Tascam US428 USB Digital Audio Workstation Controller (Windows or Macintosh)

Tascam and Frontier Design Group have partnered together to create the first major innovation in USB-based audio. Start with a fully 24-bit front end, with 2 XLR inputs, 2 balanced 1/4 in. TRS inputs, 2 unbalanced 1/4 in. inputs (switchable to Hi-Z), and S/PDIF I/O. Four channels of audio in and 2 out simultaneously via USB. No opening your computer, no sound card to install - it's USB, so you can even hot-plug it.

You'll spend a lot less time mousing your mix with the US-428. It's got real tactile controls for the most-used functions in your DAW applications. Transport, mute/solo, and locate keys, unlimited banks of 8 faders, an EQ module that supports control of up to 4 bands of fully parametric EQ, plus 4 aux sends and a panpot. It's even got 32 channels of MIDI I/O. Use one for your keys and modules and the other for MTC to lock your MTC-capable tape tracks to your computer.

The US-428 comes bundled with Steinberg's Cubasis VST audio recording/MIDI sequencing software.

Features
PC or Mac compatible via USB interface
24-bit D/A and A/D converters
4 in (analog or S/PDIF) and 2 out simultaneously
2 independent MIDI I/O
Supports unlimited banks of 8 faders
Dedicated EQ, Aux, and Pan controllers

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Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz/0.5 dB/-0.3 dB
LINE A/B to LINE OUT
LINE TRIM max, -28dBu input
LINE OUT Level -10dB position

Noise Level: Better than -82dBu Din Audio; Better than -88dBu A Weight

MIC A/B to LINE OUT
LINE TRIM min, 150 ohm terminated
LINE OUT Level -10dB position

Signal Processing Delay: Less than 2 ms
MIC/LINE to LINE OUT Cue Monitor
Fs = 44.1KHz

THD: Within 0.07%
MIC A/B to LINE OUT
LINE TRIM max, -28dBu input
LINE OUT Level -10dB position

Crosstalk: Better than -80 dB at 1KHz
LINE TRIM max, -28dBu input
LINE OUT Level -10dB position

Click: Less than -35 dBu

Fader Attenuation: Better than -90 dB at 1 KHz

Mute Level: Better than -90 dB at 1 KHz

Dimensions: 14 x 11.5 x 3.25 in. (35.5 x 29.5 x 8 cm)

Weight: 2.05 kg (4.5 lbs.)

Power Consumption: Version, Voltage, Hz, Power Consumption
DM, 100, 50/60,7.5 (50Hz)
T/C, 120, 60, 7.5 (60Hz)
EUR, 230, 50, 7.5 (50Hz)
UK, 240, 50, 7.5 (50Hz)
AUS, 240, 50, 7.5 (50Hz)

MIC INPUT A/B (Analog)
Connector: XLR-3-31
(1:= GND, 2:= Hot, 3:= Cold): Balanced
Input Impedance: 2200 ohm
Nominal Input Level (Trim max.): -63 dBu
Nominal Input Level (TRIM min.): -16 dBu
Maximum Input Level: 0 dBu (TRIM min)

LINE INPUT A/B (Analog)
Connector: 1/4" TRS
(Tip: Hot; Ring: Cold, Sleeve: GND)
Input Impedance: 22kOhm
Nominal Input Level (TRIM max.) -43 dBu
Nominal Input Level (TRIM min.): +4 dBu
Maximum Input level: +20 dBu (TRIM min)

LINE INPUT C/D (Analog)
Connector: 1/4"
(Tip: Hot; Ring: GND; Sleeve: GND) Unbalanced
Input Impedance 47Kohm at MIC/LINE; 680Kohm at GUITAR
Nominal Input Level (TRIM max.): -46 dBu
Nominal Input Level(TRIM min.): -10 dBV (-7.8 dBu)
Maximum Input Level: +6 dBV (+8.2 dBu) (TRIM min)

LINE OUTPUT (Analog)
Connector: RCA pin jack, Unbalanced
Output Impedance: 100ohm
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV (-7.8 dBu)
(LINE LEVEL -10dB)
Maximum Output Level: +16 dBV (+18.2 dBu)
(LINE LEVEL max)

PHONES OUTPUT (Analog)
Connector: 1/4" TRS Stereo
(Tip: L, Ring: R, Sleeve: GND)
(when nominal impedance 40 Ohms loaded)

