TASCAM’ Celesonic US-20×20 packs 20 channels of analog and digital I/O into a single rackspace with great sounding preamps and USB 3.0/2.0 connectivity. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps provide 56dB of gain and high headroom to make microphones sound their best. Up to ten channels of digital I/O are included on ADAT and S/PDIF connectors, with word clock also provided for use with external clocks like TASCAM’s CG-1000. MIDI I/O allows use with controllers and synthesizers, and sample rates up to 192kHz/24-bit are supported.
The TASCAM Celesonic US-20×20 is the first USB 3.0 interface to use class-compliant drivers for future-proof use with computers and tablets. A built-in DSP mixer includes parametric EQ and compression on every channel and a stereo reverb send for great-sounding monitor mixes. The DSP mixer can also be used as a live mixer or submixer with computer control. The US-20×20 has three operation modes – audio interface, digital mixer, and 8-channel digital mic preamp -for maximum flexibility.
Ultra-HDDA mic preamps deliver high headroom for dynamic tracks
TASCAM’s Ultra-HDDA mic preamps provide up to 57dB of gain with the highest headroom in their class. Meaning your tracks won’t be distorted before they even hit your computer, resulting in sweeter mids and deep soundstaging.
Popularized in TASCAM’s HS-P82 professional broadcast and film recorders, Ultra HDDA preamps have the performance to handle condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones. These versatile preamps also feature line-level inputs for keyboards and other equipment.
Sleek Industrial Design Inspires Creativity
We have applied the engineering expertise from years of making audio interfaces to create products that are both pioneering and practical. The slightly angled Bio-cell side panels provide users with excellent ergonomics and stimulate creativity. An adapter that supports rack-mounting is also included.
DSP mixer with 4-band EQ and compression on each input channel
Utilizing an Analog Devices BlackFin processor, the US-20×20 offers an advanced digital mixer. Every input has 4-band EQ, compressor, and low-cut filter. A stereo reverb processor is provided for dynamic headhone monitoring. The DSP mixer can store up to (10) snapshots as scenes – making it easy to recall mixer settings.
Three selectable modes included: interface/mic preamp/mixer
The versatile Celesonic US-20×20 is an Interface for multitrack recording using a personal computer and DAW, a standalone mic preamp, or a mixer for live performances or mixing keyboards. In mic preamp mode, the Ultra-HDDA preamps are sent to the ADAT Optical and S/PDIF digital outputs at up to 192kHz.
Features at a glance
- Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with ˆ’125dBu EIN
- Eight Ultra-HDDA micpres with XLR/TRS and connector, two TRS inputs
- 3 mode switching of Interface/Mic preamp/Mixer
- Up to 192kHz/24-bit recording
- Support for Windows and Mac
- USB 3.0/2.0 computer connection (USB3.0 requires Windows 10)
- Connect with iPads and other iOS devices
- 48V phantom power for all inputs
- High-impedance inputs available
- Input level specifications boast a range of 56 dB for using dynamic mics
- Tough metal casing for durability
- Angled design provides excellent usability on a desktop
- Two standard TRS headphones output jack with 70mW 70mW output power
- Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes
- MIDI input and output
- Low-latency monitoring via on-board DSP mixer
- DSP mixer with 4-band EQ and compression on each input channel(Can be used in Interface/Mixer mode)
- On-board Reverb effect ideal for monitoring on interface mode or PA/SR on mixer mode
- Patch bay allows outputs to be assigned freely(Can be used in Interface/Mixer mode)
- Scenes can store DSP mixer settings (up to 10 1 scenes can be stored and named?
- Ten TRS analog outputs
- S/PDIF coaxial digital input/output connectors
- TOS LINK optical digital multichannel input/output connectors (supporting SMUX2 and SMUX4)
- BNC word clock input/output connectors
- USB class compliant 2.0 support
- Confirmed operation with major DAW software (SONAR, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, GarageBand?
