MusikMesse 2014: UH-7000 USB Audio Interface by Tascam

Tascam brings at MusikMesse 2014 the UH-7000, a 4×4 USB compact audio interface that features microphone preamp.

The UH-7000 is a pro-level microphone preamp and audio interface, designed with a strong focus on low noise and high audio quality. Not only can this unit be used as a 4-in/4-out audio interface in a DAW production environment, but as a standalone microphone preamp and AD/DA converter. The built-in HDIA (High Definition Instrumentation Architecture) microphone preamps are newly designed with low noise and high audio quality. These impressive mic pres perform at −128dBu EIN, a 117dB signal-to-noise ratio and distortion ratio of 0.0009% or less.

The grand nature of the UH-7000’s sound is partially due to the careful attention spent on selecting parts. In addition to the Burr-Brown PCM4220 ADC, PCM1795 DAC converters and thin film metal resistors, installed is a powerful TCXO clock generator with +/−1ppm precision.

The units half-rack size makes it easy to install at a studio console or work desk. The thick aluminum panels on the front and sides of the full-metal body increase stability. Highly important but easily forgotten are the smooth-tension aluminum input level knobs for precise level adjustments.

The UH-7000 microphone preamp and audio interface enables composers, musicians and recording engineers to produce music in their private quarters at a level only reached in professional studios.

Features of UH-7000:

USB 2.0 audio interface
4 inputs and 4 outputs
24-bit / 192kHz audio resolution
Burr-Brown PCM4220 AN and PCM1795 DA converters
Built-in DSP mixer for monitoring, switchable between multitrack and stereo modes
Line and digital outputs can be selected via the DSP mixer
DSP effect processor can be applied to inputs, outputs or master (compressor, noise supressor, de-esser, exciter, EQ, limiter/low-cut)
DSP Reverb send with hall, room, studio, live and plate types
Link feature allows for controlling the volume of amplified monitors
Two large knobs for the input levels
Two 20-segment LED meters
+48V phantom power
TRS output
2 balanced XLR inputs and outputs
Max output level: +24dBu
2 balanced TRS analog inputs
XLR digital inputs and outputs with AES3, EBU and S/PDIF format support
Half-rack format
Aluminum enclosure
RoHS Compliant