Tascam US-20X20 USB 3.0 Audio MIDI Interface Mixer

The Tascam US-20x20 is a single-rackspace USB 3.0 audio and MIDI interface built for recording scenarios that demand high channel counts without the expense of a large-format console. It delivers 20 channels of simultaneous input and output by combining eight Ultra-HDDA mic preamps, two front-panel instrument inputs, and digital connectivity via ADAT and S/PDIF. The Ultra-HDDA preamps provide 56dB of gain with low noise and high headroom, making them capable of driving everything from dynamic broadcast mics to quiet ribbon microphones without requiring an external preamp. MIDI I/O is built in for connecting controllers, synthesizers, and drum machines directly.

What sets the US-20x20 apart from many interfaces in its class is its three distinct operating modes. As a standard audio interface, it connects to a DAW over USB 3.0 (or USB 2.0 with reduced I/O) with class-compliant drivers — no proprietary software needed, and future OS compatibility is more likely as a result. In standalone mixer mode, it operates as a digital mixer without a computer attached, useful for live events or practice spaces. In mic preamp mode, it functions as an 8-channel remote preamp feeding another interface via ADAT, which makes it a practical expansion option for studios that have outgrown their current input count. The built-in DSP mixer applies parametric EQ, compression, and a stereo reverb send on every channel for monitor mixing, all processed locally so there is no added latency and no impact on the recorded tracks in your DAW.