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US-224

Tascam US-224 Product information

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Audio Workstation Controller US-224
Product Information
Audio Workstation Controller US-224
Tascam introduces a new Digital Audio Workstation
Controller. Combining a hardware interface with computer
functionality, the US-224 is a simplified version of the enor-
mously popular US-428. Like the US-428, the US-224 inter-
faces with both Windows and Macintosh based platforms
via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, requires no additional
interface card to install, and is compatible with applica-
tions that accept standard MIDI controller messages.
The US-224 gives users control over any number of soft-
ware faders via four hardware faders selectable in banks
with buttons located beneath the US-224's jog wheel and
also supports transport and control functions for
sequencers and DAWs.
Two inputs and two outputs of 16- or 24-bit audio can be
supported simultaneously at 44.1 or 48 kHz. There are two
balanced XLR and two unbalanced inputs (switchable
between mic, line and guitar), as well as SPDIF digital
input/output. The US-224 is powered via its USB connec-
tion to the computer with no external power supply
required. It can also run in US-428 emulation mode
offering users the ability to use software already
supporting the US-428.
For additional information on the US-224 and other
Tascam products, please visit
www.tascam-europe.com.
Main features
• Self-powered USB controller
compatible with Windows® and
Macintosh®
• Multiple program compatibility
(special version of Steinberg Cubasis
VST included)
• High-quality 24-bit audio interface
with two inputs (XLR, 6.3-mm jack)
and stereo output (RCA)
• SPDIF digital input and output
• 16-channel MIDI interface
• Convenient control of DAW
parameters: four faders, transport/
locate controls, data wheel and more
• Headphone output with
independent level control
• US-428 emulation mode
• Small, portable and easy to use
TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan Tel: +81-422-52-5082 www.teac.co.jp
TEAC AMERICA, INC
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640 USA Tel: +1-323-726-0303 www.tascam.com
TEAC CANADA LTD
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada Tel: +1-905-890-8008 www.tascam.com
TEAC MEXICO, SA de CV
Campesinos Nº184, Colonia Granjas Esmeralda,
Delegacion Iztapalapa, CP 09810 Mexico DF Tel: +52-(5)-658-1943
TEAC UK LIMITED
5 Marlin House, The Croxley Centre, Watford, Herts., WD1 8YA, UKTel: +44-1923-819630 www.tascam.co.uk
TEAC DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Deutschland Tel: +49-611-71580 www.tascam.de
TEAC FRANCE SA
17 Rue Alexis-de-Tocqueville, CE 005 92182 Antony Cedex, France Tel: +33-1-42.37.01.02 www.tascam-europe.com
TEAC ITALIANA SpA
Via C. Cantu 11, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy Tel: +39-2-66010500 www.teac.it
TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
106 Bay St., Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207, Australia Tel: +61-3-9646-1733 www.teac.com.au
Audio Workstation Controller US-224 © 2002 TEAC Corporation · All rights reserved · Design and specifications subject to change without notice
Specifications
Analogue inputs and outputs
Inputs (balanced at LINE, unbalanced at GUITAR) 2 x 6.3 mm jack
Nominal impedance 680 kohm (GUITAR)
22 kohm (LINE)
Inputs (balanced) 2 x XLR
Nominal impedance 2.2 kohm
Outputs (unbalanced) 2 x RCA
Nominal impedance 100 ohm
Digital inputs and outputs
Input Coaxial, IEC 60958 (Type II, SPDIF)
Output Coaxial, IEC 60958 (Type II, SPDIF)
Other Terminals
MIDI Input and MIDI Output 5-pin DIN connectors
USB (Universal Serial Bus) USB downstream connector
Audio and other specifications
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1 dB, –3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio 92 dB (A-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.01%
Power consumption 2 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 304 mm x 62 mm x 211 mm
Weight 0.85 kg
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