Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna 8-channel mic preamplifier with analog compressor

Superb audio and connectivity pair with outstanding microphone preamps in the TASCAM SERIES 8p Dyna. This 8-channel mic preamplifier with analog compressor keeps up with studio and stage demands. Constructed in a rugged, 1 U rack mount casting, the SEREIES 8p contains dual S/MUX optical ports for use as an expansion for the TASCAM SERIES 102i, 208i, or other S/MUX-equipped audio interfaces (including ADAT), or can also be used as a stand-alone front end. Additional features of this versatile machine include individually switched +48V phantom power, single-control analog compressor with true bypass, and Word clock in and out on BNC connectors.

Features

• Versatile, great-sounding front end for recording and live sound
• 8 TASCAM HDIA (High Definition Instrumentation Architecture) microphone preamplifiers
• Single-knob analog compressor with true bypass individually assignable to each input channel
• Word clock in and out on BNC connectors, with In/Out/Thru switch
• Front-panel analog overload indicators, compression indicators, and digital peak and level meter bars
• Rugged metal 1U rack-mount enclosure

Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz
• Quantization Bit Rate: 24-bit
• ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS:
  • MIC IN (Balanced): 1-2 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE), 3 thru 8
    • Connector: XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
    • Input Impedance: 2.3 k Ohms
    • Rated input level:
      • GAIN: MAX: -58dBu（0.001Vrms)
      • GAIN: MIN: -6dBu（0.388Vrms)
    • Maximum Input Level: +10dBu (2.45Vrms)
    • Gain Range: 52dB
  • INSTRUMENT IN (Unbalanced): 1-2 (when the input switch is set to INST)
    • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TS jack equivalent (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
    • Input Impedance: 1 M Ohm or more
    • Rated input level :
      • GAIN: MAX: -58dBV (0.0012 Vrms)
      • GAIN: MIN: -6dBV (0.501Vrms)
    • Maximum Input Level: +10dBV (3.162Vrms)
    • Gain Range: 52dB
  • LINE IN (Balanced): 1-2 (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE), 3 thru 8
    • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack equivalent (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
    • Input Impedance: 10 k Ohms
    • Rated input level:
      • GAIN: MAX: -48dBu (0.003 Vrms)
      • GAIN: MIN: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
    • Maximum Input Level: +24dBu (12.282Vrms)
    • Gain Range: 52dB
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• ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS:
  • ANALOG OUT (Balanced)
    • Connector: D-Sub 25pin, inch-screw No.4-40 UNC
    • Output Impedance: 100 Ohms or less
    • Nominal Output Level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
    • Maximum Output Level: +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
    • Load Impedance: 2 k Ohms or more
  • LINE OUT (Balanced): LINE OUT 1 thru 8
    • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
    • Output Impedance: 230 Ohms
    • Nominal Output Level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
    • Maximum Output Level: +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
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• DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS
  • OPTICAL OUT (S/MUX)
    • Connector: OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)
    • Signal Format: Multi-channel Optical Format (Supports S/MUX2: 88.2k/96k Hz, S/MUX4: 176.4k/192k Hz)
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• CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT
  • WORD IN
    • Connector: BNC
    • Input Voltage: 2.0Vpp to 5.0Vpp
    • Input Impedance: 75 Ohms +/-10% with Terminal ON/OFF Switch
    • Frequency Deviation: +/-100ppm
  • WORD OUT
    • Connector: BNC
    • Output Voltage: 2.0Vpp (into 75 Ohms)
    • Output Impedance: 75 Ohms +/-10% with OUT/THRU switch
    • Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k /192k Hz
    • Power: DC 12V (dedicated AC adapter PS-P1230)
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• AUDIO PERFORMANCE
  • Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise): -127dBu or lower
  • Frequency Response: * JEITA
    • MIC/LINE to LINE OUT:
      • 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-0.5dB
      • 40kHz to 80kHz, +/-5dB
    • MIC/LINE (analog) to digital output (S/MUX)
      • Fs 44.1k/48kHz: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB
      • Fs 88.2k/96kHz: 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-0.5dB
      • Fs 176.4k/192kHz: 20Hz to 80kHz, +/-5dB
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  • S/N ratio: GAIN knob at minimum, JEITA
    • MIC/LINE/INST to LINE OUT: 116dB
    • MIC/LINE/INST (analog) to digital output (S/MUX)
      • Fs 44.1kHz: 113dB
      • Fs 48kHz: 113dB
      • Fs 96kHz: 111dB
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  • THD: * 1kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum
    • MIC / LINE to LINE OUT: 0.0007%
    • INST to LINE OUT: 0.0009%
    • MIC/LINE/INST to digital output (S/MUX): 0.001%
  • CROSSTALK: * 1kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum
    • MIC to LINE OUT: 119 dB
    • MIC to digital output (S/MUX): 114 dB
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• Power Consumption: 16 W
• Dimensions: 18.9" × 1.75" × 9"
• Weight: 5.7lb
• Accessories: User's manual(with warranty), AC adapter (PS-P1230)