Tascam US-200 USB Audio Interface, 2-in/4-out

TASCAM's US-200 features the same great sound quality as our other best-selling interfaces. The lightweight, desktop design is perfect for studio use or for bringing along for recording with a laptop. The US-200 has two combo jack inputs and four RCA outputs, totaling 2-in and 4-out. It's powered through the USB jack so you don't need to carry along a wall wart.

A pair of full-featured inputs

The US-200 has a pair of combination jacks on the front panel that accept 1/4" or XLR jacks. This gives you the flexibility to attach microphones, line level sources, even plug a guitar or bass directly in. The microphone inputs provide phantom power for condenser microphones and plenty of gain for recording any source.

A direct monitor path is available suring 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.

Two pairs of RCA line outputs are provided, and each can have its own mix from your software. A stereo 1/4" headphone jack is also provided on the front panel, as well as MIDI in and out for keyboard controllers and other devices.

Cubase LE5 Included

Included with the US-200 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-200 supports most Mac and Windows software such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools 9.

Full Feature List

• 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