USB DI Direct Boxes with (SPARK) USB output?
To use a USB DIRECT BOX XLR outputs
to feed the XLR input bus of my house mixer
with the USB output of my PositiveGrid SPARK amp,
(e.g., Peavey USB-P, On-Stage DB2150, Mackie MDB-USB, Radial USB-Pro, etc.)
I would have to fashion a dual USB type-B cable that is externally powered
to connect the USB Type-B output connector of my Spark
to the USB Type-B connector of the USB direct box?
We have XLR vacancies on our snake,
and wanting a clear stereo signal to our mixer is our motivation.
Checking any USB Type-B specification
we find that the USB Type-B connector
is normally to the slave unit that normally needs power;
whereas, the USB Type-A connector is to the host unit
that normally provides power.
Often the provided host power is not enough,
so we can find numerous mods on Youtube.
Using a powered USB hub is an option,
but I have boxes full of USB cables and USB power supplies to mod.
The intention is to make sure
the slave USB Type-B gets its 5 volts (if required),
and make sure the host connector power pin is disconnected
so as to not create problems having two power supplies
powering the 5 volt pin.
This mod is becoming more needed as many of us want to use
USB outputs of our amps and FX units into an analog chain.
The several USB Direct Boxes above fill this need,
albeit, with the proper cabling.
Cheers!