Tascam 208i Audio Interface

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Product Code: 2020
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The Tascam 208i Audio Interface is a professional-quality mid-grade audio/MIDI interface featuring internal and bundled effects processing, internal mixing, external software control, and more, for studio, home, and live recording.

The Tascam 208i Audio Interface is a 20 IN/8 OUT USB Audio/MIDI Interface designed to provide professional quality. 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.

Special Versatile Bundled Software to Produce Your Music from Start to Finish
TASCAM SERIES audio 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.

Supreme Audio Fidelity
It all starts with the best sound: TEAC and TASCAM have more than 60 years of high grade audio design experience. TASCAM Ultra-HDDA (High De?nition Discrete Architecture) mic preamp circuitry guarantees transparent natural tone with ultra-low noise.

24-bit/192 kHz
The new windows driver also allows to set the minimum size of the audio buffer (from only 4 samples), which results lesser round trip latency with maximum performance, suitable for each computer's configuration.

Expandable Input Capability to Grow Into
Easily add more input channels to accommodate future growth by using external microphone preamplifiers with S/MUX optical inputs to record drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more. Each S/MUX optical port can accept up to 8 channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device.

Well-Designed Interface for Quick Production
TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces feature a large, easy-to-grab Monitor control knob that ensures you can quickly adjust the monitor output level. Their angled tabletop design offers easy access to all front-panel controls. A handy Monitor Balance control enables mixing live input with computer playback for zero-latency monitoring. Each analog input channel is served by an individually switched +48 volt phantom power supply for condenser microphones.

Dual Headphone Monitoring
The SERIES interface has 2 individual headphone amplifiers which offer powerful enough dual headphone monitoring.

Control Software for Matrix Mixing, Effects Processors, and More
Free, easy-to-use TASCAM Control software (TASCAM SERIES Settings Panel) manages faders, processing, and the ability to route any audio input (analog, optical, and USB) to any audio output.

Built-in DSP Effects and Processing
A DSP input and output mixer is complemented with digital reverb, compressor, phase invert, and 4-band EQ for each channel. Having these processors included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing the Windows / Mac to process the audio more efficiently.

Mobility
TASCAM SERIES interfaces support tablets and other mobile devices and are compatible with many applications to meet your recording needs now and in the future.

Special Versatile Bundled Software to Produce Your Music from Start to Finish
TASCAM SERIES audio 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.

TASCAM House Made Genuine Audio Driver and App
A new USB driver offers very high stability, ensuring highly reliable performance every time.

Routing Facility for Flexible Usage
Allows any input like analogue, OPTICAL and USB audio to assign any output port(s) as the user wants.

Software Monitor Control for Several Configurations
Allows monitor control function on the GUI, using 8 individual outputs. E.g. 3 different monitor sets are available to switch on the GUI.

Tascam 208i Audio Interface Features

  • Four XLR/TRS combo mic/line/instrument inputs
  • Four transparent, natural-sounding, ultra-low noise TASCAM Ultra-HDDA mic preampli?ers
  • 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 e?ects/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)

Tascam 208i Audio Interface 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: 1.5kO
      • 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: 1MO 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: 10kO
      • 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: 230O
      • 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: 230O
      • 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: 18mW + 18mW (THD+N 0.1% or Less, into 32O Load)
  • 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: 75O ±10%
      • Frequency Deviation: ±100ppm
      • Terminal ON/OFF Switch: Equipped
    • WORD OUT:
      • Connector: BNC
      • Output Voltage: 2.0Vpp (into 75O)
      • Output Impedance: 75O ±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, ASIO2.2SERIES 102i, 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 10 (May 2020 Update) New, Windows 8.1 , Windows 7
    • Mac: macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra? (10.12)
    • iOS: iPadOS , iOS 12 , iOS 11 , iOS 10

Tascam 208i Audio Interface Includes

  • 1 x Tascam 208i Audio Interface
  • 1 x AC Adapter (PS-P1220E) (with 3 Alternate Plug)
  • 1 x USB Cable
  • 1 x Set of DAW Software Installation Guides
  • 1 x Set of DAW Plug-In Software Installation Guides
  • 1 x Owner’s Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty

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