Tascam US-16x08 audio interface

The Tascam US-16x08 is a 16-In/8-Out USB Audio Interface. The TASCAM US-16x08 captures 16 mic and line inputs to your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps deliver the cleanest and quietest operation in their class while delivering up to 57dB of gain. An additional eight line inputs are provided, two of them switchable to instrument level for direct guitar or bass recording. Eight balanced line outputs are also available, two with a level control on the front panel for monitoring.

Built into the US-16x08 is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing. Each channel has four-band EQ, compression, and a reverb send for polished-sounding monitor mixes. In addition to interface mode, the US-16x08 can be used stand alone as a standalone mic preamp. Mac and Windows drivers are provided, as well as USB Class Compliant 2.0 drivers for tablets like Apple's iPad. MIDI inputs and outputs are also available on the rear panel. Whether using the ergonomically-designed angled desktop stand or mounting with the included rack ears, the US-16x08 includes enough I/O for almost any music recording application.

The main features of the Tascam US-16x08 include:

• Sampling frequency: 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz
• Quantization bit rate: 16/24bit
• Analog audio inputs
• MIC IN(IN 1-8)
  • Connector: XLR-3-31(1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), BALANCED
  • Input impedance: 2.4k ohms
  • Nominal input level
    • GAIN:MAX: -68dBu (0.0003Vrms)
    • GAIN:MIN: -12dBu (0.195Vrms)
  • Maximum input level: +8dBu (1.947Vrms)
  • Gain: 56dB
• INST IN (IN 9-10)
  • Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED (When set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)
  • Input impedance: 1M ohms or more
  • Nominal input level
    • GAIN:MAX: -57dBV (0.0014Vrms)
    • GAIN:MIN: -12dBV (0.251Vrms)
  • Maximum input level: +8dBV (0.2512Vrms)
  • Gain: 45dB
• LINE IN (IN 9-10)
  • Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED (When set to "LINE" at LINE/INST switch)
  • Input impedance: 10k ohms
  • Nominal input level
    • GAIN:MAX: -41dBu (0.0069Vrms)
    • GAIN:MIN: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
  • Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.182Vrms)
  • Gain: 45dB
• LINE IN (IN 11-16)
  • Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED (When set to "-10dBV" at LEVEL switch)
  • Input impedance: 10k ohms or more
  • Nominal input level: -10dBV (0.3162Vrms)
  • Maximum input level: +10dBV (3.162Vrms)
• LINE IN (IN 11-16)
  • Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED (When set to "+4dBu" at LEVEL switch)
  • Input impedance: 10k ohms
  • Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
  • Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.182Vrms)
  • Analogue audio outputs
• LINE OUT (LINE OUT 1-8)
  • Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED
  • Output impedance: 100ohms
  • Nominal output level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
  • Maximum output level: +24dBu (12.177Vrms)
• PHONES
  • Connector: 6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack
  • Maximum output level: 70mW+70mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32ohms loaded)
• MIDI IN / OUT
  • Connector: Din 5-pin
  • Format: Standard MIDI format
• USB
  • Connector: USB B type 4-pin
  • Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
• Power: Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included)
• Power consumption: 12W
• Dimensions: 445 W ×59 H ×219 D mm
• Weight: 2.8kg / 6.11lb
• Operating temperature: 5 to 35°C
• Accessories: Rack mount adapter, USB cable, User's manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)