Tascam US-122 Application Manual

US-122
US-122 Compact USB Audio/MIDI Interface
USB audio/MIDI computer
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interfacing
Mac and Windows
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compatible
Two XLR-fed phantom-
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powered mic inputs
with inserts
Two line/guitar level
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inputs
16 channels of MIDI I/O
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Adjustable zero-latency
˘
direct monitoring
Two line outputs with
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level control
Headphone output with
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level control
Self-powered via USB:
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perfect for both studio and
location recording
Includes ASIO, WDM,
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GSIF and Apple Core Audio
(OS X) drivers
Includes Cubasis VST
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8-track audio recording/
MIDI sequencing software
Includes GigaStudio 24
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sampling workstation
software
Compact and rugged
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die cast aluminum
construction
Dimensions: 149mm(H) x
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60mm(W) x 196mm(D)
Weight: 925g
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Applications Guide

T he 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.
I n
addition,
you get W"
b a l a n c e d
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
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,
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
at
capturing your creative musical ideas into
your computer.
Sound Manager
and Apple Core
Audio (OSX)
s o f t w a r e
s t a n -
dards.