TASCAM SERIES 208i 20 IN/8 OUT USB Audio/MIDI Interface

TASCAM SERIES 208i 20 IN/8 OUT USB Audio/MIDI Interface offers 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.

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 SERIES 208i 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)

• SERIES 208i 20 IN/8 OUT USB Audio/MIDI Interface1

• Sampling Frequency44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz
• Quantization Bit Rate16 / 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: 1.5kΩ
    • 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: 1MΩ 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: 10kΩ
    • 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: 230Ω
    • 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: 230Ω
    • 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 32Ω load)
    • Output impedance: 51.5Ω
    • Working impedance: 16Ω to 600Ω
• 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: 75Ω ±10%
    • Frequency Deviation: ±100ppm
    • Terminal ON/OFF Switch: Equipped
  • WORD OUT
    • Connector: BNC
    • Output Voltage: 2.0Vpp (into 75Ω)
    • Output Impedance: 75Ω ±10%
    • Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k /192k Hz
• PowerDC 12V (AC Adapter PS-P1220E included)
• Power Consumption14W
• Dimensions (W×H×D)11.65×2.56×6.3" (296×65×160 mm)
• Weight3.53 lbs (1.6 kg)
• Operating Temperature Range41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)