TASCAM US-1641
USB Audio Interface with 8 Mic Inputs, 6 1/4" Line/Instrument Inputs, S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, and Cubase LE 4 - 24-bit/96kHz 16x4
16-channels of TASCAM quality!
If you're looking for an affordable yet reliable interface with enough inputs to record and entire band, then the TASCAM US-1641 is just what you need. Eight front-panel XLR inputs give you easy access and let you set up quickly. With another six line inputs, the TASCAM US-1641 gives you more than enough channels to record in most live or studio setups. Two channels of S/PDIF I/O also let you get the most out of your high-end microphone preamplifiers, and it has MIDI I/O so you can get the most out of keyboards. And the TASCAM US-1641 works with most DAWs and even comes with Steinberg Cubase LE 4 48-track recording software to get you started. TASCAM US-1641 16-track USB Audio Interface Features at a Glance:- 16 inputs and 4 outputs — more than enough I/O to record a full band
- 8 mic inputs with phantom power on front panel for easy access
- Two 1/4" balanced line/instrument inputs on front for tracking guitars and basses directly
- Four more balanced line inputs on rear panel
- Four line outputs
- Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
- 16-channel MIDI I/O
- Separate monitor and headphone level controls
- Zero-latency hardware monitoring
- USB 2.0 interface
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution without lowering the input/output count
- Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 and Mac OSX 10.4 and higher
- Includes Steinberg Cubase LE 4 48-track recording software(Mac/PC)
- Includes TASCAM Continuous Velocity Piano (PC)
TASCAM US-1641 - 16-channels packed into a single rackspace!
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Kent Sallaz
The 1641 is a great interface for a great price. For anyone looking for a USB interface that can be racked, here you go. I've used mine in many location recordings and it never is temperamental. There isn't an interface that is going to give you the amount of I/O and qualitiy at this price point.
Love it so far!
by Hoss from Emmett, ID
January 11, 2010
Music Background: Rock/worship singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and hobby-level sound engineer
!!!The first thing I did was install the latest drivers and update firmware!!! I didn't even use the CDs that came with it.
That being said, after installing it, it worked perfectly. ... read more [+] I got some weird clicks and pops...disabled my wireless adapter and BAM. No problems whatsoever.
I gave it its first workout on Saturday. I recorded my three piece band's practice session using Reaper for my DAW (didn't bother installing Cubase as Reaper works great). Flawless performance. I had two condensor mics on the drums using inputs 5 and 6 and having phantom power on (recorderman drum mic technique...GREAT drum tracks!), an SM57 on my guitar cab, an AKG on the bass amp, and my vocals. 5 tracks all simultaneously recording into my HP notebook (2 gig ram, AMD Turion processor, XP Pro) and I didn't have a single glitch, hickup, pop, etc.
Are there better products out there? Sure...I'd REALLY like the Presonus Firestudio. But for $200 less than the Presonus (not to mention Sweetwater's killer customer service and support) I simply couldn't pass up this deal. If you need a quality interface with lots of input options (and have a good computer with USB 2.0) this is a GREAT interface! close [-]
LOVE IT!!!
by Rumeal Cunningham from Brooklyn, NY USA
April 20, 2008
Music Background: Music Producer/ Musician/ Recording & Live Sound Engineer
Just Got it yesterday. Used it at a church to do a Live Recording. Used 10 Channels. I was Blown away. The quality is great. For the Price.... Cant beat it!!! Look forward to buying the Tascam DM-3200 ... read more [+]. close [-]
Very nice unit
by Rick from Nashville, TN
January 15, 2008
Music Background: Pro Musician
I got my music business degree back in the analog days and I never imagined then that a virtual 16 channel studio could be contained in one rack space. I've had this for a couple of months now and loo ... read more [+]king around at different forums am amazed that more people aren't talking about this! For the price it really is incredible- For about a month of rehearsals now I've been recording 13 channels simultaneously and there have been very few glitches. I did buy a pci usb 2.0 card because it wasn't compatible with the chipset on the motherboard (Nvidia). Other than that it's been pretty straighforward. The preamps have plenty of headroom and seem fairly neutral. My prior interfaces were all Aardvark and this preamp compares favorably, if not better. I don't own any boutique equipment so I don't know how well it would fit in that environment but this is more than adequate for my home studio! close [-]
A step up...
by D.W. Bird from Fort Wayne, IN USA
January 9, 2008
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound, Live and Studio Musician
I am what you would call a "project studio" guy with a background in very technical music production. What I mean by that is that I attended a school and graduated with a degree, yet I can't afford al ... read more [+]l the nifty little gadgets that would put me in great debt, so trust me when I say that what this package offers for the price is an excellent investment.
First off, I had previously purchased an interface that was about half the price (not mentioning due to the fact that other people have had problems and others not), only to be faced with countless problems with drivers and months of non-recording frustrations. With that said, it was time to get it fixed, or make a step up. I was able to return my product back to Sweetwater after having reviewed my problem with tech support. (Thanks guys!) They understood my issues and were able to get me back to scratch..."in the market for a reliable USB home studio interface, with lots of features, but without breaking the bank".
After reviewing different options in it's price range, the obvious question to me was...what's the catch? There was no catch. Just pure gadet recording pleasure. The minute I opened the package I knew I was in for a world of fun. You can review all the specifications they list for yourself, but trust me, you have enough inputs to record your entire band, or even record other bands without looking like a goof with only 2 inputs! This would be great for the little tasks such as vocal (radio) work, yet is good enough to bring that major studio quality to your home.
If you have experience with Cubase, LE version 4 is also included which is a great value! Make sure your computer's system requirements are up to speed, and after that, ENJOY!
Tascam is a company that is solid as a rock. Always reliable, and always innovative at great values. close [-]
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