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Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps in the Tascam US-16x08 are high-quality preamplifiers that provide clean, quiet operation with up to 57dB of gain. They are designed to capture audio with utmost clarity.
The built-in DSP Mixer in the Tascam US-16x08 offers low-latency digital mixing. Each channel on this mixer comes with a four-band EQ, compression, and a reverb send, allowing you to create polished-sounding monitor mixes.
Yes, the Tascam US-16x08 is versatile and can be used as a standalone mic preamp, adding to its flexibility and usability in various recording scenarios.
The Tascam US-16x08 is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems. It also comes with USB Audio Compliance 2.0 drivers for iOS compatibility.
Yes, the Tascam US-16x08 has MIDI input and output available on the rear panel for added connectivity.
Review Summary
2016-02-18T07:58:01
I like this because most audio interfaces are sold with all kinds of bells and whistles and inputs, like RCA, that you'll never use. And you pay for all that useless stuff. This unit has 8 balanced mic inputs, two 1/4" mic/line inputs and 6 line inputs. That's it! All you need. I do find that the on/off switch is a bit screwy. Sometimes I have to flip the switch a couple times to get it to power on.
Michael C.
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44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz
16/24bit
XLR-3-31(1:GND, 2:Hot, 3:Cold), Balanced
2.4kOhms
Gain: Max -68dBu (0.0003Vrms)
Gain: Min -12dBu (0.195Vrms)
+8dBu (1.947Vrms)
56dB
6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED (When set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)
1MOhms or more
Gain: Max -57dBV (0.0014Vrms)
Gain: Min -12dBV (0.251Vrms)
+8dBV (0.2512Vrms)
45dB
6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED (When set to "LINE" at LINE/INST switch)
10kOhms
Gain: Max -41dBu (0.0069Vrms)
Gain: Min +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
+24dBu (12.182Vrms)
45dB
6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED (When set to "-10dBV" at LEVEL switch)
6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED (When set to "+4dBu" at LEVEL switch)
10kOhms or more
10kOhms
-10dBV (0.3162Vrms)
+4dBu (1.228Vrms)
10dBV (3.162Vrms)
+24dBu (12.182Vrms)
6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED
100Ohms
+4dBu (1.228Vrms)
+24dBu (12.177Vrms)
6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack
70mW+70mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32Ohms loaded)
Din 5-pin
Standard MIDI format
USB B type 4-pin
USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included)
12W
5 to 35 deg. C / 41 to 95 deg. F
Line Out(Balanced):
44.1k/48kHz: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.3dB(JEITA)
88.2k/96kHz: 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-0.3dB(JEITA)
0.008% or less
100dB or more
100dB or more
-125dBu or less
OS: Windows 7(32-bit SP1, 64-bit SP1), Windows 8.0(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8.1(32-bit, 64-bit)
Compatible computers: Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port
CPU type/speed: Dual core/2 GHz or faster
Memory: 2GB or more
Driver: ASIO2.0, WDM(MME)
OS: OS X Mountain Lion(10.8), OS X Mavericks(10.9)
Compatible computers: Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port
CPU type/speed: Dual core/2 GHz or faster
Memory: 2GB or more
Driver: Core Audio, Core MIDI
iOS 7
52 x 2.32 x 8.62" / 132.08 x 5.89 x 21.89cm
6.11lbs / 2.77kg
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