Giving you access to 6 channels of recording at up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution with an integrated DSP mixer, the US-1200 6-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface with.
Giving you access to 6 channels of recording at up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution with an integrated DSP mixer, the US-1200 6-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface with DSP Mixer from Tascam features 4 of Tascam's HDDA XLR microphone preamps along with dual 1/4' line/instrument selectable inputs. The integrated DSP mixer gives you access to the interface's low latency mode, as well as its included DSP effects for monitoring. The mixer boasts 2 modes, one optimized for multi-track recording and the other geared towards live broadcast and video editing. Equipped with HDDA Microphone Preamplifiers The 4 XLR inputs are balanced microphone pre-amplifier circuits comprised of selected components optimizing sound quality. The US-1200 is designed to clearly translate expressive performances to a DAW 6 Analog inputs for Multi-Channel Recording The US-1200 is loaded with 4 XLR connectors supplying +48V phantom power and 2 TRS balanced inputs.
The balanced low-noise connections can be used for line connection equipment, e.g. Keyboards, drums, etc. In addition, INPUTs 5 & 6 also support high-impedance connection for instrument (guitar/bass) recording Low Latency Monitoring Utilize the DSP Mixer for low-latency monitoring. Control the monitor balance easily with the MON MIX knob Supports Recordings up to 24-bit/96 kHz With increasing HDD capacity and ever-faster PCs, high-resolution formats are being used more frequently. Record at 24-bit/96 kHz resolution and guarantee your music reaches its highest potential DSP Mixer The built-in DSP mixer can be used for various purposes simply by switching modes: Multi-Track Mode Multi-track mode facilitates music production. The input sound and monitor mix can be adjusted separately, fine-tuning the balance between recording and playback volumes optimally. Monaural monitoring is also a possibility within the mixer operation Stereo-Mix Mode Stereo-mix mode can be used for internet streaming, live broadcasts or video editing.
It is possible to deliver not only input sound but also sound from the PC back to the PC by mixing it inside the US-1200. Applications such as adding announcements while playing background music with the PC and then sending the accumulated track back to the PC On-Board DSP Effects The input effects can be selected from compressor or 3-band EQ. Input effects can use various recording. For example, while recording vocals you can boost your high-frequency range with the 3-band EQ. Also, the compressor effect is very convenient at recording especially for bass guitar, vocal and drums Reverb is available for your send effects. Two TRS analog balanced outputs 50mW + 50mW headphone output EIA 1U rackmount size.
Rated 3 out of 5 by TimmayD from Great hardware, bad software. I've owned and used many interfaces over the years, some great, some not so great. This one is firmly in the middle.
Hardware: Everything you need for a home setup, and NOTHING that you don't. Six inputs (all on the front panel which is VERY important for home, desktop use) and two balanced outputs on the back. All controls are on the front panel including the separate volume control and output for headphones.
Preamps are clean, robust and have lots of headroom. Gain controls are sensitive and quiet. (they don't go scratch, scratch when you turn them) Software: In a word, $#%&. It's bloated, complicated and in places it's straight up couter intuitive. If you're new to audio, you're going to have a difficult time with the included DSP mixer. I use Pro Tools 10 software and it took me an hour or so of fiddling to get this interface working. The DSP mixer doesn't allow you to change the actual buffer size, it only offers you six options of 'high' to 'very low' latency.
The 'Low Latency' option works with PT10 and corresponds to a buffer size of 128 samples. The 'Ignore Errors During Playback' setting in PT10 causes dropouts in audio.
The delay compensation engine crashes the audio driver and there a few other minor gremlins in the software that you'll need to avoid if you're using PT. If you use the included SONAR or Ableton software you may have better luck. Bottom Line: Not great as a first interface, but a very good piece of hardware. If it had a simple driver and allowed full DAW control of paramenters it would be THE interface for home/project studios that don't require a ton of I/O options. Rated 3 out of 5 by Anonymous from Superb Hardware - Quirky Software I purchased this product to get into voice acting, audio books, and podcasting.
The features offered by this piece of hardware simply cannot be matched by anything else for the price. However, I have fought the drivers since day 1 on multiple Windows OS's. Install is a breeze, but I have run into the issue of all audio throughput coming to a halt mid-session with no apparent cause.
A simple power reset fixes the issue for a while, but I never know when to expect another halt in the recording process. The faceplate seems to be just a hair too large for the frame and has bowed outward, but it's nothing except aesthetic. I would still recommend this if you're just getting started. I only spent $70 and would do it again. I have my fingers crossed for some bug fixes, but I'm not expecting anything due to the age of this model.
Operation under Windows 8.1 is possible, however the driver must be removed and reinstalled. 1,3 MB 2,1 MB Operation under Windows 8.1 is possible, however the driver must be removed and reinstalled. 1,7 MB Support Date Language Size (customers from Europe and Middle East only) Images Date Language Size 1600 x 898 px (=13.5 x 7.6 cm @ 300 dpi) 307 KB 1600 x 819 px (=13.5 x 6.9 cm @ 300 dpi) 230 KB 1600 x 819 px (=13.5 x 6.9 cm @ 300 dpi) 249 KB 1600 x 544 px (=13.5 x 4.6 cm @ 300 dpi) 177 KB.