06/30/03Page 1 of 4US-122 Applications Guide˘ USB audio/MIDI computerinterfacing˘ Mac and Windowscompatible˘ Two XLR-fed phantom-powered mic inputswith inserts˘ Two line/guitar levelinputs˘ 16 channels of MIDI I/O˘ Adjustable zero-latencydirect monitoring˘ Two line outputs withlevel control˘ Headphone output withlevel control˘ Self-powered via USB:perfect for both studio andlocation recording˘ Includes ASIO, WDM,GSIF and Apple Core Audio(OS X) drivers˘ Includes Cubasis VST8-track audio recording/MIDI sequencing software˘ Includes GigaStudio 24sampling workstationsoftware˘ Compact and ruggeddie cast aluminumconstruction˘ Dimensions: 149mm(H) x60mm(W) x 196mm(D)˘ Weight: 925gThe TASCAM US-122 creates a compact,portable bridge between your musicand your computer, whether you’re record-ing using microphones, guitars or MIDIsynthesizers. Two great-sounding, high-headroom Tascam microphone inputsallow you to record the most challengingvocal or musical sources. These mic inputsfeature professional Neutrik® XLR con-nectors and switchable phantom power,which means they’re ready for any micro-phone you can throw at it.I naddition,you get W"b a l a n c e dline inputs,with select-able guitar level,for compatibilitywith anything inyour studio fromguitars and basses toVCRs and drum machines.Each channel gives youa hefty level knob, signaland overload lights to make setting lev-els a snap. You also get an insert pointon each channel for patching in hardwaregear such as compressors, gates and EQs.For better performances when overdub-bing, the US-122 features zero-latencyDirect Monitoring. (See the sidebar onDirect Monitoring for more informa-tion). Twenty-four-bit resolution at44.1kHz or 48kHz ensures better-than-CD-quality recording.On the output side, the US-122includes line outs and a W" headphone out– each with individual level controls – soyou don’t need to switch off your speak-ers to work on headphones. Synthesizersand samplers can be patched in usingthe MIDI input and output. And you’llwant to connect your MIDI gear with theincluded GigaStudio™ 24 software, theworld’s biggest, best-sounding sampler,and a special copy of Steinberg’s® Cubasis™software. The included driverswork with Mac® or PC com-puters, and add supportfor ASIO, WDM, GSF,Sound Managerand Apple CoreAudio (OSX)s o f t w a r es t a n -dards.Since the US-122 ispowered through the USB cable,you wont need a wall-wart power supplyto use it with a laptop when inspirationstrikes on the road. And if you hit anybumps in the road, you’ll appreciate theUS-122’s solid, steel chassis and robust con-struction. With exceptional sound qual-ity, professional analog inserts, 16-channelMIDI I/O and zero latency direct monitor-ing, it’s clear the US-122 is the ideal tool forcapturing your creative musical ideas intoyour computer.US-122 Compact USB Audio/MIDI Interface