- RoHS certified
- Rack-mount adapter included
- Dedicated AC adapter included
- USB2.0 cable and USB3.0 cable included
Spec description
| US-20×20 | US-16×08 | |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k Hz | 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz |
| Quantization bit rate | 16/24bit | |
| Analog audio inputs (Front) |
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| MIC IN (BALANCED) | IN 1-8 | |
| Connector | XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | |
| Input impedance | 2.4k Ohm | |
| Nominal input level | ||
| GAIN: MAX | -68dBu (0.0003Vrms) | |
| GAIN: MIN | -12dBu (0.195Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | 8dBu (1.947Vrms) | |
| Gain | 56dB | |
| INST IN (UNBALANCED) | IN 1-2 | IN 9-10 |
| Connector | 1/4″ (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND) (when set to “INST” at LINE/INST switch) |
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| Input impedance | 1M Ohm or more | |
| Nominal input level | ||
| GAIN: MAX | -68dBV (0.0004Vrms) | -57dBV (0.0014Vrms) |
| GAIN: MIN | -12dBV (0.251Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | 8dBV (0.2512Vrms) | |
| Gain | 56dB | 45dB |
| LINE IN (BALANCED) | IN 3-8 | IN 9-10 (when set to “LINE” at LINE/INST switch) |
| Connector | 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND) | |
| Input impedance | 10k Ohm | |
| Nominal input level | ||
| GAIN: MAX | -41dBu (0.0069Vrms) | |
| GAIN: MIN | 4dBu (1.228Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | 24dBu (12.282Vrms) | |
| Gain | 56dB | 45dB |
| Analog audio inputs (Rear) |
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| LINE IN (UNBALANCED) | IN 9-10 | IN 11-16 |
| Connector | 1/4″ (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND) (when set to “-10dBV” at LEVEL switch) |
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| Input impedance | 10k Ohm or more | |
| Nominal input level | -10dBV (0.3162Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | 10dBV (3.162Vrms) | |
| LINE IN (BALANCED) | IN 9-10 | IN 11-16 |
| Connector | 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND) (when set to ” 4dBu” at LEVEL switch) |
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| Input impedance | 10k Ohm | |
| Nominal input level | 4dBu (1.228Vrms) | |
| Maximum input level | 24dBu (12.1282Vrms) | |
| Digital audio inputs | ||
| COAXIAL | ||
| Connector | RCA pin jack | – |
| Format | IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) | – |
| Input impedance | 75 Ohm | – |
| Input level | 0.5Vp-p / 75 Ohm | – |
| OPTICAL (S/MUX) | ||
| Connector | OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C) | – |
| Format | Multi-channel optical format (S/MUX4 is available in 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz) |
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| Analog audio outputs | ||
| LINE OUT (BALANCED) | OUT 1-10 | OUT 1-8 |
| Connector | 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND) | |
| Output impedance | 100 Ohm | |
| Nominal output level | 4dBu (1.228Vrms) | |
| Maximum output level | 24dBu (12.277Vrms) | |
| Digital audio outputs | ||
| COAXIAL | ||
| Connector | RCA pin jack | – |
| Format | IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) | – |
| Input impedance | 75 Ohm | – |
| Input level | 0.5Vp-p / 75 Ohm | – |
| OPTICAL (S/MUX) | ||
| Connector | OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C) | – |
| Format | Multi-channel optical format (S/MUX4 is available in 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz) |
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| MIDI IN / OUT | ||
| Connector | DIN 5-pin | |
| Format | Standard MIDI format | |
| WORD IN | ||
| Connector | BNC Permissible frequency deviation at the time of external synchronization |
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| Input voltage | 2.0Vpp to 5.0Vpp | – |
| Input impedance | 75 Ohm ±10% | – |
| Input level | ±100ppm | – |
| WORD OUT | ||
| Connector | BNC with OUT/THRU select switch |
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| Output voltage | 2.0Vpp (75 Ohm loaded) | – |
| Output impedance | 75 Ohm ±10% | – |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz | – |
| USB | ||
| Connector | USB3.0/2.0 B type | USB B type 4-pin |
| Format | USB3.0 SuperSpeed (5Gbps) USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps) |
USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class |
| PHONES | ||
| Connector | 1/4″ (6.3mm) stereo phone jack | |
| Maximum output level | 70mW 70mW or more (THD N 0.1% or less, 32 Ohm loaded) | |
| Power | Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included) | |
| Power consumption | 20W | 12W |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 17.5″ × 2.32″ × 8.7″ 445 × 59 × 222 mm |
” 17.5× 2.32″ × 8.7″ 445 × 59 × 219 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 lbs. / 2.7 kg | 6.11 lbs. / 2.8 kg |
| Operating temperature | 41?F to 95?F / 5?C to 35?C | |
| Accessories | Rack mount adapter, USB2.0 cable, USB3.0 cable, User’s manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter | Rack mount adapter, USB cable, User’s manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) |
| Audio performance | ||
| Frequency response | ||
| LINE OUT(BALANCED) | ||
| 44.1k/48k Hz | 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.3dB (JEITA) | |
| 88.2k/96k Hz | 20Hz to 40kHz, ±0.3dB (JEITA) | |
| 176.4k/192k Hz | 20H to 80kHz, ±0.5dB (JEITA) | – |
| THD | 0.005% or less | 0.008% or less |
| S/N ratio | 104dB or more | 100dB or more |
| Crosstalk | 100dB or more | |
| Computer system requirements | ||
| Windows | ||
| OS | Windows 7(32-bit SP1, 64-bit SP1), Windows 8.0(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8.1(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 10(32-bit, 64-bit) | Windows 7(32-bit SP1, 64-bit SP1), Windows 8.0(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8.1(32-bit, 64-bit) |
| Compatible computers | Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 or USB3.0 port | Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port |
| CPU type/speed | Dual core / 2GHz or faster | |
| Memory | 2GB or more | |
| DRIVER | USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO2.0, WDM(MME), MIDI
Note: When using WDM driver, number of output channels from an application has limitation less than 8 channels. |
ASIO2.0, WDM(MME), MIDI |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 Dot or more | |
| Macintosh | ||
| OS | OS X Mountain Lion(10.8), OS X Mavericks(10.9), OS X Yosemite(10.10) | |
| Compatible computers | Apple Mac computer with a USB 2.0 or USB3.0 port | Apple Mac computer with a USB 2.0 port |
| CPU type/speed | Dual core / 2GHz or faster | |
| Memory | 2GB or more | |
| DRIVER | Core Audio, Core MIDI | |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 Dot or more | |
| iOS | ||
| OS | iOS 7 | |
Supported OS’
Windows
Windows 10 (May 2019 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7
Mac
macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra"Ž (10.12) , OS X El Capitan (10.11) , OS X Yosemite (10.10) , OS X Mavericks (10.9) , OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
iOS
iPadOS New , iOS 13 New , iOS 12 , iOS 11 , iOS 10 , iOS 8
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