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| | Features | Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface(2) XLR microphone inputs with phantom power(2) 1/4" balanced line inputsSwitchable guitar level input1/4" stereo headphone output
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| | Description | TASCAM has refreshed its best-selling USB interface with better audio specs and a fresh new look for the US-122mkII. The US-122mkII starts with two great-quality XLR microphone preamps with phantom power for condenser microphones. There's also a pair of balanced line inputs and a guitar-level in for direct recording of electric guitar or bass. The stereo signal is sent to your computer at up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality.The US-122mkII connects to Mac or Windows computers using USB 2.0, and the unit is powered over the USB cable. Zero-latency monitoring is available for recording without the delay going to a computer and back. MIDI input and output jacks allow connection of synths and drum machines. Connect the US-122mkII to monitors through the line output or use headphones with the front-mounted stereo 1/4" jack. The US-122mkII makes a perfect portable interface with metal components and solid construction built for the road.The US-122mkII includes a copy of Cubase LE4 from Steinberg. This full-featured recording software captures up to 48 tracks of audio with another 64 MIDI tracks. You can edit your tracks to perfection using a variety of modes and tools. Automated mixing is included to create the perfect master. Cubase LE4 supports VST effect and instrument plug-ins, which an assortment included with the application. Whether you're getting started with computer recording or adding a portable interface to your road rig, the TASCAM US-122mkII is the affordable choice for professional results. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 0.0 inches | | Product Width: | 0.0 inches | | Product Height: | 0.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.45 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.8 inches | | Package Width: | 7.9 inches | | Package Height: | 4.1 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 11 reviews |
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19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Delayed Compatibility Dec 01, 2009
By Geoff
In September, Tascam "officially" certified all of its audio interfaces for use in Snow Leopard, saying the devices were "fully functional" in the operating system. They lied. Neither the Tascam US-122l nor the Tascam US-122MKII is fully functional in Snow Leopard.
I bought the Tascam US-122l based on Tascam's "certification." I have a mid-2009 iMac (not the brand new version) and am running Snow Leopard. After receiving the interface I downloaded the most up-to-date drivers and firmware. However, the interface was not recognized as a in/out sound device in either Snow Leopard's "system preferences" or its "Audio MIDI Setup." I called Tascam customer support and talked to a very friendly and informative representative who basically told me that there was nothing that I could do about it, and that a driver might (eventually) be released that offers full support. I asked if the US-122MKII was fully functional in Snow Leopard (it had been released right after I bought the US-122l), and he said that on his computer it showed up in both system preferences and audio midi setup. Based on this information, I bought the US-122MKII, only to come across the same exact problem.
IMPORTANT: Both audio interfaces are fully functional in the audio programs I have (Ableton Live, GarageBand, Audacity). If all you want to use the interface for is audio in-out for such programs, you won't have any problems. However, if you want to be able to use the interface as your computer's main soundcard (ie:, to output all sound through the interface) you should not buy either interface for use in Snow Leopard. This ability is a big plus: for example, your iTunes music will likely sound much better coming through an audio interface than straight from your onboard sound card. Additionally, the ability to output all your sound through your interface means that you can keep your speaker cables connected to your interface at all times, without having to switch back to your computer after you've finished recording.
I don't know if there are any audio interfaces out there that are fully functional with Snow Leopard yet, but Tascam's are NOT and the company should not be claiming that they are.
***********UPDATE***************
Tascam has finally released a driver that makes the US-122mkii fully functional in Snow Leopard. The delay was frustrating, but now the interface is a great value for Mac users. I've changed my rating accordingly, but Tascam needs to be more honest about compatibility in the future if they want to maintain their customers' trust.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Nothing but trouble Apr 05, 2010
By D. Gimenez
I had enough problems with this when I was using Windows XP, but it worked "well enough." (Problems with WMD not ASIO which is what I used for work). Should've returned it immideately. When I upgraded to Windows 7 64 bit, well then forget about it. Even though I have the Win 7 64 drivers, it won't work for longer than 20 minutes. Just stops making sound (though sometimes I get a strange bit crunching going on before it stops).
Tech support wasn't very helpful, and they won't RMA, and if I return for repair I have to pay for labor (I purchased over 90 days ago), even though I don't know what there is to fix and I don't think it is hardware issue at all.
Avoid this.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Garbage! Nov 24, 2010
By Alexander S. Meyer
TASCAM has finally "sold out" by putting their name on such a user "unfriendly" product. The Cubase software and the registration/activation process are a nightmare and the program didn't work on my brand new Windows 7 PC. Stay away from this waste of time!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great low-latency audio interface (yes, Windows 7-64bit works fine) Nov 27, 2011
By John F. Foreman
I ran this on a Windows 7-64 bit machine pretty extensively (with zero latency or issues with stability, high quality sound, although you have to turn up the knobs most of the way for enough gain), no issues...
Low latency, pretty rock solid with the updated drivers. No hiss or pop (all knobs are smoothed out).
I ran this while using Traktor Pro + Ableton Live.
Quality product. Not sure about the other users experience, but I opened the box plugged it in, downloaded the drivers from the website for Win 7-64bit and started recording :)
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
i really wanted to like this! and i'm starting to! Jul 31, 2010
By shawn
ok the good things first! 1. the quality of this device is pretty good it has an aluminum casing and i see no reason why it should not last for a very long time if taken care of and not yanking on connected wires. ect! and 2. the installation on windows 7x64 and vista x86 was easy as pie, just be sure to go directly to tascam website and get the latest drivers for your operating system. i did not use the disc that came with it! and 3. the signal and sound quality are excellent!
now for the bad! for starters i will tell you what systems i have so you can see where i'm coming from.
desktop
intel core 2 quad 2.5 ghz q9300 4gb of ddr2 800mhz ram WD 500gb 7200 rpm hard drive and top power 600 watt power supply windows 7 ultimate x64
laptop
intel dual core 2.0 ghz t4200 3gb of ddr2 ram 320 gb WD 7200 rpm hard drive windows vista home premium 32 bit
i would think that both of these systems would handle recording audio right? wrong! after playing with various drivers and latency settings i finally got it to record at 16 bit 44100 khz for about 3 tracks any more than that and the audio dropouts would start again it was completely worthless at 24 bit 96khz i could not even record one track without the audio engine stopping. so the bottom line is if you want to get a quality mic into your computer and don't want to record or dub more than a couple of tracks you may like this device? but for a working musician it is useless, i need to record at least 12-16 tracks and it will never happen with this device even on the lowest quality and the main reason i bought it is so i could record at 24/96 quality. guess i'll be stuck using the old zoom mrs 1608cd recorder? although it is a nice recorder it does not have the effects and versatility of a computer based daw system. :o( anywho just so you know the extent of my testing here is the software i tried this interface with.
sonar 8 producer ed
cubase 5.1
ableton live 7
n-track studio 6
the results were the same on all the software! it may work ok if your using midi based stuff in live or maybe reason 4 which i did not get a chance to try. but i'm not sure as my testing was limited to mostly capturing digital audio. if you are a musician i would look elsewhere, but if you are a podcaster or something that requires only a few tracks or just to get a good quality mic connected to your computer then you will probably love it?
UPDATE: while playing around with cubase settings and changing the buffer samples from 0 to 2048 i was able to record 8 tracks and play them back without the pop and skips in the audio anymore! this makes me happy! so i will probably keep this device although i already ordered an emu 0404 pcie sound card for my desktop i will keep this for my laptop! all i can say is learn your daw software well and don't be afraid to bump up those buffer sizes and this can be a useful device!
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