Tascam USB-US-122 MK2

The Tascam US-122MKII is a USB 2.0 Two-channel Audio/MIDI Interface which seamlessly continues the worldwide success of its predecessors US-122 and US-122L offering even better recording quality from a unit further reduced in size. Since it doesn’t require an additional power supply, this portable audio/MIDI interface is perfect for creating stereo recordings with a laptop computer wherever you go. Or use it to substitute the on-board soundcard of your Windows or Macintosh computer to play back music or video files with better sound quality.
XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and high-quality preamps are the basis for good-sounding recordings while input signals can be listened to by headphones with zero latency. Line-level sources or an instrument can be connected as well. And there are a mono switch, one MIDI input and one MIDI output, and a line output on RCA connectors.
The US-122MKII supports sample rates up to 96 kHz at 24-bit resolution. While commercial audio CDs are produced at 44.1 kHz/16-bit, this interface offers you more than double the sample rate which means more detail for your recordings.

Features

Two XLR mic inputs

Switchable phantom power (48 volt)

High-quality, low-noise mic preamps

Two analogue line inputs (one switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.)

One MIDI input, one MIDI output

USB 2.0 equipped (also supports USB 1.1)

Provides two audio inputs and two audio outputs for a Windows or Macintosh computer

Up to 96-kHz/24-bit for high quality recordings

Zero-latency hardware monitoring with level control and mono switch

Level control for headphones and line output

USB-powered, no AC adapter required

Solid aluminum side panels

Comes with Cubase LE4

Technical Data

Analogue audio inputs and outputs
Mic input XLR, balanced
Nominal input level –58 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC)
–14 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
Maximum input level +2 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
Headroom 16 dB
Input impedance 2.2 kOhm
Line input 6.3-mm jack, unbalanced
Nominal input level –40 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC)
+4 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
Maximum input level +20 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
Headroom 16 dB
Input impedance 15 kOhm
Guitar input (LINE/GUITAR IN R, GUITAR position) 6.3-mm jack, unbalanced
Nominal input level –51 dBu (INPUT control set to MIC)
–7 dBu (INPUT control set to LINE)
Maximum input level +9 dBV (INPUT control set to LINE)
Headroom 16 dB
Input impedance 1 MOhm
Line output (LINE OUT) RCA, unbalanced
Nominal output level –10 dBV
Maximum output level +6 dBV
Output impedance 200 Ohm
Phones output (PHONES) 6.3-mm stereo jack
Maximum output power 18 mW + 18 mW (32 Ohm)

Other inputs and outputs
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT 5-pin DIN connector (conform to MIDI specification)
USB port USB series B connector (4-pin)
Format USB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz)
USB 2.0 Full speed (12 MHz, USB 1.1 equivalent)
Audio performance
Sampling rate 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
88.2 kHz / 96 kHz (USB 2.0, High-speed only)
Bit depth 16/24 bit
Frequency response (MIC IN to LINE OUT)
44.1/48 kHz sampling rate 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/–1 dB
88.2/96 kHz sampling rate 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.5/–1.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF)
Through ADC and DAC 96 dB(A)
Through direct monitor 107 dB(A)
Total harmonic distortion (LINE IN to LINE OUT, INPUT control set to LINE, 1 kHz, +20 dBu input, 20 kHz LPF)
Through ADC and DAC 0.0045%
Through direct monitor 0.002%

Host computer compatibility
Windows
Operating systems Windows XP 32 bit SP2/SP3
Windows XP 64 bit SP2
Windows Vista 32 bit SP2
Windows Vista 64 bit SP2
or later
Computer Windows® compatible computer with a USB port (USB 2.0 is recommended)
CPU/clock Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or faster
AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster
(or equivalent processor)
Memory 512 MB or more for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit
1 GB or more for Windows XP 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit
Macintosh
Operating systems Mac OS X 10.4.11
Mac OS X 10.5.6
or later
Computer Apple® Macintosh® series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
CPU/clock Power PC G4, 1 GHz or faster, or Intel processor
Memory 512 MB or more

Power supply and other specifications
Power supply via USB (5 V, max. 500 mA)
Operating temperature 5–35 °C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 179 mm x 136 mm x 47 mm
Weight 0.7 kg
Included accessories USB cable, Cubase LE4