Tascam US-122 User Manual

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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 24 
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

T

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. 

I n 

addition, 
you get W" 
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 W" 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™ 24 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) 

s o f t w a r e 

s t a n -

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.