Tascam TM-250U
USB Broadcasting Microphone With Headphones Output
The TM-250U is the USB condenser microphone for personal broadcasting and online communication. Because it captures crisp, accurate sound at an ultra-affordable price, and also includes a headphones output for monitoring, it is the ideal solution for podcasting, conferencing, computer recording and internet broadcasting.
Lightweight and Small – for Perfect Audio Quality With Direct-to-Computer Connectivity
The TM-250U was designed to deliver flawless, detailed audio straight to your computer via USB. Simply select it for audio input and output in your operating system, connect your headphones, and off you go. Record voice-over or music directly to your audio software, use it for online conferences and meetings, create podcasts, stream live with pristine vocal quality, or any other situation where crisp clear audio is needed.
How to connect the Tascam TM-250U to a computer or mobile device
Adaptability To All Common Operating Systems
The TASCAM TM-250U works via industry-standard USB-C connectors on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android* and Chrome OS* platforms, with driverless functionality returning stream-optimized audio at 16-bit/48kHz.
* Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard devices, however this does not guarantee operation with all devices with Android and Chrome OS.
The Tascam TM-250U is a mic with headphones output for your computer or mobile device
Built-in Controls For Gain, Mute and Headphones Volume
The TM-250U computer broadcast microphone provides all the control for the microphone and monitoring on the unit itself. Microphone gain control and headphones output with volume control are easily accessible. A Mic-Mute button gives additional flexibility for in-the-moment control of audio.
The Tascam TM-250U comes with mic holder, USB cable and desktop stand
Everything Included to Broadcast or Record Right Away
Included are essential microphone accessories: a mic holder, USB C-A cable (2 m), and desktop tripod – allowing you to set up on your desktop immediately.
Tascam TM-250U: Frequency response and polar diagram (at 1 kHz)
Features at a glance
USB condenser microphone with headphones output for direct monitoring
Ideal for video conferencing, podcasting or recording of acoustic instruments, vocals or speech with a computer
Simple connection with a Windows, macOS, iOS, Android* or Chrome OS* device using the included USB cable
* Dependent on hardware/processor. Operation with all devices is not guaranteed.
No driver is necessary (USB Audio Class 1.0)
Audio processing at 16 bit and up to 48 kHz sampling rate
High SPL (sound pressure level) capability and smooth frequency curve
Supercardioid directional pattern is ideal to capture single sound sources and is less sensitive to ambient noise
Headphones output (3-contact mini stereo jack) enables direct monitoring of the audio returned from the computer
Headphones volume control
Microphone volume (gain) control
Mute button
Sturdy metal body
Included accessories: USB cable (Type C – Type A, 2 m), mic holder (screw diameter 5/8 inch), tabletop mic stand
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 10 (October 2020, Version 20H2) Windows 10 (May 2020 Update 2004) Windows 10 (November 2019 Update 1909) Windows 8.1 Windows 7
Mac
macOS Big Sur (11.0) macOS Catalina (10.15) macOS Mojave (10.14) macOS High Sierra (10.13)
Specifications
General
Transducer
High-quality condenser capsule
Directional pattern
Supercardioid
USB connector
USB Type C receptacle
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity
−32 dB (0 dB ＝ 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Maximum permissible SPL
130 dB (at 1 kHz = 1% THD)
Quantization bit depth
16-bit
Sampling frequencies
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
ADC performance
Distortion (THD+N)
0.01%
S/N ratio
89 dB
Dynamic range
89 dB
DAC performance
Distortion (THD+N)
0.005%
S/N ratio
96 dB
Dynamic range
93 dB
Computer system requirements
Windows
Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
CPU/processor speed
2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
Memory
2 GB or more
Mac
Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
CPU/processor speed
2 GHz or faster dual core processor
Memory
2 GB or more
Note: Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that meet the above requirements. This does not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the above requirements. Even computers that meet the same system requirements might have processing capabilities that differ according to their settings and other operating conditions.
Power supply and other specifications
Power supply
DC 5 V via USB connection
External dimensions (Ø × L)
65 mm × 204 mm
Weight
439 g (microphone only)
Permissible operating temperature range
5–35 °C
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
