TASCAM US-366 4-In/6-Out or 6-In/4-Out USB Audio Interface

Product Description

The US-366 is the next line of interfaces from the leading professional and home recording manufacturer, TASCAM. This interface combines compelling new technologies like on-board digital mixers (DSP Mixer) and on-board digital effects (DSP Effects) along with advances on the wildly popular US-144mkII interface. The US-366 sports an aluminum casing for the same rugged reliability plus new improved HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic pres. These HDDA Mic Pres offer a wider frequency response (10Hz to 68kHz), high S/N ratio (98dB), low EIN (-120dBu) and low THD+N (0.0045%); qualities rarely achieved in interfaces this affordable.

From the Manufacturer

US-366 USB 2.0 Audio Interface

The US-366 is the next line of interfaces from the leading professional and home recording manufacturer, TASCAM. This interface combines compelling new technologies like on-board digital mixers (DSP Mixer) and on-board digital effects (DSP Effects) along with advances on the wildly popular US-144mkII interfaces. The US-366 sports similar aluminum casings for the same rugged reliability plus new improved HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic pres.

This all-new interface boasts a high S/N ratio, low THD and flaunts 24bit/192kHz recording; certifying this as the best sounding interface to be released by TASCAM yet. This 6-in/4-out or 4-in/6-out US-366 adds 2 Line RCA inputs and 1 Digital RCA/Optical input/output.

Anatomy of the US-366

HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) Mic Pre-Amplifiers

To ensure superior sound, TASCAM organized months of tests and trials to design the HDDA mic pre-amplifier. Manufactured with a discrete structure and select premium parts, the HDDA pre-amp achieves a wide frequency response (10Hz to 68kHz), high S/N ratio (98dB), low EIN (-120dBu) and low THD+N (0.0045%); qualities rarely achieved in interfaces this affordable.

On-Board DSP Mixer

The on-board DSP mixer offers two operational modes. One designed for music creation (Mulit-Track Mode), the other for podcasting (Stereo Mix Mode)

Multi-track Mode
The multi-track mode is ideal for music creation. This mode delivers independent monitor-mixing from a send-level like an inline-console to a PC. In addition, this mode delivers monaural-monitoring.

Stereo-mix Mode
The stereo-mix mode makes podcast recording or broadcasting convenient and easy. An output audio signal from any PC can relay that signal back to the PC again via your DSP mixer. Any BGM from a PC can mix your voice by microphone then the mixed sound will transfer back to the PC again.

On-Board Effects

The US-366 offers send and insert effects to help support high quality recordings. All located on-board the DSP, choose between the compressor, 3-band EQ and various reverbs. Access or hide youe mixer panel and effects easily with one-click of the "Mixer Panel" button located on the top the unit.

Dedicated US-366 Features

Added Digital Ins/Out Plus Switch Between 6 Inputs & 4 Outputs or 4 Inputs & 6 Outputs

The US-366 has two types of digital input/output connectors (RCA Coaxial and TOS-link Optical). The two outputs can transmit the same signal at the same time but when input is selected, only one connector is available at a time.

The US-366's LINE 3-4 connectors can be selected between input and output to customize TASCAM's US-366 to any recording environment. When "INPUT" is selected, you can connect an abundance of line-level audio devices. When selecting "OUTPUT", you can connect to devices like a multitude of headphone amplifiers. This system provides dedicated monitoring management for each player.

RC-3F Foot Switch Ready - Hands Free Control of Your DAW

The US-366 can connect the optional RC-3F foot-switch to provide hands-free control for your DAW. Utilize this feature while playing your instrument or recording at a distance from your computer. This feature operates on "Mackie Control" or "HUI" emulation and can be operated in two modes.

PLAY mode: RW, PLAY/STOP, FF

REC mode: PLAY, REC, STOP

Full Feature List

• US-366

  • 6-in/4-out or 4-in/6-out USB interface depending on the setting of line 3 and line 4.
  • Up to 24bit/192kHz recording
  • RCA or optical digital input
  • RCA and optical digital output
  • REMOTE connector: The DAW transport can be controlled by an optional remote controller, RC-3F: foot switch.
  • 2 - XLR mic inputs with HDDA mic pres and +48V phantom power
  • On-board digital mixer - “Multi-track mode” or “Stereo mix mode” selectable
  • On-board Effects:
    • Insert: Compressor, EQ
    • Send: Reverb
  • Low latency monitoring
  • Prepared for Internet broadcasting and movie file creating/editing (Stereo Mix Mode)
  • Dedicated monitor mixing (Multi-Track Mode)
  • Mixer panel provides users intuitive operation on PC for sound mixing and activating effects.
  • MON MIX volume provides easy operation for adjusting level balance from external devices and PC.
  • Output selector for each output; selectable between internal mixer output and PC sound.
  • 2 balanced XLR microphone/TRS line inputs. L channel can be switched to Guitar Input for high-impedance support.
  • TRS balanced Line Outputs
  • 1/4” TRS headphone output
  • USB 2.0 bus-powered
  • Cubase LE6 is included
  • Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 support
  • Mac OSX Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion support

• Up to 24bit/192kHz Recording Supported
• Two XLR/TRS (MIC/LINE) Inputs with Full +48V Phantom Power Supply
• On-Board Digital Mixer and Digital Effects
• 2 Balanced TRS Analog Outputs, 2 RCA Analog Unbalanced Outputs, Digital Coaxial/Optical Inputs/Outputs and Footswitch Remote Connectivity