The Tascam US-1641 is fully compatible with 64-bit and 32-bit Windows systems. Installation is relatively easy, but it always seems necessary to download new drivers from Tascam's website directly. This happens in particular with large diaphragm condenser microphones, which I find myself turning the gain all the way down to prevent clipping. However, even if the indicator doesn't turn red, I find that sometimes the input still gets a bit clipped and distorted if you are not careful with the volume levels. The gains are fairly easy to set on the device, as there are light indicators to let you know when a channel is receiving input, and when the input is too hot. With the ability to hook up 8 phantom-powered mics directly, plus 6 additional 1/4 line-leve inputs, you have the capacity to record any standard drum set. Mainly, this unit is invaluable for recording drums, where more than two inputs (which is what my main audio interface has) in necessary. I use it every week to record my band's practice, and even when I use it with my older Windows XP system (that I keep in our practice room), my computer can easy handle all of the inputs at once.

For recording drums and recording live sessions, you cannot beat this unit, for a small home studio. One reason, is that the US-1641 has a simple power cord connection, whereas the newer recording interface uses a special power adapter (not sure why they made the change).Īlthough this unit is older and discontinued, it works flawlessly on my Windows 7 system. Although this is an older, discontinued product, in some ways I prefer it over the newer version. It includes 8 mic inputs with phantom power and 60db of gain, two balanced TRS line/guitar inputs, four more balanced inputs on the back of the unit, digital input and output via S/PDIF, separate monitor output, separate headphone output, and midi in and midi out capabilities. The Tascam US-1641 is a 16 input, 4 output usb midi recording interface.

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