Tascam IXR 2 In / 2 Out USB Audio Interface

Take your iXR and iPad out for recording When you cannot make sound at home, head to a friend, for example. You can leave as soon as you put your iPad, iXR, mic and headphones in your bag. With its slim but tough body, carrying the iXR is no hassle. When you’re there, connect the iPad AC adapter to the iXR, and use the Lightning cable to connect it to the iPad. Connect your microphone, turn a few knobs and you are ready. Then, all you need to do is play or sing your heart out and record great performances.

Arrange music on the iPad and create music without needing a computer An iPad can be used as a tool to view musical scores. By installing a DAW app, it can also be used for creating music and practicing. You can easily add a DAW app by downloading a demo version of Steinberg Cubasis LE for free from the App Store. When you connect the iXR, the function restrictions for this app will be unlocked. You can work in bed, in your living room or anywhere you like and how you like. You can realize your own music creation style without being restricted to “where the computer is”.

Start using your iPhone as a high-quality synthesizer Numerous software synthesizers are distributed through the App Store. Using the iXR, you can turn these apps into stage-ready synths. The sound quality of audio sources depends greatly on the digital-to-analogue conversion quality and the post-conversion audio circuit quality. The iXR has a high-quality output circuit, so sound from apps is also output as high-quality audio. The audience will not believe that the sound enveloping them is from an iPhone synthesizer app.

Edit every detail using the large display of a desktop computer One of the advantages of a desktop computer is its large display. If you have a Windows or Mac computer with a large screen, you can connect the iXR to it to enable smooth editing. This way you can record ideas with your iPad and make final adjustments comfortably on a desktop computer display.

Highlights

• Support for high-resolution recording formats up to 96 kHz and 24 bits
• MFi certified for direct connection with iOS devices
• Supports Windows (ASIO/WDM) and Mac (Core Audio)
• USB 2.0 computer connection
• Compliant with USB audio 2.0
• Support for multiple power sources:
• Tascam PS-P520E AC adapter
• Tascam BP-6AA external battery
• Apple AC adapter
• mobile battery with micro-USB output
• bus power when connected to a computer
• Operation confirmed with major DAW software (Sonar, ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One and GarageBand)

• Two Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps
• Balanced XLR/TRS input jacks that can provide +48V phantom power
• Supports direct guitar input
• Wide input gain range of 57 dB for dynamic and condenser microphones
• Zero-latency direct monitoring
• Two balanced analogue TRS output jacks suitable for connection to powered monitors
• Headphone output mini jack
• Separate controls for line and headphones output
• MIDI input and output enable connection with keyboards and other MIDI devices

• Direct monitoring Mono/Stereo switching
• Line output signal selectable between Monitor and Computer
• Input mute function can eliminate noise from unused channels
• Firmware can be updated from an iOS device

• Solid aluminum body
• Guards that protect knobs during transportation
• License included to remove restrictions from Steinberg Cubasis LE demo version
• Steinberg Cubase LE 8 license card included

Technical Specifications

• Sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Quantization bit depth 16 bits, 24 bits

• Mic inputs (balanced) XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
• Input impedance 2.2 kΩ
• Nominal input level (gain knob at MAX) −65 dBu (0.0004 Vrms)
• Nominal input level (gain knob at MIN) −8 dBu (0.3090 Vrms)
• Maximum input level +8 dBu (1.9467 Vrms)
• Gain range 57 dB
• Instrument inputs (MIC/LINE INST switch set to INST) 6.3-mm standard TS jack
• (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
• Input impedance 1 MΩ or more
• Nominal input level (gain knob at MAX) −63 dBV (0.0007 Vrms)
• Nominal input level (gain knob at MIN) −6 dBV (0.5015 Vrms)
• Maximum input level +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
• Gain range 57 dB
• Line inputs (balanced, MIC/LINE INST switch set to MIC/LINE) 6.3-mm standard TRS jack
• (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• Input impedance 10 kΩ
• Nominal input level (gain knob at MAX) −53 dBu (0.0017 Vrms)
• Nominal input level (gain knob at MIN) +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
• Maximum input level +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
• Gain range 57 dB
• Line outputs (balanced) 6.3-mm standard TRS jack
• (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• Output impedance 110 Ω
• Nominal output level +4 dBu (1.273 Vrms)
• Maximum output level +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
• Headphones output 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
• Maximum output power 18 mW + 18 mW or higher
• (THD+N 1% or less, into 32 Ω load)

• MIDI input 5-pin DIN
• Format standard MIDI
• MIDI output 5-pin DIN
• Format standard MIDI
• USB port (PC/MAC/POWER) 4-pin USB B-type
• Transfer rate USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps)
• USB port for IOS device USB A-type
• Transfer rate USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps)

• Mic preamp EIN (equivalent input noise) −125 dBu or less
• (150 Ω termination, gain knob at maximum)
• Frequency response (input to line output or headphones output)
• At 44.1/48 kHz
• 20 Hz +0 dB/−0.3 dB (JEITA)
• 20 kHz +0 dB/−0.1 dB (JEITA)
• 20 kHz +0 dB/−0.5 dB (headphones out, JEITA)
• At 88.2/96 kHz
• 20 Hz +0 dB/−0.3 dB (JEITA)
• 40 kHz +0 dB/−0.2 dB (JEITA)
• 40 kHz +0 dB/−2.0 dB (headphones out, JEITA)
• S/N ratio 101 dB or higher
• (mic/line in to line out, gain knob at minimum, JEITA)
• Distortion 0.003% or less
• (mic/line in to line out, 1 kHz sine wave, nominal input level, maximum output level, JEITA)
• Crosstalk 95 dB or more
• (mic/line in to line out, 1 kHz, JEITA)

• Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information about supported operating systems.
• iOS devices Apple iOS devices with a Lightning connector and running iOS 8 or later
• Windows

• Windows 10 64-bit
• Windows 8.1 32-bit
• Windows 8.1 64-bit
• Windows 7 32-bit SP1 or later
• Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later
• (Windows Vista and Windows XP are not supported)
• Computer hardware requirements Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port
• CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
• Memory 2 GB or more
• Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that meet the above requirements. This does not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the above requirements. Even computers that meet the same system requirements might have processing capabilities that differ according to their settings and other operating condition.
• Mac OS

• OS X Yosemite (10.10 or later)
• OS X Mavericks (10.9.1 or later)
• OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4 or later)
• Computer hardware requirements Mac with a USB 2.0 port
• CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor
• Memory 2 GB or more
• Supported audio/MIDI drivers
• iOS Core Audio for iPhone
• Windows ASIO 2.0, WDM, MIDI
• Mac Core Audio, Core MIDI

• Power sources USB bus power (when using a computer)
• USB power adapter (when using an iOS device)
• Power consumption 2.5 W
• External dimensions (width × height × depth, excluding protrusions) 210 mm × 35 mm × 141 mm
• Weight 660 g
• Permissible operating temperature range 5–35 °C
• Bundled DAW software (download editions) Steinberg Cubasis LE
• Steinberg Cubase LE