Tascam Series 208i 20 In / 8 Out USB Audio/MIDI Interface With DSP Mixer
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Key Info
The new TASCAM SERIES audio interface family provides professional quality.
Expandability, both internal and bundled effects processing, internal mixing, external software control, and more for studio, home, and live recording. With a new look, including an angled tabletop design and large, easy-to-grab knobs, TASCAM sets a new standard for mid-grade audio interfaces.
Supreme Audio Fidelity
It all starts with the best sound: TEAC and TASCAM have more than 60 years of high grade audio design experience. TASCAM Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Amplifier) mic preamp circuitry guarantees transparent natural tone with ultra-low noise.
24-bit/192 kHz
A new-generation TASCAM audio interface engine delivers high-definition, 24-bit/192 kHz recording and solid stability.
Expandable input capability to grow into
Easily add more input channels to accommodate future growth by using external microphone preamplifiers with S/MUX optical inputs to record drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more. Each S/MUX optical port can accept up to 8 channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device.
Well-designed interface for quick production
TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces feature a large, easy-to-grab Monitor control knob that ensures you can quickly adjust the monitor output level. Their angled tabletop design offers easy access to all front-panel controls. A handy Monitor Balance control enables mixing live input with computer playback for zero-latency monitoring. Each analog input channel is served by an individually switched +48 volt phantom power supply for condenser microphones.
A Wealth of Outputs
The SERIES 208i provides eight individual analog outputs for versatile monitoring (up to four stereo pairs of monitor speakers) and surround audio (up to 7.1) for video production.
Dual headphone monitoring
The SERIES interface has 2 individual headphone amplifiers which offer powerful enough dual headphone monitoring.
Control Software for Matrix Mixing, Effects Processors, and More
Free, easy-to-use TASCAM Control software manages faders, processing, and the ability to route any audio input (analog, optical, and USB) to any audio output.
Built-in DSP Effects and Processing
A DSP input and output mixer is complemented with digital reverb, compressor, phase invert, and 4-band EQ for each channel. Having these processors included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing the PC/Mac to process the audio more efficiently.
Mobility
TASCAM SERIES interfaces support tablets and other mobile devices and are compatible with many applications to meet your recording needs now and in the future.
Start Making Music Immediately with Bundled Software
TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces are bundled with world-class software. Record with Steinberg Cubase LE DAW for Windows and Mac computers and Steinberg Cubasis LE DAW for iPad. Then process your audio with IK Multimedia AmpliTube guitar/bass modeling and effects software. Finish your high-quality, polished recording projects with IK Multimedia T-RackS mastering software. Both free standing and plug-in versions of AmpliTube and T-RackS are included.
TASCAM house made genuine audio driver and app
A new USB driver offers very high stability, ensuring highly reliable performance every time.
Routing facility for flexible usage
Allows any input like analogue, OPTICAL and USB audio to assign any output port(s) as the user wants.
Software Monitor control for several configurations
Allows monitor control function on the GUI, using 8 individual outputs. E.g. 3 different monitor sets are available to switch on the GUI.
