TASCAM's US-2x2 combines great audio quality and ergonomic design for a powerful 2-in/2-out USB 2 Audio interface. Two Ultra-HDDA mic/line preamps provide up to 57dB of gain with nearly inaudible noise and distortion specs. The audio design features high-performance, musical components like NE5532 op amps for rich sound quality without coloring the source. The US-2x2 includes class-compliant drivers for plug-and-play operation on Mac OSX and iOS devices like the iPad, and a simple driver adds ASIO compatibility for Windows. MIDI in and out are also included for connecting synths, drum machines, and controllers. With solid audio specs, iOS compatibility, and an easy-to-read angled design, the US-2x2 is the ultimate 2-channel interface for home, project, and mobile studios. Features include: · Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with -125dBu EIN · NE5532 op-amps used at the audio input and output stages · Up to 96kHz/24-bit recording · Support for Windows and Mac OS X operating systems · USB 2.0 computer connection · Connect with iPads and other iOS devices · +48V phantom power for all inputs · Two switchable high-impedance inputs · Microphone preamp gain range of 57dB · Direct monitoring function for zero-latency monitoring · Tough all-metal casing for durability · Angled design provides excellent usability on a desktop · Balanced analog TRS output jacks suitable for connection to powered monitors · Standard TRS headphones output jack · Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes · MIDI input and output · Output sources can be selected in the setting panel · Input sound monitoring can be set to stereo or mono · Input muting function eliminates noise from unused inputs · USB class compliant 2.0 support · Confirmed operation with major DAW software (SONAR, ProTools, Cubase, Live, StudioOne, GarageBand) · Two Ultra-HDDA mic preamplifiers · Two XLR/TRS (MIC/LINE) inputs with full +48V phantom power · Two TRS analog balanced outputs · 18mW/ch headphone output · USB bus-powered for mobile recording · Optional AC adaptor available for use with iOS devices