Tascam has launched two stylish, lightweight, units perfectly suited for mobile musicians and home recording enthusiasts: the US-200 and US-600 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interfaces. Each has a MIDI input and output, and each uses USB 2.0 for high-speed, low-latency conversion. Both interfaces have a ¼” stereo headphone output with zero-latency direct monitoring, switchable in either mono or stereo.
The US-200 is a two-in/four-out interface with a pair of XLR/TRS combo jacks feeding high-quality microphone preamps with phantom power. Input 1 can be switched to instrument level for direct recording of guitar and bass. Four RCA outputs are included on the rear panel. The US-200 is bus powered from the USB input, removing the need of a wall-wart supply.
US-200 Features:
– 2-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface
– Two mic preamps with phantom power, XLR/TRS combo jacks
– Four unbalanced RCA outputs
– MIDI input and output
– Signal Present and Overload meter LEDs on each input
– Line Out/Phones level control
– Monitor mix level control and Mono/stereo switch for direct input monitoring
– Instrument (high impedance) switch for input 1 with indicator LED
– Includes Cubase LE5 48-track workstation recording software
The US-600 is a six-in/four-out interface with four XLR/TRS combo mic inputs, two on the front and two on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital in and out are available for direct digital connection to external preamps, drum machines and processors.
US-600 Features:
– 6-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface
– Four mic preamps with phantom power, XLR/TRS combo jacks
– Two unbalanced RCA outputs
– S/PDIF stereo digital input and output
– MIDI input and output
– Signal Present and Overload meter LEDs on each input
– Line Out/Phones level control
– Monitor mix level control for direct input monitoring
– Mono/stereo monitoring switch for input 1/2 and 3/4
– Instrument (high impedance) switch for input 1 with indicator LED
– Includes Cubase LE5 48-track workstation recording software
More info on www.tascam.com