6-In / 2-Out Rack-Mount Audio Interface

4 XLR Inputs with HDDA Mic Preamps

Equipped with High-Quality HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) Microphone Preamplifiers

TASCAM spent months testing parts and circuitry to develop what are the now the highly-regarded HDDA mic-preamps.

The 4 XLR inputs are balanced microphone pre-amplifier circuits comprised of carefully selected components optimizing sound quality. The US-1200 is an optimally designed tool to clearly translate expressive performances to a DAW.

6 Analog inputs for Multi-Channel Recording

The US-1200 is loaded with 4 XLR connectors supplying +48V phantom power and 2 TRS balanced inputs. The balanced low-noise connections are ideal for line connection equipment e.g. keyboards, drums, etc. In addition, INPUTs 5 & 6 also support high-impedance connection for instrument (guitar/bass) recording. The wealth of inputs makes the unit ideal for band recording. 

Low-Latency Monitoring for Stress-Free Recording

Utilize the DSP Mixer for Low-latency monitoring. Control the monitor balance easily with the MON MIX knob.

Supports Hi-Res Recording Up To 24 bit/96 kHz

With increasing HDD capacity and ever-faster PCs, high-resolution formats are being used more frequently. Record at 24Bit / 96kHz resolution and guarantee your music reaches it's highest potential.

The DSP Mixer Has Two Operational Modes Designed for Music Creation and Podcasting

The built-in DSP mixer can be used for various purposes simply by switching modes. 

Multi-track Mode

Multi-track mode facilitates music production. The input sound and monitor mix can be adjusted separately, fine-tuning the balance between recording and playback volumes optimally. Monaural monitoring is also a possibility within the mixer operation.

Stereo-mix Mode

Stereo-mix mode is convenient for internet streaming, live broadcasts or video editing.

It is possible to deliver not only input sound but also sound from the PC back to the PC by mixing it inside the US-1200. Applications such as adding announcements while playing background music with the PC and then sending the accumulated track back to the PC.

On-board DSP effects to improve higher level recording and sound input

The DSP effects consist of reverb, a compressor and EQ to aid in monitoring your sound.

(The effects cannot be used when recording at 88.2/96 kHz resolutions.) 

Insert Effects

The input effects can be selected from compressor or 3-band EQ. Input effects can use various recording. For example, while recording vocals you can boost your high-frequency range with the 3-band EQ. Also, the compressor effect is very convenient at recording especially for bass guitar, vocal and drums.

Send Effect

Reverb is available for your send effects.

When recording, dry vocals can sound impassionate but by applying light reverb, sing gracefully and in the end, achieve a better result.

US-1200 SPECIFICATIONS

Supported sampling frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Supported bit rate 16bit, 24bit

Analog audio Inputs  

MIC IN 1-4  

Connector XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), BALANCED

Input impedance 2.2kohms

Rated input level

(GAIN knob:MAX) -68dBu (0.0003Vrms)

Rated input level

(GAIN knob:MIN) -22dBu (0.0616Vrms)

Maximum input level -6dBu (0.3884Vrms)

Headroom 16dB

GUITAR IN 5-6 when GUITAR/LINE IN switch set to GUITAR

Connector 6.3mm (1/4") TS-jack (T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED

Input impedance 800kohms

Rated input level

(GAIN knob:MAX) -51dBV (0.0028Vrms)

Rated input level

(GAIN knob:MIN) -6dBV (1.995Vrms)

Maximum input level +10dBV (3.162Vrms)

Headroom 16dB

LINE IN 5-6 when GUITAR/LINE IN switch set to LINE IN

Connector 6.3mm (1/4") TRS-jack (T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED

Input impedance 10kohms

Rated input level

(GAIN knob:MAX) -41dBu (0.0069Vrms)

Rated input level

(GAIN knob:MIN) +4dBu (1.228Vrms)

Maximum input level +20dBu (7.75Vrms)

Headroom 16dB

Analog audio outputs  

MONITOR OUTUT L/R  

Connector 6.3mm (1/4") TRS-jack (T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED

Output impedance 100ohms

Nominal output level +4dBu (1.273Vrms)

Maximum output level +24dBu (12.283Vrms)

PHONES  

Connector 6.3mm (1/4") stereo phone jack

Maximum output level 50mW + 50mW or higher (THD+N 1% or less, into 32ohms load)

USB  

Connector USB B type 4-pin

Format USB2.0 High Speed (480Mbps)

Power Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)

Power consumption 5.5W

Dimensions 482.6 (W) × 45 (H) × 300.4 (D) mm

19 (W) × 1.8 (H) × 11.8 (D) lb

Weight 2.9kg

Operating temperature 5-35?C

Bundle software SONAR X3 LE (for Windows only), Ableton Live Lite

Audio performance

Frequency response  

MIC IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB (44.1k/48kHz, JEITA)

20Hz to 40kHz, +/-2dB (88.2k/96kHz, JEITA)

LINE IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB (44.1k/48kHz, JEITA)

20Hz to 40kHz, +/-2dB (88.2k/96kHz, JEITA)

THD

MIC IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 0.01% or less (1kHz sine wave, at maximum input, JEITA)

LINE IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 0.01% or less (1kHz sine wave, at maximum input, JEITA)

S/N ratio  

MIC IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 95dB or higher (gain knob at MIN, JEITA)

LINE IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 95dB or higher gain knob at MIN, JEITA)

Crosstalk

MIC IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 90dB or more (1kHz)

LINE IN to OUTPUT

(BALANCED) 90dB or more (1kHz)

Operating system requirements

Windows

OS Windows XP:32-bit SP3 or later

Windows 7:32-bit, 64-bit

Windows 8:32-bit, 64-bit

Windows 8.1:32-bit, 64-bit

Compatible computers Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port

CPU type/speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)

Memory 2GB or more

DRIVER ASIO2.0, WDM(MME) 

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X Snow Leopard(10.6)

OS X Lion(10.7)

OS X Mountain Lion(10.8)

OS X Mavericks(10.9)

Compatible computers Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port

CPU type/speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor

Memory 2GB or more

DRIVER Core Audio