Description
Experience unparalleled audio performance with the TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio / MIDI Interface. Boasting high-quality Ultra-HDDA microphone pre-amps with an impressive EIN of -125 dBu, this interface delivers pristine sound quality suitable for professional recording environments.
Capture your music at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution, ensuring every nuance is faithfully reproduced. Seamlessly compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems, the US-16x08 offers 16-in/8-out audio streaming via USB 2.0 for effortless connectivity to your computer.
Enhancing your workflow is the selectable operation mode, allowing you to switch between audio interface and standalone mic preamp functionalities. The built-in DSP mixer empowers you with low-latency digital mixing capabilities, complete with individual compressor and 4-band EQ for each input channel, guaranteeing polished and professional-sounding monitor mixes.
Featuring eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps and eight balanced line inputs, the US-16x08 provides a versatile recording solution. Additionally, the interface offers MIDI input and output for enhanced connectivity options.
Whether you opt for the ergonomic desktop stand or the rack mount setup, the TASCAM US-16x08 caters to a wide range of recording applications, making it a must-have tool for musicians and producers looking to elevate their audio production game. Elevate your recordings with the TASCAM US-16x08 - the ultimate audio interface for demanding professionals.
Product Specifications
- Digital conversion
- Sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
- Quantisation bit depth: 16-bit or 24-bit
Analogue audio inputs
- Mic inputs 1-8 (balanced): XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
- Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ
- Rated input level: −68 dBu (0.0003 Vrms, gain knob max.)
- Rated input level: −12 dBu (0.195 Vrms, gain knob min.)
- Maximum input level: +8 dBu (1.947 Vrms)
- Maximum gain: 56 dB
- Instrument inputs 9–10 (unbalanced, LINE/INST switch set to INST): 6.3mm standard TS jacks
- (Tip: Hot, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ or more
- Rated input level: −57 dBV (0.0014 Vrms, gain knob max.)
- Rated input level: −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms, gain knob min.)
- Maximum input level: +8 dBV (2.512 Vrms)
- Maximum gain: 45 dB
- Line inputs 9–10 (unbalanced, LINE/INST switch set to LINE): Standard TRS jack, balanced
- (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- Rated input level: −41 dBu (0.0069 Vrms, gain knob max.)
- Rated input level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, gain knob min.)
- Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
- Maximum gain: 45 dB
- Line inputs 11–16 (unbalanced, LEVEL switch set to −10 dBV): 6.3mm standard TS jacks
- (Tip: Hot, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- Rated input level: −10 dBV (0.3162 Vrms)
- Maximum input level: +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
- Line inputs 11–16 (balanced, LEVEL switch set to +4 dBu): Standard TRS jack, balanced
- (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- Rated input level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
- Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
Analogue audio outputs
- Line outputs 1–8 (balanced): Standard TRS jack, balanced
- (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
- Output impedance: 100 Ω
- Rated output level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
- Maximum output level: +24 dBu (12.277 Vrms)
- Headphones output: 6.3-mm standard stereo jack
- Maximum output power: 70 mW + 70 mW (THD+N ≤1 %, 32 Ω)
- Frequency response (input to headphones output):
- At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz:
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (JEITA)
- At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz:
- 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±2.0 dB (JEITA)
Other inputs/outputs
- MIDI input: 5-pin DIN connector
- Format: Standard MIDI format
- MIDI output: 5-pin DIN connector
- Format: Standard MIDI format
- USB: 4-pin USB B-type
- Transfer rate: USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MBit/s)
Audio performance
- Mic preamp EIN (equivalent input noise): −125 dBu or more
- Frequency response (input to line output):
- At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
- At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
- S/N ratio: 100 dB or higher
- (line input to line output, gain knob at minimum, JEITA)
- Distortion: 0.006% or less
- (mic/line input to line output, 1 kHz sine wave, nominal input level, maximum output level)
- Crosstalk: 100 dB or higher
- (mic/line input to line output, 1 kHz)
Computer system requirements
- Windows:
- Computer hardware requirements:
- Windows computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
- 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
- 2 GB or more memory
- Display resolution at least 1280 x 800 px
- Supported audio drivers: ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME)
- Mac:
- Computer hardware requirements:
- Apple Mac computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
- 2 GHz or faster dual core processor
- 2 GB or more memory
- Display resolution at least 1280 x 800 px
- Supported audio drivers: Core Audio, Core MIDI
Power supply and other specifications
- Power supply: Specialized AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
- Power consumption: 12 W
- External dimensions: 445 mm × 59 mm × 219 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg
- Operating temperature range: 5–35 °C
Delivery: 2-3 working days
