US-1x2HR USB Audio MIDI Interface 1xMic / 1xLine / 2-Out

Product Features

• 1x XLR mic input with switchable phantom power
• 1x 6.3mm TRS analogue input selectable between line (balanced) and instrument level (unbalanced)
• Optional RCA line input connectors on back of unit
• High-quality Ultra-HDDA mic pre-amp
• Wide input gain range of 58dB for dynamic mics
• Stereo line output
• USB bus-powered for mobile recording
• Improved sound quality over the popular US-1x2
• More advanced features than the US-1x2
• Two audio inputs and two audio outputs to a Windows or Mac computer or iOS device
• Audio resolution up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
• USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection

Hardware Features

• One XLR microphone input with switchable phantom power
• One 6.3-mm TRS analogue input selectable between line level (balanced) and instrument level (unbalanced, for direct connection of a guitar or bass)
• Two line inputs with RCA connectors on the rear can be used instead of the front inputs
• One high-quality Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amp with ultra-low noise (EIN: –128 dBu)
• Wide input gain range of 58 dB, ideal for dynamic microphones
• Stereo line output
• Direct monitor option for low-latency monitoring
• Headphones output delivering 18 mW per channel
• Independent level controls for line and phones outputs
• USB bus-powered for mobile recording
• Rugged aluminium body
• Angled industrial design for ease-of-use on a desktop

Software Features

• In-house developed driver for Windows devices ensures stable operation with low latency
• The buffer size for Windows can be selcted up from 4 samples to facilitate a recording environment with ultra-low latency
• Each input can be switched on/off individually
• Input monitor mode can be selected between stereo and mono
• A loopback function allows two audio channels from the computer to be merged with the input signals and send this mix to the streaming or communication software
• Input and computer signals can each be selected between stereo and mono
• A slider lets you adjust the broadcast level
• Switchable auto power save mode to reduce battery consumption on the laptop/tablet computer in mobile use
• Automatic update function available for software, driver and firmware updates (you can install new updates with the press of a button)
• Compatible with major DAW software
• Bundled with Cubase LE and Cubasis LE3, IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 SE and Antares Auto-Tune Unlimited (free 3-month subscription)
• USB cable (type C to type A) included as standard

Product Specifications

General

• Sampling frequencies:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit depth:  24 bits

Analogue Audio Inputs

• Mic input (balanced, IN1):  XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  • Input impedance:  2.4 kΩ
  • Nominal input level (gain knob at max.):  −65 dBu (0.0004 Vrms)
  • Nominal input level (gain knob at min.):  −8 dBu (0.0775 Vrms)
  • Maximum input level:  +10 dBu (2.449 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain:  58 dB
• Line/instrument input (balanced/unbalanced, IN2):  6.3-mm standard TRS stereo jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• When set to LINE (balanced)
  • Input impedance:  10 kΩ
  • Nominal input level (gain knob at max.):  −41 dBu (0.0069 Vrms)
  • Nominal input level (gain knob at max.):  +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
  • Maximum input level:  +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain:  45 dB
• When set to INST (unbalanced)
  • Input impedance:  ≥1 MΩ
  • Nominal input level (gain knob at max.):  −51 dBV (0.0028 Vrms)
  • Nominal input level (gain knob at max.):  –6 dBV (0.5015 Vrms)
  • Maximum input level:  +3 dBV (1.4125 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain:  45 dB
• Line input L/R (unbalanced):  RCA
  • Input impedance:  10 kΩ
  • Maximum input level:  +6 dBV (1.995 Vrms)

Analogue Audio Outputs

• Line output L/R (unbalanced):  RCA
• Output impedance:  100 Ω
• Maximum output level:  +6 dBV (1.995 Vrms)
• Headphones output:  6.3-mm standard stereo jack
• Maximum output power:  18 mW + 18 mW or higher (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32 Ω)

Other Inputs and Outputs

• USB:  4-pin USB C-type
• Transfer rate:  USB 2.0 Hi-speed (480 Mbits/s)
• Power supply (DC IN 5V):  USB Micro B type

Audio Performance

• Mic preamp EIN (equivalent input noise):  −128 dBu or less (150 Ω termination, gain knob at max.)
• Frequency response
  • Mic input:  
    • 44.1/48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB/–0.4 dB (JEITA)
    • 88.2/96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0 dB/–0.4 dB (JEITA)
  • Line input
    • 44.1/48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.2 dB/–0,1 dB (JEITA)
    • 88.2/96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.2 dB/–0.4 dB (JEITA)
  • Line output
    • 44.1/48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.2 dB/–0,1 dB (JEITA)
    • 88.2/96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.2 dB/–0.4 dB (JEITA)
• S/N ratio
  • Mic input to computer:  109 dB (gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz LPF, A-weighted)
  • Line input to computer:  105 dB (gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz LPF, A-weighted)
  • Computer to line output:  110 dB (MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz LPF, A-weighted)
• Distortion (THD+N)
  • Mic input to computer:   0.0013 % (gain knob at minimum, –5 dBFS input level, 1-kHz sine wave, 20-kHz LPF)
  • Line input to computer:  0.0027 % (gain knob at minimum, –5 dBFS input level, 1-kHz sine wave, 20-kHz LPF)
  • Computer to line output:  0.0015 % (MONITOR knob at maximum, –4 dBFS input level, 1-kHz sine wave, 20-kHz LPF)
• Crosstalk:  95 dB or more (mic/line input to line output, 1-kHz sine wave, gain knob at minimum)

Host Computer Requirements

• Windows
  • 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
  • Supported audio drivers:  ASIO 2.0, WDM
• Mac
  • 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 driver:  Core Audio
• iOS device:  iOS device running iOS 7 or later
  • Supported audio driver:  Core Audio

Power Supply and Other Specifications

• Power supply
  • Used with a computer:  USB bus power
  • Used with an iOS device:  USB power adapter (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA)1
• External battery pack (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA)2
• Power consumption:  1.8 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D, without protrusions) :  146 mm × 55 mm × 120 mm
• Weight:  623 g
• Operating temperature range:  5–35 °C

^{1 We strongly recommend using a Tascam PS-P520E or the USB power adapter included with the iPad/iPhone. No USB power adapter is included with an iPod Touch. To use it with an iPod Touch, purchase a genuine Apple USB power adapter (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA) separately.}

^{2 We strongly recommend using a Tascam BP-6AA external battery pack. If using another external battery pack or mobile battery, purchase one that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA.}