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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest in Pre-Owned Gear & Peace of Mind!

Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Extended Protection

Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Failure Protection

Failure Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.

Zoom TAC-8 Specifications

  • Analog Inputs: Connectors

    Inputs 1-8: XLR/TRS combo jacks
    (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)

  • Analog Inputs: Input gain

    Inputs 1-8: 0-60 dB (1 dB steps)

  • Analog Inputs: Input impedance

    Input 1-8: 5k Ohm
    1MOhms (When IN1/IN2 Hi-Z on)

  • Analog Inputs: Maximum input level

    Inputs 1-8: +13 dBu (XLR at 0 dBFS)
    +21 dBu (TRS at 0 dBFS)

  • Analog Inputs: Phantom power

    Inputs 1-8: +48 V

  • Analog Outputs: L/R Connectors

    Master Outputs: TRS jacks (balanced)

  • Analog Outputs: Maximum output level

    Line Outputs 1-8: +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
    Phones 1/2: +10 dBu

  • Analog Outputs: Output impedance

    Line Outputs 1-8: 150 Ohms
    Phones 1/2: 33 ohms

  • Analog Outputs: Connectors

    Phones 1/2: Standard stereo phone jacks
    20 mW x 2 (into 32 Ohms load)

  • Digital In/Out: ADAT Optical: Connectors

    ADAT Optical (lightpipe)
    8 In/Out: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
    4 In/Out: 88.2kHz/96kHz, S/MUX compatible
    2 In/Out: 176.4kHz/192kHz, S/MUX4 compatible

  • Digital In/Out: S/PDIF: Connectors

    RCA (coaxial)

  • Digital In/Out: Supported sampling freq.

    S/PDIF: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
    Word Clock: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz

  • Digital In/Out: Connectors

    Word Clock: BNC

  • Digital In/Out: Output impedance

    Word Clock: 75 Ohms

  • Frequency characteristics

    44.1 kHz: -1.0 dB, 20 Hz 20 kHz
    96 kHz: -1.0 dB, 20 Hz 40 kHz
    192 kHz: -1.0 dB, 20 Hz 60 kHz

  • Input conversion noise

    Measured EIN: 125 dB (IHF-A) at 60dB, 150 Ohms input

  • Dynamic range

    AD: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)
    DA: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)

  • Sampling frequencies

    192 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz

  • Bit depth

    24-bit

  • Interface

    Thunderbolt

  • MIDI In/Out

    5-pin DIN jacks

  • Power supply

    AD-19 DC12V 2A AC adapter

  • No. of Recording and Playback Channels

    At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz:
    Recording: 18 channels (ANALOG: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT Optical: 8)
    Playback: 20 channels (ANALOG: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT OPTICAL: 8)
    At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz:
    Recording: 14 channels (ANALOG: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT Optical: 4)
    Playback: 16 channels (ANALOG: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT OPTICAL: 4)
    At 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz:
    Recording: 12 channels (ANALOG: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT Optical: 2)
    Playback: 14 channels (ANALOG: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT OPTICAL: 2)

  • Dimensions (D x W x H)

    External: 6.21 x 19.00 x 1.81" (157.7 x 482.6 x 46.0mm)

  • Weight

    4.43 lbs (2.01kg)

About Zoom TAC-8 18 Input and 20 Output Rack-Mountable Thunderbolt Audio Interface

What's in the box:

  • Zoom TAC-8 18 Input and 20 Output Rack-Mountable Thunderbolt Audio Interface
  • Item Note: Missing Power Adapter; Thunderbolt Cable