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TASCAM US-16×08 16-input Audio Interface for Mac/Windows and iPad

SKU: US-16x08
Brand: TASCAM
$399.00
Brand TASCAM
SKU US-16x08
Weight 8.00 lbs
Warranty 3 Years
Condition New
Status Available
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Description

The TASCAM US-16×08 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 56dB 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-16×08 is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing. Each channel has four-band EQ and compression for polished-sounding monitor mixes. In addition to interface mode, the US-16×08 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 input and output are also available on the rear panel.

Whether using the ergonomically-designed angled desktop stand or mounting with the included rack ears, the US-16×08 includes analog I/O for almost any music recording application.

Features

  • Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with −125dBu EIN
  • Eight Ultra-HDDA mic pres with XLR connectors, eight TRS inputs
  • Standalone mode for use as an independent mic preamp
  • Up to 96kHz/24-bit recording
  • Support for Windows and Macintosh
  • USB 2.0 computer connection
  • Connect with iPads and other iOS devices via Class Compliant drivers
  • +48V phantom power available for all microphone inputs
  • High-impedance inputs available
  • 56 dB of preamp gain, ideal for dynamic or ribbon microphones
  • Tough metal casing for durability
  • Angled design provides excellent usability on a desktop
  • Eight TRS outputs
  • Standard TRS headphones output jack with 70mW/ch output power
  • Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes
  • MIDI input and output
  • Low-latency monitoring via on-board DSP mixer
  • DSP mixer with 4-band EQ and compression on each input channel
  • Digital Patch bay allows outputs to be assigned freely
  • Scenes can store DSP mixer settings (up to 10 scenes can be stored and named)
  • USB class compliant 2.0 support
  • Confirmed operation with major DAW software (SONAR, ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Garage Band)
  • RoHS certified
  • Dedicated AC adapter included

Specifications

US-16x08 US-20x20
Sampling frequency  
USB2.0 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k Hz
USB3.0 - 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz
Quantization bit rate 16/24bit
Analog audio inputs
(Front)
 
MIC IN (BALANCED) IN 1-8
Connector XLR-3-31(1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)
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 (UNBALANCED) IN 9-10 IN 1-2
Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND)
(When set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)
Input impedance 1M ohms or more
Nominal input level  
GAIN:MAX -57dBV (0.0014Vrms) -68dBV (0.0004Vrms)
GAIN:MIN -12dBV (0.251Vrms)
Maximum input level +8dBV (0.2512Vrms)
Gain 45dB 56dB
LINE IN (BALANCED) IN 9-10
(When set to "LINE" at LINE/INST switch)
IN 3-8
Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND)
Input impedance 10k ohms
Nominal input level  
GAIN:MAX -41dBu (0.0069Vrms)  
GAIN:MIN +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum input level +24dBu (12.282Vrms)
Gain 45dB 56dB
Analog audio inputs
(Rear)
 
LINE IN (UNBALANCED) IN 11-16 IN 9-10
Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND)
(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 (BALANCED) IN 11-16 IN 9-10
Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND)
(When set to "+4dBu" at LEVEL switch)
Input impedance 10k ohms
Nominal input level +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum input level +24dBu (12.1282Vrms)
Digital audio inputs  
COAXIAL  
Connector - RCA pin jack
Format - IEC60958-3(S/PDIF)
Input impedance - 75 ohm
Input level - 0.5Vp-p / 75 ohm
OPTICAL (S/MUX)    
Connector - OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)
Format - Multi-channel optical format
(S/MUX4 is available in 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz)
Analog audio outputs  
LINE OUT (BALANCED) OUT 1-8 OUT 1-10
Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND)
Output impedance 100ohms
Nominal output level +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum output level +24dBu (12.277Vrms)
Digital audio outputs  
COAXIAL  
Connector - RCA pin jack
Format - IEC60958-3(S/PDIF) / IEC60958-4(AES/EBU)
Input impedance - 75 ohm
Input level - 0.5Vp-p / 75 ohm
OPTICAL (S/MUX)  
Connector - OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)
Format - Multi-channel optical format
(S/MUX4 is available in 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz)
MIDI IN / OUT  
Connector Din 5-pin
Format Standard MIDI format
WORD IN  
Connector - BNC
Permissible frequency deviation at the time of external synchronization
Input voltage - 2.0Vpp to 5.0Vpp
Input impedance - 75 ohm +/-10%
Input level - +/-100ppm
WORD OUT  
Connector - BNC
with OUT/THRU select switch
Output voltage - 2.0Vpp (75ohm loaded)
Output impedance - 75 ohm +/-10%
Sampling frequency - 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz
USB    
Connector USB B type 4-pin USB3.0/2.0 B type
Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class USB3.0 SuperSpeed (5Gbps)/USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
PHONES  
Connector 6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack
Maximum output level 70mW+70mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32ohms loaded)
Power Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included)
Power consumption 12W 20W
Dimensions 52(W) ×2.32(H) ×8.62(D) inch 
445(W) ×59(H) ×219(D) mm
52(W) ×2.32(H) ×8.7(D) inch 
445(W) ×59(H) ×222(D) mm
Weight 2.8kg / 6.11lb 2.7kg / 5.95lb
Operating temperature 5 to 35˚C
Accessories Rack mount adapter, USB cable, User's manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) Rack mount adapter, USB2.0 cable, USB3.0 cable, User’s manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter
Audio performance
Frequency response  
LINE OUT(BALANCED)  
44.1k/48k Hz 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.3dB(JEITA)
88.2k/96k Hz 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-0.3dB(JEITA)
176.4k/192k Hz - 20H to 80kHz、+/-0.5dB(JEITA)
THD 0.008% or less
0.005% or less
S/N ratio 100dB or more
104dB or more
Crosstalk 100dB or more

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