Description
Description
Tascam SERIES 208i 20 In/8 Out USB Audio/MIDI Interface
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.
Key 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)
Technical 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
1.5k
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
1M? 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 (Unbalanced)
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
10k
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
230
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
230
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 32 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
75 ±10%
Frequency Deviation
±100ppm
Terminal ON/OFF Switch
Equipped
WORD OUT
Connector
BNC
Output Voltage
2.0Vpp (into 75)
Output Impedance
75 ±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
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