WNAMM11: Two New Tascam USB Audio Interfaces

US US-200 and US-600 make their debut 15/01/11

US-600

Buying Choices

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Here's what Tascam has to say about their two new audio interfaces...
US-200
TASCAM's US-200 is a 2-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface for Mac and Windows computers, housed in a lightweight, portable chassis. Audio can be recorded at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution. Two high-quality XLR microphone inputs provide phantom power for condenser microphones. Four unbalanced RCA outputs are available on the rear panel, as well as a MIDI input and output for synths and drum machines.
A direct monitoring path is available on the US-200, for monitoring without the delay of going through computer software. The US-200 is buss-powered, meaning no additional power supply is required.
A copy of Cubase LE5 is included – the latest version of Steinberg's 48-track workstation software. 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-200 supports most Mac and Windows software such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools 9.
Whether you're just starting out or simply need a great-sounding portable interface, check out the TASCAM US-200.
US-200 SPECIFICATIONS

2-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface
96kHz/24-bit audio resolution
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

US-600
The TASCAM US-600 6-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface is the perfect choice for portable recording of multiple sources from your laptop computer. Four high-definition XLR microphone inputs include phantom power for detailed recording with condenser microphones. All channels can be passed to your computer with 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution.
Each input on the US-600 uses an XLR/TRS combo jack to support microphone or line level sources and includes a signal/clip LED to help you set your input level. Input 1 has an instrument-level switch for direct recording of guitar or bass, and a direct monitor path allows musicians to hear their performance without a delay from the computer. On the rear panel, the US-600 includes a pair of unbalanced outputs, MIDI input and output and a stereo S/PDIF digital in and out.
A copy of Cubase LE5 is included – the latest version of Steinberg's 48-track workstation software. 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-600 supports most Mac and Windows software such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools 9.
Perfect for laptop musicians, the TASCAM US-600 makes multi-microphone computer recording portable and affordable.
US-600 SPECIFICATIONS