The US-2000 is Tascam’s premiere multi-channel USB audio interface with 16 inputs and 4 outputs packed into only one rackspace. It has eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power, enough to record a large band, choir or drumset. An additional six balanced jack line inputs are provided for keyboards, amp modelers, effects processors and other line level sources. A stereo S/PDIF digital input and output bring the total to 16 inputs that can be recorded simultaneously.

The US-2000 transmits your sounds at up to 96 kHz sample rate and 24-bit resolution over a high-speed USB 2.0 connection to a Windows or Macintosh computer. To keep track of all of your input and output signals, the unit offers a meter bridge made up of 100 LEDs. Connections are located on the rear panel, except for a pair of combo jacks on the front for easy access. This pair can be used for instrument level sources like guitars or bass guitars.

Included with the US-2000 is a copy of Cubase LE 5 from Steinberg. This full-featured recording software captures up to 48 tracks of audio with another 64 MIDI tracks. You can edit your tracks to perfection using a variety of modes and tools. Automated mixing is included to create the perfect master. Cubase LE 5 supports VST effect and instrument plug-ins, whith an assortment included with the application. Tascam’s copy of Cubase LE 5 can record 16 channels at a time so you can take advantage of all the inputs on the US-2000.

Main Features

Specifications

Analogue audio inputs and outputs
MIC INPUTS (balanced) terminals (1-8)		XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance		2.4 kOhm
Nominal input level		–60 dBu (When input gain konb is at maximum ) –4 dBu (When input gain knob is at minimum)
Maximum input level		+12 dBu (When input gain knob is at minimum)
INST IN (unbalanced) terminals (7-8)		6.3 mm standard phone jack
Input impedance		1 MOhm
Nominal input level		–56 dBu (When input gain konb is at maximum ) 0 dBu (When input gain knob is at minimum)
Maximum input level		+16 dBu (When input gain knob is at minimum)
LINE IN (balanced) terminals (9-14)		6.3 mm TRS standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance		10 kOhm
Nominal input level		–10 dBV/+4 dBu
Maximum input level		+6 dBV/+ 20 dBu
LINE OUTPUTS (balanced) terminal		6.3 mm TRS standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Output impedance		100 Ohm
Nominal output level		+4 dBu
Maximum output level		+20 dBu
MONITOR OUT (Balanced) terminal		6.3 mm TRS standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Output impedance		100 Ohm
Nominal output level		+4 dBu
Maximum output level		+20 dBu
INSERT (unbalanced) terminal		6.3 mm TRS standard phone jack (Tip: SEND, Ring: RECEIVE, Sleeve: GND)
Output impedance		100 Ohm
Nominal output level		–2 dBu
Maximum output level		+14 dBu
Input impedance		10 kOhm
Nominal input level		–2 dBu
Maximum input level		+14 dBu
PHONES jack		6.3 mm standard stereo phone jack
Maximum output power		100 mW + 100 mW or more (THD + N less than 1%, 32Ω load)

Digital audio input and output
DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) terminal		RCA pin jack
Compatible signal format		IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal		RCA pin jack
Compatible signal format		IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) or AES3-2003 (AES/EBU), selectable using control panel

Other inputs and outputs
USB terminal		USB B type 4 pin
Format		USB 2.0 High speed (480 MBit/s)

Audio performance
Sampling frequency		44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Resolution		16/24 bit
Frequency response (MIC to MONITOR OUTPUT)		44.1/48 kHz sample rate: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB 88.2/96 kHz sample rate: 20 Hz - 40 kHz, +0.5/–2.0 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio		96 dB (MIC IN to LINE OUT, Gain = min., Fs = 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
Total harmonic distortion		<0.01% (LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT, 1 kHz, +20 dBu input, 20 kHz LPF)

Computer requirements
Windows
Supported operating systems		Windows XP 32/64 bit SP2 or later Windows Vista 32/64 bit SP2 or later Windows 7 32/64 bit
Supported computer systems		Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port
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 the 32-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 GB or more for the 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
Macintosh
Supported operating systems		Mac OS X 10.4.11 Mac OS X 10.5.6 Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
Supported computer systems		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 requirements and other specifications
Power supply		100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Power consumption		14 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)		483 mm x 44 mm x 280 mm
Weight		2.5 kg
Operating temperature		5–35 °C
Bundled software		Cubase LE 5 (for Windows and Mac OS X)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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