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US-1800 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface

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Overview

A versatile 16-in/4-out audio interface bundled with Cubase LE5.

The US-1800 audio interface from Tascam offers a high amount of inputs for a minimum amount of cash. The US-1800 features up to 16 inputs and four outputs that are transmitted to your Mac or Windows computer over a high-speed USB 2.0 connection. There are a total of eight XLR microphone inputs with phantom power and 60 decibels of clean gain, as well as six balanced line inputs, stereo digital I/O and MIDI in/out. Also Included with the US-1800 is Cubase LE5 workstation software from Steinberg. This 48-track audio workstation includes must-have features like automation, plug-ins, mixing, editing and MIDI tracks.

US-1800 rackmountable 16x4 channel interface
TASCAM's US-1800 packs 8 mic, 6 line and two digital inputs into a single rack unit, more inputs than most interfaces in its price class. The 16-in / 4-out interface works with nearly any recording software from budget to pro, including Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools. It' compact enough to carry to live gigs, or mount it in a rack in your studio.

In addition to the digital input and output, a MIDI input and output is included for interfacing with synths and drum machines.

Full-featured inputs
Eight microphone inputs are provided right on the front panel for easy access. Phantom power is available for condenser microphones, and plenty of gain is available for recording virtually any source. Also on the front panel is a pair of 1/4" inputs. Each of these can be switched to instrument level for direct recording of your guitar or bass.

A direct monitor path is available during recording to prevent the delays that can occur when recording to computer. This allows the musician to hear the input directly to the output without any delay so that timing isn't distracted by echos.
A total of six balanced line inputs can be attached using the front and rear panel jacks. A set of balanced line outputs are provided to connect to monitors, and a S/PDIF digital input and output is provided for use with high-end synths and processing gear. A stereo 1/4" headphone jack is also provided for monitoring.

Cubase LE5 Included
Included with the US-1800 is a copy of Cubase LE5, a 48-track workstation application with the features to create polished productions. VST plug-in support, automated mixing and MIDI tracks allow you to craft large productions without adding any other software.

If you want to use your own software, the US-1800 supports most Mac and Windows software such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools.

Features

  • 16-in / 4-out USB 2.0 audio interface
  • Eight XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
  • Six 1/4" balanced line inputs, ideal for guitars and other instruments
  • Four 1/4" balanced line outputs
  • Digital S/PDIF coaxial I/O
  • MIDI in/out for interfacing with synths and drum machines
  • Includes a copy of Cubase LE5 49-track workstation software

More inputs, more sources, less hassle. Order the US-1800 today.

Specs

US-1800 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Specifications:

Input/output ratings
    Analog audio input/output
      MIC inputs (Balanced) terminals (MIC IN 1-8)
      • Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
      • Input impedance: 2.2 kÎ
      • Nominal input level: “2 dBu (0.615 Vrms)
      • Minimum input level: “58 dBu (0.00098 Vrms)
      • Maximum input level: +14 dBu (3.882 Vrms)
      Guitar inputs (Unbalanced) terminals (GUITAR 9-10)
      • Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
      • Input impedance: 700 kÎ
      • Nominal input level: -6dBV (0.501 Vrms)
      • Minimum input level: -52dBV (0.0025 Vrms)
      • Maximum input level: +10dBV (3.162 Vrms)
      Line input (Balanced) terminals (Line IN 9-10)
      • Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
      • Input impedance: 10 kÎ
      • Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.228 Vrms)
      • Minimum input level: -42dBu (0.0062 Vrms)
      • Maximum input level: +20dBu (7.746 Vrms)
      Line input (Balanced) terminals (Line IN 11-14)
      • Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
      • Input impedance: 10 kÎ Nominal input level: -10dBV (0.3162 Vrms)/+4dBu (1.228 Vrms) Maximum input level: +6dBV (1.995 Vrms)/+20dBu (7.746 Vrms)
      Line output (Balanced) terminals (Line OUT 1-4)
      • Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
      • Output impedance: 100Î
      • Nominal output level: +4dBu (1.228 Vrms)
      • Maximum output level: +24dBu (12.277 Vrms)
      Monitor output (Balanced) terminals (Monitor L/R)
      • Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
      • Output impedance: 100Î
      • Nominal output level: +4dBu (1.228 Vrms)
      • Maximum output level: +24dBu (12.277 Vrms)
      Headphone output jack (PHONES)
      • Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") Standard Stereo phone jack
      • Maximum output: 50 mW + 50 mW (1kHz, 1%, 32Î load)
      Digital audio input/output
        Coaxial (DIGITAL IN) terminal
        • Connector: RCA pin jack
        • Compatible signal format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
        • Input impedance: 75Î Level: 0.5 Vp-p/75Î
        Coaxial (DIGITAL OUT) terminal
        • Connector: RCA pin jack
        • Compatible signal format: Selectable in the Control
        • Panel between IEC60958 Consumer (S/PDIF) and
        • IEC958 Professional (AES/EBU)
        • Output impedance: 75Î
        • Level: 0.5 Vp-p/75Î
        Control input/output
          MIDI input (MIDI IN) jackConnector: DIN 5 pinFormat: Standard MIDI format
            MIDI output (MIDI OUT) jackConnector: DIN 5 piFormat: Standard MIDI format
              USB terminalConnector: USB B type 4 pinFormat: USB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz)
                Audio performance
                  Frequency response20Hz-20kHz, +1/-1dB (44.1/48kHz)20Hz-40kHz, +1/-3dB (88.2/96kHz)(MIC IN-Line OUT, Gain knob set to minimum, JEITA)
                    Signal-to-noise ratio96dB or more (MIC IN-Line OUT, Gain knob set tominimum, 44.1kHz, JEITA)
                      Total harmonic distortionLess than 0.01% (MIC IN-Line OUT, Gain knob set to minimum, JEITA)
                        Dimensions (WxHxD)Without projections: 482.6mm x 44mm x 280mm/19" x 1.732" x 11.02"With projections: 482.6mm x 44mm x 300.4mm/19" x 1.732" x 11.83"Weight: 3.1kg/6.834lb.Operating temperature5 to 35C/41 to 95°:F
                          GeneralSampling frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96kHzQuantization bit rate: 16/24-bitPower: Exclusive AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L, included)AC input: 100-240 V, 1.0 A DC output: +12 V, 2.0 APower consumption: 7.2W
                            Computer requirements
                              Windows
                                Supported Operating systemWindows XP 32-bit SP2 or later (Excluding Media Center Edition)Windows XP 64-bit SP2 or laterWindows Vista 32-bit SP2 or laterWindows Vista 64-bit SP2 or laterWindows 7 32-bitWindows 7 64-bit
                                  Supported computer systemWindows compatible computer with a USB2.0 portCPU/clock: Pentium 4 1.4GHz or faster AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster (or equivalent processor)Memory: 512MB or more for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit1GB or more for Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 32-bit2GB or more for Windows 7 64-bit
                                    Macintosh
                                      Supported operating system:Mac OS X v10.5.8 for Intel processor, or Power PC G4 Mac OS X v10.6 or later for Intel processor
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