US-600

6-in/4-out Audio/MIDI Interface

This model has been discontinued.

It has been replaced with the US-4x4.

The TASCAM US-600 6-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface is the perfect choice for portable recording of multiple sources from your laptop computer. Four high-definition XLR microphone inputs include phantom power for detailed recording with condenser microphones. All channels can be passed to your computer with 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution.

Each input on the US-600 uses an XLR/TRS combo jack to support microphone or line level sources and includes a signal/clip LED to help you set your input level. Input 1 has an instrument-level switch for direct recording of guitar or bass, and a direct monitor path allows musicians to hear their performance without a delay from the computer. On the rear panel, the US-600 includes a pair of unbalanced outputs, MIDI input and output and a stereo S/PDIF digital in and out.

A copy of Cubase LE5 is included – the latest version of Steinberg’s 48-track workstation software. VST plug-in support, automated mixing and MIDI tracks allow you to craft large productions without adding any other software. If you want to use your own software, the US-600 supports most Mac and Windows software such as Logic Pro, Live, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Fruity Loops, and Pro Tools 9.

Perfect for laptop musicians, the TASCAM US-600 makes multi-microphone computer recording portable and affordable.

Spec description

	US-600	US-200
Supported sampling frequency	44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
Supported bit rate	24bit
Analog audio Inputs
MIC IN	INPUT 1-4	INPUT 1-2
Connecter	XLR-3-31(1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), BALANCED
Input impedance	2.2k ohms
Nominal input level	-14dBu(0.15Vrms)
Minimum input level	-57dBu(0.001Vrms)
Maximum input level	+2dBu(0.98Vrms)
LINE IN	INPUT 1-4	INPUT 1-2
Connecter	6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED
Input impedance	15k ohms
Nominal input level	+4dBu(1.23Vrms)
Minimum input level	-39dBu(0.008Vrms)
Maximum input level	+20dBu(7.75Vrms)
INSTRUMENT IN	INPUT 1
Connecter	6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED
Input impedance	1M ohms
Nominal input level	-13dBV(0.22Vrms)
Minimum input level	-56dBV(0.001Vrms)
Maximum input level	+3dBV(1.41Vrms)
Digital audio inputs
COAXIAL	INPUT 5-6	-
Connecter	RCA pin-jack	-
Format	IEC60958-3(S/P DIF)	-
Analog audio outputs
LINE OUT	OUTPUT 1-2	OUTPUT 1-4
Connecter	RCA pin-jack, UNBALANCED
Output impedance	200ohms
Nominal output level	-10dBV(0.316Vrms)
Maximum output level	+6dBV(2Vrms)
Digital audio inputs
COAXIAL	OUTPUT 3-4	-
Connecter	RCA pin-jack	-
Format	IEC60958-3(S/P DIF) and IEC60958-4(AES/EBU) *Selectable in the Control Panel betwiin	-
PHONES
Connecter	6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack
Maximum output level	18mW+18mW(32ohms loaded)
MIDI
MIDI IN	DIN 5-pin
MIDI OUT	DIN 5-pin
USB
Connecter	USB B type 4-pin
Format	USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED
Power	USB bus powered (5V, Max 500mA)	100V to 240V, 50/60Hz, Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, included)
Power consumption	2.5W	5.0W
Dimensions	172(W)×44(H)×164.3(D)mm	221.5(W)×44(H)×164.3(D)mm
Weight	480g	580g
Bundle software	Cubase LE
Accessories	CD-ROM (containing drivers), USB Cable, DVD-ROM (Cubase LE), Cubase LE Quick Start Guide, Warranty card, Owner's manual	AC adaptor(TASCAM PS-P520), Power cord for AC adaptor, CD-ROM (containing drivers), USB Cable, DVD-ROM (Cubase LE), Cubase LE Quick Start Guide, Warranty card, Owner's manual

Audio performance
Frequency response	20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1.0dB(44.1/48KHz, JEITA) 20Hz to 40kHz, +0.5/-1.5dB(88.2/96KHz, JEITA)
S/N ratio	98dB or more(LINE IN to LINE OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, 44.1kHz, JEITA)
THD	0.0045% or less(LINE IN to LINE OUT with Gain knobs at minimum, 44.1kHz, JEITA)

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	ASIO 2, WDM(MME)
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	1GB or mor
Driver	Core Audio, Core MIDI

Supported OS' (PC)

Windows

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)

Manuals

Cubase LE5 Quick Start Guide	02-16-2011	2.1 MB
US-600 owners manual	02-16-2011	2.0 MB

Documents

Release Notes	12-26-2014	98.8 KB
How to install Cubase LE	05-08-2014	4.1 MB
Cubase LE quick start guide	04-03-2013	1.1 MB
US-200 & US-600 V1.10 Mac Driver Release Notes	10-08-2012	842.5 KB

Windows Drivers

Driver V1.03rc1	03-17-2016	2.7 MB
Driver V1.02 for Windows	12-26-2014	3.7 MB
US-600 driver version 1.00 for Windows (64-bit)	02-05-2011	1.7 MB
US-600 driver version 1.00 for Windows (32-bit)	02-05-2011	1.3 MB

Mac Drivers

Driver V3.22rc1 (OS X Mountain Lion/OS X Mavericks/OS X Yosemite/OS X El Capitan only)	12-03-2015	2.3 MB
US-200/US-600 MIDI input fix for Mac OS X	01-28-2014	371.1 KB
Driver V3.00d8 Release Notes (OS X Mavericks and Yosemite only)	12-12-2013	944.5 KB
US-600 driver version 1.00 for Mac OS X	02-05-2011	1.6 MB

FAQs

After installing Windows 8.1 Update(KB 2919355), PC is re-booted up when system sound on Windows is played.

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.

Please check here for how to avoid it.

How do I authorize Cubase LE?

Cubase LE is authorized on the Steinberg website. Go to this page to get started.

Are TASCAM drivers compatible with Mavericks 10.9.5 and Yosemite?

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.

The MIDI input is not working on my US-200 or US-600 in Mac OS X.

Download and install this MIDI patch for Mac OS X and the MIDI input should start working again.

There is no MIDI input or output from my US-series interface when using it with Pro Tools 9 for Windows.

Pro Tools 9 for Windows must be run from the administrator's account for MIDI to function. Launch Pro Tools in 'run this program as an administrator' mode.

Pro Tools 9 for Windows will not launch with the US-series interface connected.

The latency setting must be the same in Pro Tools and in the US-series control panel. Change this in Pro Tools' Hardware Setup window, and in the US-series control panel.

How do I register my copy of Cubase LE?

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.
The "My Steinberg" area can be found on the Steinberg home page
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 LE4 Cubase LE5

If you are still having problems after following the above instructions, consider posting a message on the Cubase.Net forum