Tascam US1641 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface

Includes Cubase LE 4 and TASCAM's Continuous Velocity Piano plug-in.

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Tascam US1641 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface reviews

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11 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

 

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"USB2.0 puts out the Firewire"

Feature:
All about the 8 mic ins. I didn't bother with the Cubase LE; use FL Studio and it conncted up no problems at all.

Quality:
Plastic control knobs look a bit cheap, the metering is very basic; but the overall look is nice. Bang for the buck is awesome.

Value:
8 mics, nice sounding unit (equivalent to Focusrite Saffire LE) for 300+ delivered! Awesome value.

Sound:
Great bang for the buck. I don't own expensive pres, so I'm sure there is bette rout there, but it sounds great -- expected to be somewhat idsappointed on sound quality given the great price, and was leasantly surprised by the musicality of the sound.

Ease of Use:
I decided to experiment with this as a USB2.0 after a really hard time getting FW units working with my laptop (never got Firebox to work; Saffire LE does wrok, but took a lot of time and effort to get going). I'm told the FW problems arise if you don't have the TI chipset for FW. I don't care -- that should not be my problem to deal with. This was like butter, installed in minutes, no drops or pops, have done 4 simultaneous channels so far with ease.

Support:
no opinion

Overall:
I may eventually trade up to the Echo line someday, but only if I can truly hear a diference in the AD/DA. I don't own any separate pres, and perhaps will outgrow this if those reveal weaknesses not apparent with my current set-up. I had nothing but problems with FW (Presonus and Focusrite); very happy this USB2.0 unit works with ease.

Submitted: 4/8/2008


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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Its Great!"

Feature:
Usual

Quality:
just got it no issues yet so far so good

Value:
14 inputs for this price ..... wow

Desirability:
this is a must for any home studio.

Sound:
Good sound for the price

Ease of Use:
It setup quick and was ready to use in 20 min.

Support:
did not have to use yet

Overall:
everything is great. I went from a 6 input sound card that could only run on win 98 to finally being able to use win xp or even vista.

Submitted: 11/11/2007

Style of Music: rock


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With sixteen inputs, the TASCAM US-1641 is the ideal choice for musicians to record the whole band to a computer. Eight mic/line inputs plus six line inputs gives you plenty of channels for a large ensemble, drumset, live recording or worship service. It includes Cubase LE 4, Steinberg's latest version, for 48 tracks of 96k/24-bit recording power. Using the latest high-speed USB 2.0 technology, the US-1641 packs the interfacing power of a big console into only one rackspace.

The eight mic inputs employ TASCAM Pro mic pres for 60 dB of gain and phantom power for studio-quality recordings. Two balanced TRS line inputs on the front panel are switchable to guitar level for direct-in recording of bass or guitar tracks. Four more balanced line inputs and outputs fill out the rear panel, along with MIDI and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs for a total of 16 ins. A built-in power supply means there's no special wall-wart to lose, and connection to the computer is handled by USB 2.0 technology - 40 times faster than USB 1.1 and 20% more bandwidth than FireWire 400.

The US-1641 comes with Cubase LE4, Steinberg's latest version of the 48-track, 96kHz recording workstation, so you'll be ready to cut tracks right away. Also included is TASCAM's Continuous Velocity Piano, a VSTi plug-in for Windows that uses Giga technology for totally authentic grand piano sounds. The US-1641 installs ASIO and Core Audio drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 and Mac OS X, with simple instructions for hooking up to Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, SONAR, Reason, Live and nearly all other recording software. For musicians and bands always looking for more inputs, the US-1641 is the ultimate choice.

Technical Info

16 simultaneous Inputs

4 Simultaneous Outputs

14 x 4 Analog Input/Output

Stereo S/PDIF Digital Input/Output

8 XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power

USB 2.0 Computer Interface

Up to 96kHz/24-bit Audio Resolution

Zero-latency Hardware Monitoring

Independent Monitor and Headphone Outputs

16-channel MIDI Input and Output

Includes Steinberg Cubase LE4 and TASCAM Continuous Velocity Piano

ASIO and Core Audio support for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X

Weight: 3.2kg / 7.1 lb

Dimensions (WxDxH): 19 x 11.1 x 1.74 in. (482.6 x 280 x 44mm)
Enough inputs for the whole band! Features 8 mic/line inputs with phantom power plus 6 TRS 1/4" inputs, stereo S/PDIF and 16-channel MIDI I/O. Up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution across all inputs. Zero-latency hardware monitoring; USB 2.0 interface. Includes Cubase LE 4 for Mac/PC.
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