TASCAM Celesonic US-20x20 USB3.0 Audio MIDI Interface w/ Mic Pre / Mixer

TASCAM’ Celesonic US-20x20 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.

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.
Celesonic US-20x20

20 Inputs and 20 Outputs To Handle the Biggest Sessions
With 8 XLR/TRS inputs, 2 TRS inputs, multi-channel digital inputs via S/PDIF coaxial, and optical digital connectors, the US-20x20 provides a total of twenty simultaneous inputs  when operating at 44.1kHz or 48kHz. Twenty simultaneous outputs are also transmitted from your DAW  at 44.1kHz or 48kHz utilizing the 10 TRS line outputs, S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital outputs. The ADAT optical input/output support SMUX2 and SMUX4 - required for high sampling rates. Using two US-20x20 and the optical digital connections, it is possible to configure a 16-microphone recording system.

[Note] When operating at 88.2kHz or 96kHz, up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs are possible.
[Note] When operating at 176.4kHz or 192kHz, up to 12 inputs and 12 outputs are possible.

3 switchable modes - Interface, Mic Preamp and Mixer
The versatile Celesonic US-20x20 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.
Celesonic US-20x20

Advanced DSP mixer with EQ and compression on each channel
An obstacle with computer-based recording is latency (delayed audio signals). New USB 3.0 driver software has been developed to eliminate latency issues and driver set-up problems.
In addition, the built-in mixer provides near-zero latency monitoring while recording. It utilizes the high-performance Dual Core BlackFin DSP making it possible to offer 4-band EQ and compression on each channel. A stereo reverb is also provided for great-sounding headphone mixes.

[Note] When operating at 176.4kHz or 192kHz, the effects (EQ, compression, phase, and reverb) of the DSP mixer cannot be used.
[Note] USB3.0 connection requires Windows 10 or OS X 10.11.2 (or later).

Sleek industrial design that inspires creativity
The versatile Celesonic US-20x20 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.
We have applied the engineering expertise from years of making audio interfaces to create products that are both pioneering and practical. With their distinctive styling, these interfaces fit perfectly on the desktops of musicians and stimulate creativity.

Class-compliant Drivers Support iPads and other Tablets
You will not need another audio interface if you decide you want to make music using an iPad or other iOS device. The performance of these interfaces has been tested with major DAWs – you can continue to use them even if you change DAW software. Since these units include MIDI inputs and outputs, they can also be used as MIDI interfaces.

Features at a glance
    Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with −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