Highlights
- Four XLR/TRS combo mic/line/instrument inputs
- Four transparent, natural-sounding, ultra-low noise TASCAM Ultra-HDDA mic preamplifiers
- Two optical S/MUX expansion ports that accept up to 16 channels of audio input (20 total inputs)
- 8 ¼-inch analog line outputs for versatile monitoring and up to 7.1 surround audio
- Built-in effects: reverb, compressor, four-band EQ
- Powerful 8 bus mixer DSP input/output mixer controlled with free TASCAM Control software
- Software control of faders, routing, aux buses, effects, and phase invert
- Flexible I/O routing allows any analog, optical or USB audio input to be user-assigned to any output ports
- Up to four aux buses to connect up to four stereo pairs of monitor speakers
- Up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording and playback
- Includes Steinberg DAW software and IK Multimedia world-class guitar effects/modeling and mastering software
- MIDI interface
- Word clock in/out
- Dual headphone outputs
- Compatible with Windows / Mac computers and iOS devices (supports UAC2.0)
- USB 2.0 connection and custom USB driver with high stability
- Easy-to-understand operation
- Automatic update function available for software/driver/firmware updates
- Information window function(shown in the Settings Panel screen)
- Direct monitor option for low latency monitoring
- Compatible with mainstream DAW software (Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand)
- Award Winning iZotope Neutron Elements Included
Technical Specifications
- Sampling Frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz
- Quantization Bit Rate 16 / 24-bit
- Analog Audio Inputs
- MIC IN (Balanced) 1-4 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
- Connector XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
- Input Impedance 1.5kΩ
- Nominal Input Level
- GAIN: MAX –64dBu (0.0005Vrms)
- GAIN: MIN –6dBu (0.388Vrms)
- Maximum Input Level +10dBu (2.45Vrms)
- Gain Range 58dB
- INSTRUMENT IN (Unbalanced) 1-4 (when the input switch is set to INST)
- Connector 1/4" (6.3mm) TS jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
- Input Impedance 1MΩ or more
- Nominal Input Level
- GAIN: MAX –64dBV (0.0006Vrms)
- GAIN: MIN –6dBV (0.501Vrms)
- Maximum Input Level +10dBV (3.162Vrms)
- Gain Range 58dB
- LINE IN (Unbalanced) 1-4 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
- Connector 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Input Impedance 10kΩ
- Nominal Input Level
- GAIN: MAX –54dBu (0.0015Vrms)
- GAIN: MIN +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
- Maximum Input Level +24dBu (12.282Vrms)
- Gain Range 58dB
- Digital Audio Inputs
- OPTICAL IN (S/MUX)
- Connector OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)
- Signal Format Multi-channel Optical Format
- (Supports S/MUX at 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192kHz)
- Analog Audio Outputs
- MONITOR OUT (Balanced) LINE OUT 1-2
- Connector 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Output Impedance 230Ω
- Nominal Output Level +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
- Maximum Output Level +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
- LINE OUT (Balanced) LINE OUT 3-8
- Connector 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Output Impedance 230Ω
- Nominal Output Level +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
- Maximum Output Level +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
- HEADPHONE OUT PHONES 1-2
- Connector 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo jack
- Maximum Output Power 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω load)
- Control Input/Output
- USB
- Connector 4-pin, USB B type
- Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
- MIDI IN
- Connector 5-pin, DIN
- Format Standard MIDI
- MIDI OUT
- Connector 5-pin, DIN
- Format Standard MIDI
- WORD IN
- Connector BNC
- Input Voltage 2.0Vpp to 5.0Vpp
- Input Impedance 75Ω ±10%
- Frequency Deviation ±100ppm
- Terminal ON/OFF Switch Equipped
- WORD OUT
- Connector BNC
- Output Voltage 2.0Vpp (into 75Ω)
- Output Impedance 75Ω ±10%
- Sampling Frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k /192k Hz
- Power DC 12V (AC Adapter PS-P1220E included)
- Power Consumption 14 W
- Dimensions (W×H×D) 11.65" × 2.56" × 6.30" / 296 × 65 × 160 mm
- Weight 3.53 lbs. / 1.6 kg
- Operating Temperature Range 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
- Audio Performance
- Mic Amp EIN –129dBu or lower
- Frequency Response
- Fs 44.1k/48kHz 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/–1dB (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, JEITA)
- Fs 88.2k/96kHz 20Hz to 40kHz, +0/–2dB (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, JEITA)
- Fs 176.4k/192kHz 20Hz to 80kHz, +0/–12dB (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, JEITA)
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% or less (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, full-scale –2dB input level, MONITOR knob at maximum)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN thru LINE OUT, Gain knob at minimum, JEITA)
- Crosstalk 100dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN thru LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum)
- Windows
- Compatible Computers Windows computer with a USB2.0 or USB3.0
- CPU Dual core (x86), 2GHz or faster
- Memory 2GB or more
- Driver USB Audio Class2.0, ASIO2.2SERIES 208i, WDM (MME), MIDI
- Macintosh
- Compatible Computers Macintosh computer with a USB2.0 or USB3.0
- CPU Dual core, 2GHz or faster
- Memory 2GB or more
- Driver Core Audio, Core MIDI
- iOS
- Driver Core Audio for iOS
- SKU:
- SERIES-208I
- Model Name:
- Series 208i
- Brand:
- Tascam
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