DIGITAL IN
Connector: RCA pin jack
Format: IEC958 TYPE2
Input impedance: 75ohm
Input Level: 0.5Vp-p

DIGITAL OUT
Connector: RCA pin jack
Format: IEC958 Type 2
Output Impedance: 75 ohm
Output Level: 0.5Vp-p

MIDI IN 1,2
Connector: 5P DIN
Format: Standard MIDI Format

MIDI Out 1,2
Connector: 5P DIN
Format: Standard MIDI Format

USB
Connector: USB Down stream connector
Format: USB

ADC/DAC
A/D Converter
24-bit, 64 times oversampling
Delay: 30 samples

D/A Converter
24-bit, 128 times oversampling
Delay: 30 samples

Audio Performance
MIC Input (A,B XLR Analog Input to Digital Output)
Nominal Level (TRIM max.)
-65.2dBu +1dB/-1dB
TRIM max, 1KHz, (-48dBu input)
Nominal Level (TRIM min.)
-16.2dBu +0.5dB/-0.5dB
TRIM min, 1KHz, (9dBu input)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20KHz + 0.2dB/- 3dB
TRIM max, -48dBu input
20 Hz - 20KHz + 0.1dB/-2dB
TRIM min, 0dBu input
Noise Level
Within -81dBFs Din Audio
Within -83dBFs A Weight
TRIM max, 150 ohm terminated
Within -95dBFs Din Audio
Within -98dBFs A Weight
TRIM min, 150 ohm

T.H.D.: Typical 0.04% at 1KHz
TRIM max, -48dBu: Better than 0.005% Typical 0.003% at 1KHz
TRIM min, 0dBu

LINE Input (A,B 1/4" Analog Input to Digital Output)

Nominal Level (TRIM max.)
-45.7dBu, +1dB/-1dB
TRIM max, 1KHz, (-28dBu input)
Nominal Level (TRIM min.)
-16.2dBu, +0.5dB/-0.5dB
TRIM min, 1KHz, (9dBu input)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20KHz, + 0.2dB/- 3dB
TRIM max, -28dBu input
20 Hz - 20KHz, + 0.1dB/-2dB
TRIM min, 0dBu input

LINE Input (C,D Analog Input to Digital Output)
Nominal Level (TRIM max.)
-46.6dBu, +1.5dB/-1.5dB
TRIM max, 1KHz, (-30dBu input)

Nominal Level (TRIM min.)
7.09dBu, +0.3dB/-0.3dB
TRIM min, 1KHz, (9dBu input)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20KHz, + 0 .5dB/- 2dB
TRIM max, -30dBu input
20 Hz - 20KHz, + 0.3dB/-0.3dB
TRIM min, 9dBu input
Noise Level
Within -82dBFs Din Audio
Within -83dBFs A Weight
TRIM max, 150 ohm terminated
Within -95dBFs Typical -97dB Din Audio
Within -98dBFs Typical -99dB A Weight
TRIM min, 150 ohm terminated
T.H.D
Better than 0.03% Typical 0.01% at 1KHz
TRIM max,-30dBu :
Better than 0.04% Typical 0.03% at 1KHz
TRIM min, 8dBu

LINE OUT (Digital Input to LINE OUT)
Nominal Output: 6dBV, +1.2dB/-1dB
D IN 0dBFs input, LINE OUT Level -10dB position
Frequency Response:
20 Hz - 20KHz, + 0.2 dB/-0.4 dB
D IN 0dBFs input, LINE OUT Level -10dB position
T.H.D.: Better than 0.003% Typical 0.0025% at 1KHz
D IN 0dBFs input, LINE OUT Level -10dB position
Noise Level:
Within -95dBV Din Audio
Within -99dBV A Weight
D IN 0dBFs input, LINE OUT Level -10dB position

PHONES Output
Maximum Output: More then 28mW + 28mW Typical 32mW + 32mW
Within 1% distortion, at 1KHz, 40 ohm loaded
T.H.D.: Within 1 %
1KHz, Output 25mW + 25mW, 40 ohm loaded

Frequency Response:
100 Hz - 20KHz, + 0.5dB/- 0.5 dB
Nominal level, 40 ohm loaded
20 Hz - 100 Hz, +0.5dB/- 5dB
Nominal level, 40 ohm loaded

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