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US-122MKII USB 2.0 2-channel Audio/MIDI Interface

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Overview

Offers superior performance in a smaller package.

The Tascam US-122 MKII seamlessly continues the worldwide success of its predecessors, the US-122 and US-122L, offering improved recording quality from a USB MIDI interface further reduced in size. Since it doesn't require an additional power supply, this portable audio interface is perfect for creating stereo recordings with a laptop computer wherever you go. Or use it to substitute the on-board soundcard of your Windows or Macintosh computer to play back music or video files with better sound quality.

XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and high-quality preamps are the basis for good-sounding recordings while input signals can be listened to by headphones with zero latency. Line-level sources or an instrument can be connected as well. The Tascam US-122 MKII has a mono switch, one MIDI input and one MIDI output, and a line output on RCA connectors.

The US-122MKII USB MIDI interface supports sample rates up to 24-bit/96kHz at resolution. While commercial audio CDs are produced at 44.1 kHz/16-bit, this interface offers you more than double the sample rate which means more detail for your recordings. (If you need four instead of two channels of simultaneous recording or playback and an additional digital I/O, have a look at the Tascam.

Features

  • Provides two audio inputs and two audio outputs for a Windows or Macintosh computer
  • Two XLR mic inputs
  • Switchable phantom power (48 volt)
  • High-quality, low-noise mic preamps
  • Two analog line inputs (one switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.)
  • One MIDI input, one MIDI output
  • USB 2.0 equipped (also supports USB 1.1)
  • Up to 96-kHz/24-bit for high quality recordings
  • Zero-latency hardware monitoring with level control and mono switch
  • Level control for headphones and line output
  • USB-powered, no AC adapter required
  • Solid aluminum side panels
  • Cubase LE4 included

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Specs

US-122MKII USB 2.0 2-channel Audio/MIDI Interface Specifications:

Host computer compatibility:
    Windows
    • Operating systems: Windows XP 32 bit SP2/SP3, Windows XP 64 bit SP2, Windows Vista 32 bit SP2, Windows Vista 64 bit SP2
    • or later
    • Computer: Windows compatible computer with a USB port (USB 2.0 is recommended)
    • CPU/clock: Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or faster
    • AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster (or equivalent processor)
    • Memory: 512 MB or more for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit
    • 1 GB or more for Windows XP 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit
    Macintosh
    • Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.5.6, or later
    • Computer: Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
    • CPU/clock: Power PC G4, 1 GHz or faster, or Intel processor
    • Memory: 512 MB or more
    Analogue audio inputs and outputs
    • Mic input: XLR, balanced
    • Nominal input level
    • ”58 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC), 14 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Maximum input level: +2 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Headroom: 16 dB
    • Input impedance: 2.2 kOhm
    • Line input: 6.3-mm jack, unbalanced
    • Nominal input level: ”40 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC): +4 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Maximum input level: +20 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Headroom: 16 dB
    • Input impedance: 15 kOhm
    • Guitar input (LINE/GUITAR IN R, GUITAR position): 6.3-mm jack, unbalanced
    • Nominal input level: ”51 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC)
    • -7 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Maximum input level: +9 dBV (INPUT control set to LINE)
    • Headroom: 16 dB
    • Input impedance: 1 MOhm
    • Line output (LINE OUT): RCA, unbalanced
    • Nominal output level: ”10 dBV
    • Maximum output level: +6 dBV
    • Output impedance: 200 Ohm
    • Phones output (PHONES): 6.3-mm stereo jack
    • Maximum output power: 18 mW + 18 mW (32 Ohm)
    Other inputs and outputs
    • MIDI IN and MIDI OUT: 5-pin DIN connector (conform to MIDI specification)
    • USB port: USB series B connector (4-pin)
    • Format: USB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz), USB 2.0 Full speed (12 MHz, USB 1.1 equivalent)
    Audio performance
    • Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz (USB 2.0, High-speed only)
    • Bit depth: 16/24 bit
    • Frequency response (MIC IN to LINE OUT), 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate: 20 Hz “ 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/”1 dB
    • Frequency response (MIC IN to LINE OUT), 88.2/96 kHz sampling rate: 20 Hz “ 40 kHz, +0.5/”1.5 dB
    • Signal-to-noise ratio (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF), Through ADC and DAC: 98 dB(A)
    • Signal-to-noise ratio (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF), Through direct monitor: 107 dB(A)
    • Total harmonic distortion (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 1 kHz, +20 dBu input, 20 kHz LPF), Through ADC and DAC: 0.0045%
    • Total harmonic distortion (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 1 kHz, +20 dBu input, 20 kHz LPF), Through direct monitor: 0.002%
    Power supply and other specifications
    • Power supply: via USB (5 V, max. 500 mA)
    • Operating temperature: 5”35 C
    • Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.04" x 5.35" x 1.85" (179 x 136 x 47 mm)
    • Weight: 0.7 kg
    • Included accessories: USB cable, Cubase LE4
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