TASCAM's premiere multi-channel interface is the US-2000, a 16 in/4 out USB interface that fits in only one rackspace. The US-2000 has eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power, enough to record a large band or drumset. An additional six balanced 1/4" line inputs are provided for synths, amp modelers and effects processors. Stereo S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs bring the total to 16 inputs that can be recorded simultaneously.
The US-2000 transmits your instruments at up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality over a high-speed USB 2.0 connection to your computer. To keep track of all of your inputs and outputs, the US-2000 has a meter bridge made up of 100 LEDs. Connections are hidden on the rear panel, except for a pair of combo jacks on the front for easy access.
Included with the US-2000 is a copy of Cubase LE5 from Steinberg. This full-featured recording software captures up to 48 tracks of audio with another 64 MIDI tracks. You can edit your tracks to perfection using a variety of modes and tools. Automated mixing is included to create the perfect master. Cubase LE4 supports VST effect and instrument plug-ins, which an assortment included with the application. TASCAM's copy of Cubase LE4 can record 16 channels at a time so you can take advantage of all the inputs on the US-2000.
TASCAM's high-quality audio interface takes advantage of the latest USB technology to provide such high channel count over USB 2.0. Step up to the ultimate in compact, great sounding interfacing with the US-2000.
Spec description
Supported sampling frequency
44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
Supported bit rate
16/24bit
MIC IN(XLR)
Connector
XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), BALANCED
Input impedance
2.4kohms
Nominal input level
-60dBu(When input gain konb is at maximu) -4dBu(When input gain konb is at minimum)
Maximum input level
+12dBu
INST IN(TRS)
Connector
6.3mm (1/4") phone jack, UNBALANCED
Input impedance
1M ohms
Nominal input level
-56dBu(When input gain konb is at maximum) 0dBu(When input gain konb is at minimum)
90dB(LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT,20kHz LPF + A-weighted
THD
0.01% or less(LINE IN to MONITOR OUTPUT, 1kHz, +20dBu input 20kHz LPF)
Operating system requirements
Windows
OS
Windows XP:32bit SP3 or more, 64bit SP2 or more Windows Vista:32bit SP2 or more, 64bit SP2 or more Windows 7:32bit, 64bit Windows 8:32bit, 64bit
CPU
Pentium 4 1.4GHz or more, ADM Athlon 1.4GHz or more
MEMORY
1GB or more
DRIVER
WDM, ASIO
Macintosh
OS
Mac OS X Tiger(10.4.11), Mac OS X Leopard(10.5.6), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7), OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)
CPU
Intel Processor 1GHz or more, Power PC G4 1GHz or more
MEMORY
512MB or mor
DRIVER
Core Audio
Supported OS' (PC)
Windows
Windows 10 (November Update version 1511) ,
Windows 8.1 ,
Windows 8 ,
Windows 7 ,
Windows Vista ,
Windows XP
Mac
OS X El Capitan (10.11) ,
OS X Yosemite (10.10) ,
OS X Mavericks (10.9) ,
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) ,
OS X Lion (10.7) ,
Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) ,
Mac OS X Leopard(10.5.6) ,
Mac OS X Tiger(10.4.11)
In case that 24 bit is being selected at the setting of "Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode" on Windows, PC is re-booted up when system sound on Windows is played.
Cubase LE is authorized on the Steinberg website. Go to this page to get started.
According to Apple, OS X 10.9.5 includes heightened security measures that will also be part of OS X 10.10. These security measures will affect some TASCAM audio interfaces, so users are advised to be aware, and hold off on updating until further information is available
These products use Apple's built in CoreAudio driver. The Settings Panel installer is fully compliant with Apple's latest security measures.
US-2x2
US-4x4
The latest drivers are compliant, but testing is ongoing for these products:
US-322
US-366
US-1200
UH-7000
The OS X 10.9 public beta drivers can continue to be used for these interfaces:
US-122mkII
US-144mkII
US-200
US-600
US-1641
US-1800
US-2000
Cannot be used with the current driver (public or beta):
IF-FW/DMmkII: Development is on-going and a version that is compliant with the new security measures will be made available as soon as possible. Please keep your system at 10.9.4 or earlier if you wish to continue to use the IF-FW/DMmkII.
TASCAM Mixer Companion: Gatekeeper Security must be set to "allow all" for TMCompanion to be installed. It can be reverted to higher security settings after installation.
Other audio interface products not mentioned are no longer supported.
No, you can only use one of these interfaces at once.
Please be aware that this activation system is designed and controlled by Steinberg and not TASCAM.
Install Cubase LE 4 or Cubase LE 5
Make sure that your computer has a working Internet connection. This connection is necessary to activate the license because the eLicenser Control Center (eLCC) needs to register with our license server.
Make sure that you have the latest version of the eLCC installed. Click here to download
Open the eLicense Control Center (eLCC) software and make a note of your Soft-eLicenser number
Create a user account in the MySteinberg area. If you already have one, please go to step 7.
Check your email and activate your user account by clicking the link in the confirmation email
Log in to your MySteinberg account, and click on "Activation & Reactivation", choose "Cubase LE 4" or "Cubase LE 5" and select "Permanent Activation". Enter your Soft-eLicenser and choose your hardware manufacturer
You will receive an email containing the activation code
Launch the eLicenser Control Center software. Click the "Enter Activation Code" button to download the license for your Steinberg product to the Soft-eLicenser. To do this, enter the required activation code into the corresponding field. Follow the instructions on screen.
The process above is taken directly from the Steinberg website. Cubase LE4Cubase LE5
If you are still having problems after following the above instructions, consider posting a message on the Cubase.Net forum
This interface was tested with Windows 8 and no problems were found. It is approved for use with Windows 8.
