Tascam announced a new interface for the iPad and iPhone — for music and recording apps — the all-new iXR USB Audio/MIDI interface with iOS connectivity.

Designed to allow mobile devices to be used in professional audio applications, the iXR is a full featured “Made for iPad” PC/Mac USB audio interface that also delivers direct connectivity to your iPhone and iPad via the standard iOS Lightning or 30-pin connector, without the need for special adapters or flimsy mini-plugs. It features two of TASCAM’s Ultra-HDDA mic preamps with phantom power, mic and instrument-level inputs, zero-latency monitoring, MIDI in and out and supports up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution.

With balanced stereo outputs, the iXR is also the perfect bridge between an iPad and a professional quality concert sound system. As virtual instrument apps have evolved to deliver features and performance that meets, and even exceeds the most advanced synthesizers.

Recording to your iOS device is easier as it’s bundled with Cubase LE for Mac and Windows, as well as Cubasis LE for iOS. Simply connect a microphone or instrument and record vocals and live instruments directly to your iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC with zero-latency direct monitoring.

TheTASCAM iXR will list for $259.99 and here’s more information.