General
A first glance will immediately reveal that the Tascam US-20x20 USB 3.0 interface means business! Its look exudes professionalism and durability, so it deserves a spot at the top of your list if you're looking for a great interface! No fewer than 20 inputs and outputs are at your disposal, at a sample rate of 44.1 or 48 kHz. If you reduce the number of I/O channels to 12 x 12, you can even expect 176.4 or 192 kHz. As such, the US-20x20 comes highly recommended as an accessory for everyone who works in-the-box, and is looking for high-quality inputs and outputs.
Tascam US-20x20
Of course, it's not all about audio I/O, the US-20x20 also has classic MIDI connectors (in, out). Look at this product as having everything a producer needs that a PC doesn't offer. Besides the MIDI connectors, on the back you'll find various other inputs and outputs, such as line, coaxial, optical and word. On the front, there are 8 combined XLR/jack inputs, with phantom power that can be switched on or off in two groups. The interface uses USB 3.0 performance, so it's nice and fast!
Other Features
With its raised sides, you can use this interface as a tabletop model, and with the included rack ears, you can turn it into a 19" rack module as well. Of course, the US-20x20's insides are also well equipped. Take the excellent Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps, for instance, or 20dB headroom on the inputs, so that even the occasional volume spikes are taken care of. Finally, there's the excellent DSP that gives you an equalizer, compressor and gain for each individual channel.