Tascam US1641 Audio Midi Interface

Description

The US-1641 from Tascam is a sixteen input, four output USB 2.0 recording interface that is of particular interest for those doing live ensemble recordings. The eight microphone preamps provide 60dB of gain and can deliver phantom power, switchable in groups of four.

Six balanced analog inputs can accept line signals, such as additional external preamps, while two of the inputs can be configured as Hi-Z inputs for use with electric guitars and basses. S/PDIF digital input/output is available on coaxial connectors to bring the input total to sixteen.

MIDI I/O is also included, as are independent monitor and headphone outputs. The US-1641 ships with Steinberg's Cubase 4LE software for forty-eight track recording at up to 96kHz sample rates. Tascam's Continuous Velocity Piano, a VSTi plug-in for Windows that uses Giga technology, provides for totally authentic grand piano sounds.

Features:

• High-speed USB 2.0 interface with 24-bit/96kHz audio on all I/O simultaneously
• Sixteen simultaneous inputs and four simultaneous outputs
• Eight XLR microphone inputs with phantom power (switched in groups of four) and 60dB of gain
• Stereo S/PDIF digital input/output
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring
• Independent monitor and headphone outputs
• Sixteen-channel MIDI input and output
• ASIO and Core Audio support for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X
• Includes Steinberg Cubase LE4 (Mac and Windows) and Tascam Continuous Velocity Piano (Windows only)

Specifications:

Converters: 24-bit

Sample Rates: Up to 96kHz

Analog Input: 8 x XLR, Microphone
8 x 1/4" TRS phone, Balanced Line (2 connectors on front panel configurable as Hi-Z inputs)

Analog Output: 4 x 1/4" TRS phone, Balanced Line
1 x 1/4" TRS phone, Headphone

Digital Input: 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF

Digital Output: 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF

MIDI In/Out: Yes

Sync In/Out: S/PDIF

Headphone Output: Yes

THD + N: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Dynamic Range: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Frequency Response: Not Specified by Manufacturer

System Requirements: Mac: OS X 10.4, 10.5 or higher,512MB ROM or more,Native USB 2.0 port
PC:Windows XP/Vista (32 and 64-bit)
512MB ROM or more
USB 2.0 port

Dimensions (WxDxH): 19 x 11.1 x 1.75" (483 x 280 x 45mm)

Weight: 7.1 lbs (3.2kg)

Specialties: Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE4 (Mac and PC)