Tascam US-224 Review

History:

Purchase: I purchased this unit lightly used from eBay, for $180 (US.)

Pros: I think the US-224 is a great beginner's audio interface. My install was a breeze, I had the unit running in 10 minutes. The manual is straightforward and accurate. The unit is very pleasant to look at, complimenting my small apartment studio's looks.



Cons: I wish the XLR inputs had phantom power, like the US-122 does. The included software (Cubasis VST) is limited, but a decent program.

US-224 Quality: The construction seems durable, this unit is definitely suited for light traveling..a perfect companion for a laptop user to record (from either a stero Mic setup or from a board.)

Tascam Summary: This is a great unit, very attractive and feature-filled for the price. However, after doing some post-purchase research, I probably would have waited to purchase the US-428, the expanded version of this interface. Overall, I reccomend purchasing one if you are new to computer recording, and want to get material into your computer as soon as possible. A-/B+

Rating of this product: 4

This Tascam Recording Gear Review Submitted By: Ted Kocher

Date: 2003-12-26

Usefulness Rating: 5 out of 5. 24 reader(s) voted.