The TASCAM US-600 6-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface is the perfect choice for portable recording of multiple sources from your laptop computer. Four high-definition XLR microphone inputs include phantom power for detailed recording with condenser microphones. All channels can be passed to your computer with 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution.
Each input on the US-600 uses an XLR/TRS combo jack to support microphone or line level sources and includes a signal/clip LED to help you set your input level. Input 1 has an instrument-level switch for direct recording of guitar or bass, and a direct monitor path allows musicians to hear their performance without a delay from the computer. On the rear panel, the US-600 includes a pair of unbalanced outputs, MIDI input and output and a stereo S/PDIF digital in and out.
A copy of Cubase LE5 is included—the latest version of Steinberg's 48-track workstation software. VST plug-in support, automated mixing and MIDI tracks allow you to craft large productions without adding any other software. If you want to use your own software, the US-600 supports most Mac and Windows software such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools 9.
Features 6-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Four mic preamps with phantom power, XLR/TRS combo jacks Two unbalanced RCA outputs S/PDIF stereo digital input and output MIDI input and output Signal Present and Overload meter LEDs on each input Line Out/Phones level control Monitor mix level control for direct input monitoring Mono/stereo monitoring switch for input 1/2 and 3/4 Instrument (high impedance) switch for input 1 with indicator LED
Line outputs (Line OUT 1-2) Unbalanced Connectors: RCA pin jacks Output impedance: 200Ω Nominal output level: -10dBV (0.316 Vrms) Maximum output level: +6dBV (2 Vrms) Headphones outputs (PHONES) Connectors: 6.3-mm (1/4") stereo phone jack Maximum output: 49 mW + 49 mW (1kHz, 0.1%, 32Ω)
Operating System Requirements
Computer requirements Windows Supported Operating system: Windows XP 32-bit SP3 or later Windows XP 64-bit SP2 or later Windows Vista 32-bit SP2 or later Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 or later Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit Supported computer system Windows compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port CPU/clock: Pentium 4, 1 GHz or faster AMD Athlon, 1 GHz or faster (or equivalent processor) Memory: 1GB or more Supported protocol: ASIO 2, WDM (MME) Macintosh Supported operating system: Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later Mac OS X 10.6.3 or later Supported computer system: Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment CPU/clock: Intel processor, or PPC G4 1 GHz or faster Memory: 1GB or more Supported protocol: CoreAudio, CoreMIDI
Specification
Digital audio inputs
COAXIAL (DIGITAL IN)
Connector: RCA pin jack Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Digital audio outputs
COAXIAL (DIGITAL OUT)
Connector: RCA pin jack
Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF) or professional IEC 60958 (AES/EBU) set using the software control panel
Control I/O
MIDI input (MIDI IN)
Connector: 5-PIN DIN Format: standard MIDI format
MIDI output (MIDI OUT)
Connector: 5-PIN DIN Format: standard MIDI format
USB (USB)
Connector: 4-pin USB type B Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480MHz)
Audio performance
Signal-to-noise ratio
98dB or higher (Line IN to Line OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, 44.1kHz, JEITA)
Total harmonic distortion
0.0045% or less (Line IN to Line OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, JEITA)
Operating temperature range
5-35° C/41-95°F
Bundled software
Power Requirements
AC input: 100-240 V, 1.0 A
Consumption
5W
Dimensions
External dimensions (WxHxD) 221.5mm x 41mm x 151mm/8.72" x 1.61" x 5.95" (without projections) 221.5mm x 44mm x 164.3mm/8.72" x 1.73" x 6.47" (with projections)
