The US-200 from Tascam is a 2-input/4-output USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface housed in a lightweight, portable chassis. The interface functions under both Mac OS X and Windows operating systems and records audio with up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution.
Dual high-quality microphone preamps with TRS/XLR Combi connectors can supply phantom power for use with condenser microphones. Four, rear panel unbalanced RCA outputs are available, as well as a MIDI input and output for controlling synthesizers and drum machines.
Input 1 will also accept an instrument input for use with an electric guitar or bass, or any other instrument source. Individual gain controls are available for both inputs. A direct monitoring path avoids the inherent delay that is otherwise caused when monitoring through computer software. The unit is buss-powered.
Cubase LE 5 software is included, allowing the user to immediate begin working. This version of Steinberg's workstation software features 48-track and VST plug-in support, while automated mixing and MIDI tracks allow the user to craft large productions without adding any other software.
The US-200 supports most other software for Mac and Windows, including Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools 9.
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz |
| Analog Input | 2 x 1/4" TRS/XLR Combi Microphone/Line (Input 1 also accepts 1/4" TS phone Instrument) |
| Input Impedance |
Microphone: 2.2kΩ Line: 15kΩ Instrument: 1MΩ |
| Input Level |
Microphone Nominal: -14dBu (0.15Vrms) Minimum: -57dBu (0.001Vrms) Maximum: +2dBu (0.98Vrms) Line Nominal: +4dBu (1.23Vrms) Minimum: -39dBu (0.008Vrms) Maximum: +20dBu (7.75Vrms) Instrument Nominal: -13dBu (0.22Vrms) Minimum: -56dBu (0.001Vrms) Maximum: +3dBu (1.41Vrms) |
| Analog Output |
4 x RCA phono 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone |
| Output Impedance | 200Ω |
| Output Level |
Line Nominal: -10dBu (0.32Vrms) Maximum: +6dBu (2.0Vrms) Headphone Maximum: 18mW + 18mW (1kHz, 0.1%, 32Ω) |
| Digital Input | No |
| Digital Output | No |
| Other Connectors | 1 x 4-pin USB type B (USB 2.0 high speed, 480MHz) |
| MIDI In/Out | 2 x 5-pin DIN |
| Sync In/Out | No |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| THD | 0.0045% or less (Line In to Line Out with minimum gain, 44.1kHz, JEITA) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 98dB or higher (Line In to Line Out with minimum gain, 44.1kHz, JEITA) |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1.0dB (44.1/48kHz, JEITA) 20Hz to 40kHz, +0.5/-1.5dB (88.2/96, JEITA) |
| Power Requirements |
Supplied via USB (5V, maximum current 500mA 2W power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) |
| System Requirements |
Mac PowerPC G4 1GHz or faster, or Intel processor OS X 10.5.8 or later, 10.6.3 or later 1GB RAM PC Pentium IV 1GHz or faster AMD Athlon 1GHz or faster, or equivalent processor Windows XP SP3 32-bit, SP2 16-bit or later/Vista SP2 32- or 64-bit or later/Windows 7 32- or 64-bit 1GB RAM |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.8 x 5.9 x 1.6" (172 x 151 x 41mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (0.48kg) |
| Specialties | Includes Cubase LE 5 software for Mac OS X and Windows |