Tascam dimensions Applications Guide, US-122 Compact USB Audio/MIDI Interface

US-122 Applications Guide

US-122 Compact USB Audio/MIDI Interface

06/30/03 Page 1 of 4

˘USB audio/MIDI computer interfacing

˘Mac and Windows compatible

˘Two XLR-fed phantom- powered mic inputs with inserts

˘Two line/guitar level inputs

˘16 channels of MIDI I/O

˘Adjustable zero-latency direct monitoring

˘Two line outputs with level control

˘Headphone output with level control

˘Self-powered via USB: perfect for both studio and location recording

˘Includes ASIO, WDM,

GSIF and Apple Core Audio (OS X) drivers

˘Includes Cubasis VST

8-track audio recording/ MIDI sequencing software

˘Includes GigaStudio 24 sampling workstation software

˘Compact and rugged die cast aluminum construction

˘Dimensions: 149mm(H) x 60mm(W) x 196mm(D)

˘Weight: 925g

The TASCAM US-122 creates a compact, portable bridge between your music and your computer, whether you’re record- ing using microphones, guitars or MIDI synthesizers. Two great-sounding, high- headroom Tascam microphone inputs allow you to record the most challenging vocal or musical sources. These mic inputs feature professional Neutrik® XLR con- nectors and switchable phantom power, which means they’re ready for any micro-

phone you can throw at it.

In

addition, yougetW" balanced line inputs, with select- able guitar level, for compatibility with anything in your studio from guitars and basses to VCRs and drum machines. Each channel gives you

a hefty level knob, signal

and overload lights to make setting lev- els a snap. You also get an insert point on each channel for patching in hardware gear such as compressors, gates and EQs. For better performances when overdub- bing, the US-122 features zero-latency Direct Monitoring. (See the sidebar on Direct Monitoring for more informa- tion). Twenty-four-bit resolution at 44.1kHz or 48kHz ensures better-than- CD-quality recording.

On the output side, the US-122 includes line outs and a W" headphone out

–each with individual level controls – so you don’t need to switch off your speak- ers to work on headphones. Synthesizers and samplers can be patched in using the MIDI input and output. And you’ll want to connect your MIDI gear with the included GigaStudio™ 24 software, the world’s biggest, best-sounding sampler, and a special copy of Steinberg’s® Cubasis™

software. The included drivers work with Mac® or PC com- puters, and add support for ASIO, WDM, GSF, Sound Manager and Apple Core Audio (OSX) s o f t wa r e s t a n -

dards.

Since the US-122 is powered through the USB cable, you wont need a wall-wart power supply

to use it with a laptop when inspiration strikes on the road. And if you hit any bumps in the road, you’ll appreciate the US-122’s solid, steel chassis and robust con- struction. With exceptional sound qual- ity, professional analog inserts, 16-channel MIDI I/O and zero latency direct monitor- ing, it’s clear the US-122 is the ideal tool for capturing your creative musical ideas into your computer.