A versatile 16-in/4-out, 24-bit/96kHz interface bundled with Cubase LE5.

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The US-1800 audio interface from TASCAM gives you 16 inputs and 4 outputs and allow you to transmit your music to and from your Mac or Windows over high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The US-1800 also features 8 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power and 60dB of clean gain. Six balanced line inputs are also provided, as well as stereo S/PDIF digital and MIDI in and out.

Included with the US-1800 is Cubase LE5 workstation software from Steinberg. This 48-track audio workstation includes must-have features like automation, plug-ins, mixing, editing and MIDI tracks. Cubase LE5 uses standard VST plug-ins for adding virtual instruments and effects.

TASCAM US-1800 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Features:

16 simultaneous inputs
4 simultaneous outputs
14 analog inputs
(8x) XLR Mic inputs with phantom power
(2x) 1/4" TRS LINE/GUITAR inputs on the front panel
(4x) 1/4" TRS LINE inputs on the rear panel
Stereo S/PDIF Digital Input/Output
Zero-latency hardware monitoring
Independent monitor and headphone outputs
Stereo monitor output (DAW return (stereo) and input (mono))
16-channel MIDI input and output
USB 2.0 connection to Mac/Windows
Up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution
Cubase LE 5 48-track workstation software included
ASIO and Core Audio support
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X compatible

Includes
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)
Power cord set for AC adaptor
USB cable
CD-ROM (containing driver)
DVD-ROM (Cubase LE 5)
Cubase LE 5 Quick Start Guide
Rackmounting screw kit
Warranty card
Owner's manual (this manual)

TASCAM US-1800 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Specifications:

Input/output ratings
Analog audio input/output
MIC inputs (Balanced) terminals (MIC IN 1-8)
Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance: 2.2 kO
Nominal input level: –2 dBu (0.615 Vrms)
Minimum input level: –58 dBu (0.00098 Vrms)
Maximum input level: +14 dBu (3.882 Vrms)

Guitar inputs (Unbalanced) terminals (GUITAR 9-10)
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 700 kO
Nominal input level: -6dBV (0.501 Vrms)
Minimum input level: -52dBV (0.0025 Vrms)
Maximum input level: +10dBV (3.162 Vrms)

Line input (Balanced) terminals (Line IN 9-10)
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 10 kO
Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.228 Vrms)
Minimum input level: -42dBu (0.0062 Vrms)
Maximum input level: +20dBu (7.746 Vrms)

Line input (Balanced) terminals (Line IN 11-14)
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 10 kO Nominal input level: -10dBV (0.3162 Vrms)/+4dBu (1.228 Vrms) Maximum input level: +6dBV (1.995 Vrms)/+20dBu (7.746 Vrms)

Line output (Balanced) terminals (Line OUT 1-4)
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Output impedance: 100O
Nominal output level: +4dBu (1.228 Vrms)
Maximum output level: +24dBu (12.277 Vrms)

Monitor output (Balanced) terminals (Monitor L/R)
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") TRS Standard phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Output impedance: 100O
Nominal output level: +4dBu (1.228 Vrms)
Maximum output level: +24dBu (12.277 Vrms)

Headphone output jack (PHONES)
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4") Standard Stereo phone jack
Maximum output: 50 mW + 50 mW (1kHz, 1%, 32O load)

Digital audio input/output
Coaxial (DIGITAL IN) terminal
Connector: RCA pin jack
Compatible signal format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Input impedance: 75O Level: 0.5 Vp-p/75O

Coaxial (DIGITAL OUT) terminal
Connector: RCA pin jack
Compatible signal format: Selectable in the Control
Panel between IEC60958 Consumer (S/PDIF) and
IEC958 Professional (AES/EBU)
Output impedance: 75O
Level: 0.5 Vp-p/75O

Control input/output
MIDI input (MIDI IN) jack
Connector: DIN 5 pin
Format: Standard MIDI format

MIDI output (MIDI OUT) jack
Connector: DIN 5 pi
Format: Standard MIDI format

USB terminal
Connector: USB B type 4 pin
Format: USB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz)

Audio performance
Frequency response
20Hz-20kHz, +1/-1dB (44.1/48kHz)
20Hz-40kHz, +1/-3dB (88.2/96kHz)
(MIC IN-Line OUT, Gain knob set to minimum, JEITA)

Signal-to-noise ratio
96dB or more (MIC IN-Line OUT, Gain knob set to
minimum, 44.1kHz, JEITA)

Total harmonic distortion
Less than 0.01% (MIC IN-Line OUT, Gain knob set to minimum, JEITA)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Without projections: 482.6mm x 44mm x 280mm/19" x 1.732" x 11.02"
With projections: 482.6mm x 44mm x 300.4mm/19" x 1.732" x 11.83"
Weight: 3.1kg/6.834lb.
Operating temperature
5 to 35°C/41 to 95°:F

General
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16/24-bit
Power: Exclusive AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L, included)
AC input: 100-240 V, 1.0 A DC output: +12 V, 2.0 A
Power consumption: 7.2W

Computer requirements
Windows
Supported Operating system
Windows XP 32-bit SP2 or later (Excluding Media Center Edition)
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 USB2.0 port
CPU/clock: Pentium 4 1.4GHz or faster AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster (or equivalent processor)
Memory: 512MB or more for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit
1GB or more for Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 32-bit
2GB or more for Windows 7 64-bit

Macintosh
Supported operating system:
Mac OS X v10.5.8 for Intel processor, or Power PC G4 Mac OS X v10.6 or later for Intel processor

Supported computer system:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
CPU/clock: Intel processor, or Power PC G4
Memory: 1GB or more