Tascam US20X20 20 in 20 out USB Audio Interface
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Key Info
The US-20x20 (twenty-by-twenty) is the flagship of the Tascam line of interfaces. Designed for use in professional recording facilities or project studios, this audio interface supports 192 kHz and utilizes USB 3.0, a leading-edge transmission standard. With added features such as Mic Preamp Mode and Mixer Mode, it becomes a very versatile tool – along with being an interface for multi-channel recording.
Microphone preamplifiers are crucial for highest audio quality. The eight Tascam Ultra-HDDA mic preamps have an equivalent input noise (EIN) of –125 dBu. And 20 dB of headroom on the microphone and line inputs allow to easily handle high SPL transients from percussion and instruments.
Utilizing a high-performance Blackfin processor, the US-20x20 offers an advanced DSP mixer including EQ, compression and reverb effects on each channel. The processor not only excels on the dynamics and effects, but enables multi-channel transmission via USB 3.0 for the studio.
Additional significant features enable the seamless workflow of the professional engineer. Mode switching provides the options of using the US-20x20 as a standalone mic preamp, an audio interface, or as a mixer for sound reinforcement applications.
Complete connectivity to various types of audio equipment is achieved by utilizing the analogue inputs and outputs, digital input and output via coaxial and optical connectors, MIDI, and word clock BNC connectors.
The radical eye-catching style and angled industrial design of the US-20x20 make desktop recording a breeze. A rack-mount adapter is also included.
Highlights
- Ultra-HDDA mic preamps provide pristine audio quality
- 20 inputs and 20 outputs for versatility in many recording applications
- Three switchable modes - Interface, Mic Preamp and Mixer
- Advanced DSP mixer paired with a new USB driver
- Support for iOS devices and compatibility with many DAW applications
- Rackmount adapters and hex keys are included
Technical Specifications
General- Sampling frequencies USB 3.0: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
- USB 2.0: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
- Quantization bit depth 16/24-bit
- Mic inputs (balanced, IN1–IN2) XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
- Input impedance 2.4 kΩ
- Nominal input level (gain knob at MAX) −68 dBu (0.0003 Vrms)
- Nominal input level (gain knob at MIN) −12 dBu (0.195 Vrms)
- Maximum input level +8 dBu (1.947 Vrms)
- Gain range 56 dB
- Instrument inputs (unbalanced, IN1–IN2) 6.3mm (1/4") standard TS jacks (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance 1 MΩ or more
- Nominal input level (gain knob at MAX) −68 dBV (0.0004 Vrms)
- Nominal input level (gain knob at MIN) −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms)
- Maximum input level +8 dBV (2.512 Vrms)
- Gain range 56 dB
- Line inputs (balanced, IN1–IN8) 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance 10 kΩ
- Nominal input level (gain knob at MAX) −52 dBu (0.0019 Vrms)
- Nominal input level (gain knob at MIN) +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
- Maximum input level +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
- Gain range 56 dB
- Line inputs (unbalanced, LINE IN 9–10, LEVEL switch set to −10dBV) 6.3mm (1/4") standard TS jacks (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance 10 kΩ
- Nominal input level −10 dBV (0.3162 Vrms)
- Maximum input level +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
- Line inputs (balanced, LINE IN 9–10, LEVEL switch set to +4dBu) 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance 10 kΩ
- Nominal input level +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
- Maximum input level +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
- Line outputs (balanced, LINE OUT 1–10) 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Output impedance 100 Ω
- Nominal output level +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
- Maximum output level +24 dBu (12.277 Vrms)
- Headphones outputs (PHONES 1/2) 6.3mm (1/4") standard stereo jacks
- Maximum output power 70mW + 70mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω load)
- Frequency response (Input to PHONES 1/2 output)
- At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (JEITA)
- At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±2.0 dB (JEITA)
- At 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz 20 Hz – 80 kHz, ±5.0 dB (JEITA)
- COAXIAL IN RCA pin jacks
- Signal format IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)
- Input impedance 75 Ω
- Input level 0.5 Vpp/75 Ω
- COAXIAL OUT RCA pin jacks
- Signal formats IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF) or IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU), selectable on the Settings Panel
- Output impedance 75 Ω
- Output level 0.5 Vpp/75 Ω
- OPTICAL (S/MUX) IN/OUT OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)
- Signal format Multi-channel optical format (supports S/MUX at 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz)
- USB USB 3.0 B type
- Transfer rate USB 3.0 Super Speed (5 GBit/s)
- MIDI IN 5-pin DIN
- Format standard MIDI
- MIDI OUT 5-pin DIN
- Format standard MIDI
- WORD IN BNC (Termination on/off switch included)
- Input voltage 2.0Vpp - 5.0Vpp
- Input impedance 75 Ω ±10 %
- Permitted frequency deviation during external synchronization ±100 ppm
- WORD OUT BNC (OUT/THRU switch included)
- Output voltage 2.0 Vpp (into 75Ω load)
- Output impedance 75 Ω ±10 %
- Sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
- Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) −125 dBu or lower
- Frequency response (Input to LINE OUT (BALANCED))
- At 44.1/48 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
- At 88.2/96 kHz 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
- At 176.4/192 kHz 20 Hz – 80 kHz, ± 5 dB (JEITA)
- S/N ratio 104 dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT, gain knob at MIN, JEITA)
- Distortion 0.004 % or less (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT, 1 kHz sine wave, at nominal input level and maximum output level)
- Crosstalk 100 dB or more (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT, 1 kHz)
- Power supply DC12V AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
- Power consumption 12 W
- (W × H × D) 445 mm × 59 mm × 222 mm (with standard frame attached)
- 483 mm × 44 mm × 222 mm (with rack mount adapters attached)
- Weight 2.8 kg
- Permissible operating temperature range 5–35 °C
System Requirements
PC
- Supported operating systems Windows 8 (including 8.1) 32-bit
- Windows 8 (including 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 computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
- CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
- Memory 2 GB or more
- Screen resolution 1280×800 pixels or more
Mac
- Mac OS X
- Supported operating systems OS X Yosemite (10.10.1 or later)
- OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)
- OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)
- Computer hardware requirements Mac with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
- CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor
- Memory 2 GB or more
- Screen resolution 1280×800 pixels or more
iOS
- Apple iOS devices
- Operating system iOS 7 or later
- Supported audio drivers Windows: USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME), MIDI
- Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI
- SKU:
- US20X20
- Model Name:
- US20X20
- Brand:
- Tascam
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