TASCAM UH-7000

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High-quality audio and low noise - that's what you get with the Tascam UH-7000l. Graced with high-end components and stellar specs, this professional two-channel USB interface gives you high-definition mic preamps and Burr-Brown converters in a rugged, attractive half-rack chassis. The UH-7000 is spec'd with flexible I/O and a host of useful features, including a DSP mixer and dynamics, and the ability to stream four channels of audio to/from your computer. Not only a perfect front end for your DAW, The Tascam UH-7000l also works as a standalone microphone preamp and AD/DA converter.

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• Two channels and lots of flexibility
• HDIA mic preamps capture all the nuances
• Excellent components deliver excellent audio

With two channels of simultaneous recording capability, the Tascam UH-7000l is perfect for singer/songwriters looking to create their demo or document song ideas. Both channels offer phantom power, so you can use condenser microphones with no problem. In addition to analog XLR and TRS inputs, the unit also sports digital XLR I/O that supports AES/EBU and SP/DIF. Main analog outs are XLR. The UH-7000l will even stream four channels of audio to and from your computer via USB. You get low-latency monitoring through the DSP mixer, which can be switched between multitrack and stereo mix modes. The UH-7000l has a headphone output with separate level control, so you can mix, edit, and listen back to your recordings.

The Tascam UH-7000l employs a High Definition Instrumentation Architecture (HDIA) mic preamp design that delivers pristine audio with vanishingly low noise. For these preamps, Tascam engaged in repeated listening tests in order to ensure the highest performance in both numerical ratings and subjective audio quality. The instrumentation method is quite parts and labor intensive (and therefore rarely used these days in audio equipment design). Boasting a circuit used not only for pro audio gear but also in high-end measurement devices, the UH-7000 can capture the finest expressive nuances of your musical performances.

For the UH-7000l, Tascam paid particular attention to parts selection, as evidenced by the presence of Burr-Brown converters, thin-film metal resistors, a precision TCXO clock generator, and film capacitors for improved noise performance. The analog audio input circuit was designed with a priority of low noise and maximum audio quality. Key components only made the grade after numerous critical listening tests. The results of this meticulous attention to detail are a solid pro audio product you can feel good about putting to work in your studio. But then, you'd expect nothing less from Tascam.

• Supports 24-bit/192kHz USB transmission and AD/DA conversion
• Support for Mac and Windows operating systems
• 4-in/4-out audio streaming from a PC connected via USB 2.0
• Burr-Brown PCM4220 AD converter, PCM1795 DA converter
• HDIA mic preamps: -128dB EIN
• Thin film metal resistors with outstanding noise performance
• High audio quality film capacitors with low distortion
• Low latency monitoring through the DSP mixer
• DSP mixer can be switched between multitrack and stereo mix modes
• Line or digital outputs can be selected using the DSP mixer
• DSP dynamics effects: compressor, noise suppressor, de-esser, exciter, EQ, limiter/low cut
• Effects can be applied to inputs, outputs or the master
• DSP REVERB (hall, room, live, studio, plate) send effect is ideal for record monitoring
• Link line function enables volume control of powered monitors
• Single punch MIXER PANEL button
• Strong, highly durable aluminum body
• Large INPUT level knobs enable precise adjustment of input levels
• Two 20-segment LED level meters
• Standard TRS headphones output jack (45mW/channel output)
• +48 volt Phantom power supply
• Two balanced analog XLR jacks for both input and output; two balanced analog TRS input jacks
• XLR digital I/O jacks support AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) and IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) formats
• Professional output specifications (maximum output level: +24dBu)
• Convenient half-rack size; three-pronged inlet power cable
• Confirmed operation with major DAW software, including Sonar X3, ProTools, Cubase, and Live
• RoHS compliant