Tascam Audio/MIDI-iU2

The Tascam iU2 is a premium sound-quality audio interface for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It includes all of the features of Tascam's best-selling USB audio interfaces, including a pair of high-quality microphone inputs. The XLR inputs have phantom power for use with studio condenser microphones. These feed an onboard microphone preamp and A/D converter for better sound performance than those built into the iOS device – true stereo recording with low noise and less tendency to distort. The inputs also accept line-level signals or you can plug a guitar or bass directly into your device.

In addition to compatibility with iOS devices, the iU2 also works with Mac and Windows computers. A zero-latency monitoring path allows musicians to hear themselves directly through the unit, without any distracting delay. MIDI in and out are provided to interface with synths and drum machines, and a digital output connects to digital mixers or recorders.

Features

Audio/MIDI interface for mobile recording using an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch 4G
Can also be used with Macintosh and Windows computers (supports WDM as well as CoreAudio and CoreMIDI)
TRS balanced mic/line input (up to 24 dB input level)
Phantom power for condenser microphone (needs external USB power)
Left channel switchable to instrument level
Latency-free direct input monitoring
Coaxial digital output
RCA unbalanced line output
Headphones output
Audio resolution:
- 44.1kHz/16-bit with iPhone4/iPad/iPod Touch 4G
- 48kHz/16-bit and 44.1kHz/16-bit with Mac/PC
Supplies power to the iOS unit when connected to a USB bus
Supports iOS 4.3 or later
Tascam 2-track recording app can be downloaded from AppStore at no charge
TRS/XLR conversion cables included to connect sources with standard XLR cables
Mini jack/MIDI conversion cables included

Specifications

MIC 1/2 input: 6.3 mm TRS standard jack
Input impedance: 2.2 kOhm
Nominal input level: –63 dBu to –17 dBu
Maximum input level: –1 dBu
Line L/R input: 6.3 mm (1/4") standard TRS jack
Input impedance: 10 kOhm
Nominal input level: –38 dBu to +8 dBu
Maximum input level: +24 dBu
Guitar input: 6.3 mm standard TS jack
Input impedance: 1 MOhm
Nominal input level: –55 dBV to –12 dBV
Maximum input level: +4 dBV
Line output L/R (unbalanced): RCA pin jack
Output impedance: 100 Ohm
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
Headphones output: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Maximum output power: 10 mW + 10 mW

Coaxial (DIGITAL OUT): RCA pin jack
Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Output impedance: 75 Ohm
Output level: 0.5 Vpp/75 Ohm

MIDI input (MIDI IN): 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Format: Standard MIDI format
MIDI output (MIDI OUT): 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Format: Standard MIDI format
USB: Mini-B type 5 pin
Format: USB 2.0 Full speed (12 Mbit/s)
iOS Dock (Dock cable): iOS Dock type 30 pin
Format: USB 2.0 Full speed (12 Mbit/s)


Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16-bit
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +1/–3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB or more
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% or less
Power consumption: 2.5 W
Dimensions: 110 mm x 20 mm x 110 mm
Weight: 220 g