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The US-200 is a USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI interface with two inputs and four outputs for Mac and Windows computers, housed in a lightweight, portable chassis. Audio can be recorded at up to 96-kHz/24-bit resolution and the two high-quality XLR microphone inputs provide phantom power for condenser microphones. Four unbalanced RCA outputs are available on the rear panel, as well as a MIDI input and output for controlling synths and drum machines. A direct monitoring path allows to listen to the input signal without the delay introduced by computer software.
The US-200 is powered by the USB bus, meaning no additional power supply is required. It comes with a copy of Cubase LE 5 – the latest version of Steinberg’s 48-track workstation software. VST plug-in support, automated mixing and MIDI tracks allow you to craft large productions. If you want to use your own software, the US-200 supports most Mac and Windows audio applications such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, Pro Tools 9 and more.
Main Features
- Provides 2 analogue audio inputs, 4 analogue audio outputs and one MIDI input/output for a Windows or Macintosh computer
- Ideal for high-quality computer audio applications or mobile recording
- Full 24-bit/96-kHz recording without reduction of inputs/outputs
- Zero-latency analogue direct monitoring
- High-quality microphone preamps with switchable phantom power
- XLR/TRS combo connectors (balanced) on each analogue input
- One input switchable to instrument level for direct connection of a guitar or bass
- Line inputs switchable to mono
- Signal and overload indicators on each input channel
- RCA connectors (unbalanced) on each analogue output
- Level control for headphones and line output
- Monitor mix level control for headphones and line output
- USB 2.0 equipped
- USB-powered, no AC adapter required
- Cubase LE 5 included
Specifications
| AD/DA audio converters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sample rate | 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz | |
| Quantization | 24-bit | |
| Analogue audio inputs and outputs | ||
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| Microphone inputs (MIC IN 1-2, balanced) | XLR-3-31 | |
| Input impedance | 2.2 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | –14 dBu (0.15 Vrms) | |
| Minimum input level | –57 dBu (0.001 Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | +2 dBu (0.98 Vrms) | |
| Line inputs (LINE IN 1-2, balanced) | 6.3-mm TRS jack | |
| Input impedance | 15 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) | |
| Minimum input level | –39 dBu (0.008 Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms) | |
| Instrument input (INST IN 1, unbalanced) | 6.3-mm jack | |
| Input impedance | 1 MOhm | |
| Nominal input level | –13 dBV (0.22 Vrms) | |
| Minimum input level | –56 dBV (0.001 Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | +3 dBV (1.41 Vrms) | |
| Line outputs (LINE OUT 1-4, unbalanced) | RCA | |
| Output impedance | 200 Ohm | |
| Nominal output level | –10 dBV (0.316 Vrms) | |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV (2 Vrms) | |
| Headphones output (PHONES) | 6.3-mm (1/4") stereo phone jack | |
| Maximum output power | 18 mW + 18 mW (1 kHz, THD 0.1 %, 32 Ohm) | |
| Other inputs and outputs | ||
|---|---|---|
| MIDI input (MIDI IN) | 5-pin DIN connector | |
| Format | Standard MIDI format | |
| MIDI output (MIDI OUT) | 5-pin DIN connector | |
| Format | Standard MIDI format | |
| USB | 4-pin USB type B | |
| Format | USB2.0 High speed (480 Mbit/s) | |
| Audio performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20 Hz-20 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB (44.1/48 kHz, JEITA) 20 Hz-40 kHz +0.5/–1.5 dB (88.2/96 kHz, JEITA) |
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| Signal-to-noise ratio | ≥98 dB (LINE IN to LINE OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, 44.1 kHz, JEITA) |
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| Total harmonic distortion | ≤0.0045 % (LINE IN to LINE OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, JEITA) |
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| System requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||
| Operating systems | Windows XP, 32 bit, SP3 or later Windows XP, 64 bit, SP2 or later Windows Vista, 32 bit or 64 bit, SP2 or later Windows 7, 32 bit or 64 bit |
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| Computer systems | Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port | |
| CPU/clock | Pentium 4, 1 GHz or faster AMD Athlon, 1 GHz or faster or equivalent processor |
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| Memory | 1 GB or more | |
| Protocols | ASIO 2, WDM (MME) | |
| Macintosh | ||
| Supported operating systems | Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later Mac OS X 10.6.3 or later |
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| Supported computer systems | Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment | |
| CPU/clock | Intel processor or PowerPC G4, 1 GHz or faster | |
| Memory | 1 GB or more | |
| Protocols | CoreAudio, CoreMIDI | |
| Power requirements and other specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power supply | Via USB (5 V, max. 500 mA) | |
| Power consumption | 2 W | |
| External dimensions (W x H x D) | 172 mm x 41 mm x 151 mm (without projections) 172 mm x 44 mm x 165 mm (with projections) |
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| Weight | 0.48 kg | |
| Operating temperature range | 5–35 °C | |
| Bundled software | Cubase LE 5 (for Windows or Mac OS X) | |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Last modified: 2011-02-18 15:15:33 UTC