Product Overview
SERIES-208I from Tascam provides professional quality and expandability in an intuitive 20-In/2-Out USB Audio/MIDI Interface. Tascam's Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Amplifier) preamp circuitry provides transparent natural tone with ultra-low noise, while their new generation audio interface engine delivers high-definition, 24-bit/192 kHz recording and solid stability. Expand Input capability up to 16 additional channels with two featured S/MUX optical ports to accommodate future growth. Process audio with no latency issues thanks to the built-in DSP Effects input complemented with digital reverb, compressor, phase invert, and 4-band EQ for each channel. SERIES-208I also supports tablets and other mobile device applications, free and easy-to-use Tascasm Control software, and a USB driver for additional reliability. Simple, intuitive interface, a fresh look, and an angled tabletop design mark SERIES-208I as a new standard for mid-grade audio interfaces.
Features
- Individual phantom power
- S/MUX expandability
- Dual Headphone Outs
- Multi-channel outputs for routing
- A full set of DSP Processing internal – reducing need for PC/MAC processing for monitoring/mixing and recording (Built-in effects: reverb, compressor, four-band EQ)
- A powerful offering for the price
Specifications
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192kHz
- 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: 1.5kΩ
- 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)
- 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 /192kHz
- Power: DC 12V (AC Adapter PS-P1220E included)
- Power Consumption: 14W
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 11.65" × 2.56" × 6.30" / 296 × 65 × 160mm
- Weight: 3.53lbs. / 1.6kg
- 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 2019 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7
- Mac
- macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra (10.12)
- iOS
- iPadOS New , iOS 12 , iOS 11 , iOS 10
