
- Number of Preamps: 2
- Sample Rate: 192 kHz / 24 bit
- Bit Depth: 24 bit
- Inputs: XLR-Jack
- Outputs: 6,3 mm Jack, Headphone Jack 6,3mm TRS
Carver Saturn II USB Audio Interface
The Carver Saturn II is a compact yet elegant USB audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and content creators who need reliable studio-quality sound in a portable format. Despite its small size, the interface delivers professional-level performance with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution, ensuring recordings with excellent clarity, detail, and dynamic range.
The device features two XLR/TRS combo inputs, allowing connection of microphones, instruments, or line-level sources. Its high-quality microphone preamps provide up to 60 dB of gain and include 48 V phantom power, making the interface suitable for both dynamic and condenser microphones. A dedicated 1 MΩ high-impedance instrument input also allows direct connection of guitars or basses without requiring an external DI box.
Operation is simple thanks to the large backlit central volume knob, which enables fast and precise level adjustment during recording or playback. For creators working with streaming platforms, podcasts, or live online performances, the built-in loopback function allows audio from software applications to be routed directly back into the recording stream.
Monitoring is equally convenient. A USB/DIRECT monitoring switch provides zero-latency monitoring so performers can hear themselves in real time without delay. The interface also includes a 6.3 mm headphone output with independent volume control, along with two TRS line outputs for connecting studio monitors or other audio equipment.
The Carver Saturn II is USB-C bus-powered, drawing power directly from the computer without requiring an external power supply. This makes it ideal for mobile recording setups and travel. The interface is fully compatible with Windows 10/11 and macOS 11–13, ensuring seamless integration with modern production environments.
Included Software – Carver Creative Pack
The interface comes with the Carver Creative Pack, giving users a powerful set of professional tools to start producing music immediately.
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Technical Specifications
Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Gain (mic preamps): up to 60 dB
Phantom power: 48 V
Instrument input impedance: 1 MΩ
Signal-to-noise ratio:
Mic / line inputs: 106 dB
Headphone output: 102 dB
Total harmonic distortion:
Inputs: 0.005%
Headphone output: 0.05%
Monitoring: USB/DIRECT switch (zero-latency monitoring)
Outputs: 2× TRS line outputs + 6.3 mm headphone output
Power: USB-C bus-powered
Compatibility: Windows 10/11, macOS 11–13
Dimensions: 12.5 × 11.3 × 3.3–6 cm
Weight: approx. 330 g
Package includes:
Carver Saturn II USB audio interface
USB-C cable
License for Steinberg Cubase LE
Full Carver Creative Pack software bundle
Number of Channels: 2
This product has two channels, giving you the flexibility to connect two audio sources at once. This configuration allows you to combine different instruments and effects, enriching your sonic expression and giving you more variability.
Number of Preamps: 2
The product features two preamplifiers, ensuring high-quality sound processing for two input channels. This system provides clear sound with low noise, ideal for stereo recording or using two microphones or instruments simultaneously.
Phantom Power: Yes
Phantom power provides the necessary voltage for condenser microphones that require an external power source to operate properly. This power supply is built directly into the microphone input, eliminating the need for additional power supplies.
Bit Depth: 24 bit
The 24-bit depth provides significantly more dynamic range and detail than standard 16-bit recording. With 24-bit depth, you can capture finer details and wider dynamic range, perfect for professional recording, mastering, and applications where accuracy and sound quality are critical.
Outputs
- Headphone Jack 6,3mm TRS
- 6,3 mm Jack
Headphone Output: Yes
The headphone output allows direct connection of headphones for private listening. This output provides a convenient way to enjoy the sound without disturbing others or ambient noise.
DA Conversion: Yes
DA conversion allows digital signals to be converted to analog signals with high accuracy. This process ensures that digital audio is reproduced with minimal distortion, preserving all the fine details and dynamics of the original sound. Thanks to high-quality DA conversion, the sound is clear, rich, and true to the original when played through speakers or headphones.
AD Conversion: Yes
High-quality AD conversion ensures that every detail and dynamic range of analog audio is preserved when converted to digital form, ideal for professional recording and production. This allows analog sound sources such as microphones and instruments to be accurately recorded in digital systems.
Тype
Audio Interface
Number of Channels
Number of Preamps
Phantom Power
Word Clock
ADAT
Interface
LAN
MIDI Interface
Software
Number of Input Ports
DA Conversion
AD Conversion
S/PDIF
USB
Yes
Ethernet
Analogue Inputs
Inputs
Instrument Inputs
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Optical Out
No
UK/EU Power supply included
No
Made in
China
Documents
Safety instructions
Please refer to the user manual for the specific safety instructions for this product.