Tapco by Mackie Link.USB 2-Channel USB Audio Interface

Manufacturer's Description for Tapco by Mackie Link.USB 2-Channel USB Audio Interface

The Link.USB is Tapco's highly portable computer audio interface for connecting two channels of high-quality audio from the real world into your Mac or PC computer using a common USB connection. As cost-effective as it is compact, Link.USB doesn't chintz out when it comes to sound quality. It features pro-level 24-bit/96kHz fidelity and premium-grade mic preamps. Link.USB comes complete with beginner-friendly Tracktion 2 Music Production Software and Final Mix CD Mastering Plug-in, both courtesy of Mackie.

Exceptional sound quality
For the Link.USB, Mackie started with two of the best mic preamps available in any audio interface at this price range. With combo mic/line/instrument inputs, these Mackie-designed preamps will capture the nuances of any sound you throw at them. This exceptional sound is preserved all the way to your computer thanks to modern 24-bit/96kHz digital audio converters on the way in, as well as the way out to headphones and your Studio Monitors.

Small, but mighty
All that great sound potential is cleverly packed into a compact case less than 2-inches high and 8-inches long. Link.USB tucks comfortably alongside your laptop when you're on the go, and connects with a single USB cable when you're ready to get busy. It's bus powered, meaning it draws its juice from your computer for no-sacrifice recording and mixing, no matter where you end up. And with a unique swivel foot design, you can stand the Link.USB on its side in tighter workspaces, then stow it when it's time to go.

Looks Ain't Deceiving
The Link.USB has soft rubber side-cheeks to protect it from impacts, and keeps it from sliding off your desk if the earth suddenly spins off its axis. Silver side rails act like roll bars to protect its precious knobs from being sheared off while in transit. The TAPCO Link.USBit's hard working, smart, and sexy--just like you wish everyone else was.

Simple, Powerful, Tracktion 2
The Link.USB includes Mackie's Tracktion 2 Music Production Software. It's the easiest software out there to get you started using your computer to record. And once you've mastered the basics, there's plenty of room to grow with Tracktion's truly professional feature set. It even comes bundled with a great assortment of plug-in effects, including Mackie's Dynamics Suite to help you keep the mix tight, plus Mackie's Final Mix CD mastering plug-in for when you're ready to share your music with the world.

Features
Two-channel 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface*

Combo mic/line/instrument inputs

Mackie-designed high-headroom mic preamps

48v phantom power

Low latency direct monitoring

Bus powered for extreme portability

Mac and PC compatible

Convenient, collapsible swivel-foot for desktop operation

Includes Mackie Tracktion 2 Software

*Note: 96kHz sample rate support (WDM, uni-directional) zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tapco by Mackie products.

Frequency response:
-- Any input to monitor output: +0, 0.5 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz @ 48 kHz SR

-- Any input to phones output: +0, 3 dB, 30 Hz to 22 kHz @ 48 kHz SR (600 ohm load)

Distortion -- THD + Noise (1 kHz, 1 dBFS @ 48 kHz SR):
-- Mic input to monitor output: < 0.005%

Dynamic range -- mic input to monitor output (48 kHz SR, A-weighted): 100 dB

Input impedance:
-- Mic input: 3 k ohm

-- Line input: 20 k ohm balanced, 20 k ohm unbalanced

-- Instr input: 1 M ohm

Output impedance:
-- Monitor output: 200 ohm

-- Headphone Output: < 1 ohm

Crosstalk:
-- Monitor output (1 kHz, Left to Right): 70 dB

-- Headphone output (1 kHz, Left to Right): 80 dB

Maximum input level:
-- Mic in (XLR): 2.2 dBu

-- Line in: +4.5 dBu

-- Instr in: +5.4 dBu

Maximum output level:
-- Monitor output: +4.2 dBu

-- Heaphone output: 18 mW into 600 ohm

A/D and D/A conversion: 24 bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz

Dimensions:
-- Height: 1.7 in/43 mm

-- Width: 6.1 in/155 mm

-- Depth: 6.8 in/173 mm, 7.6 in/193 mm with handles

Weight: 1.4 lb/0.6 kg