Tascam US-122 - Manual

06/30/03

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Applications Guide

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USB audio/MIDI computer
interfacing

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Mac and Windows
compatible

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Two XLR-fed phantom-
powered mic inputs
with inserts

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Two line/guitar level
inputs

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16 channels of MIDI I/O

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Adjustable zero-latency
direct monitoring

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Two line outputs with
level control

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Headphone output with
level control

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Self-powered via USB:
perfect for both studio and
location recording

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Includes ASIO, WDM,
GSIF and Apple Core Audio
(OS X) drivers

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Includes Cubasis VST
8-track audio recording/
MIDI sequencing software

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Includes GigaStudio

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sampling workstation
software

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Compact and rugged
die cast aluminum
construction

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Dimensions: 149mm(H) x
60mm(W) x 196mm(D)

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Weight: 925g

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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.

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addition,
you get

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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 at
44.1kHz or 48kHz ensures better-than-
CD-quality recording.

On the output side, the US-

122

includes line outs and a

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" 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™

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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,

Sound Manager

and Apple Core

Audio (OSX)

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dards.

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

capturing your creative musical ideas into
your computer.

US-

122

Compact USB Audio/MIDI Interface