- Overview
- Features
The US-2x2HR is a member of the Tascam US-HR series of high-resolution USB audio interfaces. It provides two mic/line/instrument switchable inputs and two balanced line outputs as well as MIDI I/O to your Windows or Mac computer or your iPhone or iPad. This interface is ideal for music creation and home recording with high demands on simple operation and studio-quality sound. The included loopback function and support for Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio), however, makes it also an excellent choice for podcast creation and live streaming.
The compact US-2x2HR incorporates a wealth of features, including high audio resolution up to 24-bit/192 kHz, ultra-low latency with a Windows buffer size starting at four samples, Ultra-HDDA mic preamplifiers with 48-volt phantom power for superior sound quality with ultra-low noise, a robust USB Type C connector, and a rich assortment of included software to start producing audio right away. This interface can also be used for mobile production or live streaming using your iPhone or iPad* with the included Cubasis LE. Simply put, the US-2x2HR helps you create and distribute great-sounding audio wherever you go.
Advanced version of our popular US-2x2 with even better sound quality
Provides two audio inputs and two audio outputs as well as a MIDI interface 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
Two analogue mic/line inputs on XLR/TRS balanced combo connectors
High-quality Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –128 dBu)
Wide input gain range of 56 dB, ideal for dynamic microphones
Switchable 48-Volt phantom power on XLR inputs
TRS inputs 1/2 can each be switched to instrument-level for direct recording of guitar or bass
Two line outputs (balanced TRS)
Direct monitor option for low-latency monitoring
Monitor mix control for adjusting the level balance between signals from external devices and signals from the computer
Headphones output delivering 18 mW per channel
Independent level controls for line and phones outputs
MIDI input/output
USB bus-powered for mobile recording
Standalone operation as a simple preamplifier for practice sessions and more
Rugged aluminum 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 selected 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
You can select which signals are output at the line outputs
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)
Bundled with Cubase LE and Cubasis LE3, IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 SE and Antares Auto-Tune Unlimited (free 3-month subscription)
Compatible with major DAW software
