When two audio channels are not enough
The four-channel US-4x4HR is a member of the Tascam US-HR series of high-resolution USB audio interfaces and an enhanced version of the popular Tascam US-4×4. It provides four mic/line inputs, two of which can alternatively be used for direct input of a guitar or bass, four balanced line outputs, two headphones connectors, and MIDI I/O to your Windows or Mac computer or your iPhone or iPad*. This interface is ideal for multitrack recording of two instruments and two vocalists, for instance, or multi-media production 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 two-channel podcast creation and live streaming.
Features at a glance
- Advanced version of our popular US-4×4 with even better sound quality
- Provides four audio inputs and four 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
- Four analogue mic/line inputs on individual XLR and TRS balanced 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
- Four 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
- Two headphones outputs delivering 45 mW per channel
- Independent level controls for line and phones outputs
- MIDI input/output
- 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 selcted 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 (Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand)
More info, https://www.tascam.eu/en/us-4x4hr
