Tascam 20-In/8-Out USB Audio/MIDI Interface - 208I

TascamSKU: 208I

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$ 499
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Description

Overview

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. These interfaces are bundled with a series of software that allow full operational coverage: at the core of music production is Steinberg's Cubase LE / Cubasis LE; for instrumental recordings comes IK Multimedia's AmpliTube with guitar/bass modeling and colorful effects; newly added to the bundle is iZotope's redesigned Neutron Elements, which includes 4 powerful tools for creating great mixes; last but not least, IK Multimedia's T-RackS mastering software will finish up users' creations into high quality masterpieces.

Features

  • 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, Logic Pro)

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 (Balanced)

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)

Output impedance

51.5Ω

Working impedance

16Ω to 600Ω

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/-0.4dB (JEITA)

Fs 88.2k/96kHz

20Hz to 40kHz, +0/-0.8dB (JEITA)

Total Harmonic Distortion

MIC IN

0.0016% (1kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum, 20k SPCL LPF)

LINE IN

0.0023% (1kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum, 20k SPCL LPF)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

MIC/LINE IN

109dB (GAIN knob at minimum, 20k SPCL LPF+A-Weight)

Crosstalk

100dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN thru LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum)

Computer System Requirements

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, ASIO, 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 iPhone

Supported OS

Windows

Windows 11 New , Windows 10 (November 2021 Update) New , Windows 10 (May 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (October 2020 Update) , Windows 10 (May 2020 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7

Mac

macOS Monterey New , macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra (10.12)

iOS

iOS 15 New , iPadOS 15 New , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 12 , iOS 11 , iOS 10

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