TASCAM US-42B

Features

• Two combo XLR/TRS jacks support balanced input for microphones and instruments
• HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamps with individual level controls, up to 45 dB of gain, and +48V phantom power to accommodate dynamic and condenser microphones (an external gain-boosting device may be necessary for low-output dynamic mics such as the Shure SM7B)
• Preamps double as Hi-Z inputs for your electric guitar or bass
• TRRS and TRS connections for gaming headsets
• 3.5mm stereo aux input can be used to connect a smartphones, tablet, or portable media player
• Unit can be connected to record or stream on an iOS device using an Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter (available separately)
• Meter lets you visually monitor the level of the mic inputs
• Stereo 1/4″ and 3.5mm jack headphone outputs with shared volume knob
• Stereo RCA outputs with level knob for connecting unit to a PA system, powered speakers, or an external audio recorder
• 3 PON sound-effect pads for triggering preselected audio sound bites, songs, or samples of your choice (bell, buzzer, and applause samples are included)
• Use the illuminated On Air button to start or mute broadcast transmission
• Creator/Broadcast switch: select Broadcast to turn on live streaming; or, select the Creator switch to activate the two-channel USB interface, and record audio straight to your computer (music or video recording software is available separately)
• USB-powered operation is supported when connected to a Mac/Windows computer
• When using with an iOS device, the unit can be powered via a USB power adapter or the TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (both available separately)
• Support for high-resolution recording formats up to 96 kHz / 24-bit
• Works with all major streaming software/services (YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, Skype, and more)
• Compatible with major DAW software including Audacity, SONAR, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, and GarageBand