Tascam Series 208I
the Tascam Series208I is a USB audio interface.
Provides up to 20 audio inputs and 2 audio outputs to your computer under MacOS or Windows or to your device under iOS
- Audio resolution up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
- USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for use under iOS
4 analog mic/line inputs on balanced Combo connectors (mixed XLR/ TRS jacks)
- High-end microphone preamps, using Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) technology, for ultra-low background noise (EIN : -127 dBu)
- High quality audio input circuits for low background noise on recordings
- 48-volt phantom power supply can be switched separately to XLR inputs
- Each TRS input can be switched to instrument position for direct recording of an electric guitar or bass
- Gain adjustment and signal presence and clipping indicators on each analog input
- Two multi-channel optical audio inputs for up to 16 additional inputs,
ideal for use with one or two Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna microphone preamplifiers
S/MUX format with support for high sampling rates (ADAT compatible)
16 inputs at 44.1/48 kHz
8 inputs at 88.2/96 kHz
4 inputs at 176.4/192 kHz
- Eight line outputs (on TRS balanced jack). Line outputs 1 and 2 are used as Monitor outputs, with level control
- Direct Monitor option, for low latency listening
- Monitor Balance potentiometer to mix the live input signals with the signal read on the computer
- Two headphone outputs on 6.35 mm stereo jack, with volume control (power 2 x 45 mW)
- Wordclock input/output for integration with other digital devices
- MIDI Input/Output
- Connection to the computer via USB 2.0
- Mains power supply, via dedicated PS-P1220E power supply unit (delivered)
- Robust metal frame
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Digital resolution: 16/24 bits
Analog audio inputs
Microphone inputs (when the input selector is set to MIC/LINE position)
XLR-3-3-31 (1: mass, 2: hot spot, 3: cold spot)
Input impedance: 1.5 kΩ
Nominal input level: -64 dBu (0.0005 Vrms, input level on maximum), -6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, input level on minimum)
Maximum input level: +10 dBu (2.45 Vrms)
Maximum gain: 58 dB
Instrument inputs (input selector in INST position)
6.35 mm TS jack connector (tip: hot point, body: ground)
Input impedance: ?1 MΩ MΩ
Nominal input level: -64 dBV (0.0006 Vrms, input level on maximum), -6 dBV (0.501 Vrms, input level on minimum)
Maximum input level: +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
Maximum gain: 58 dB
Line Inputs (MIC/LINE input selector switch)
TRS connector 6.3 mm, symmetrical (tip: hot point, ring: cold point, body: ground)
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Nominal input level: -54 dBu (0.0015 Vrms, input level on maximum), +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, input level on minimum.)
Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
Maximum gain: 58 dB
Analog audio outputs
Line outputs (balanced)
TRS connector 6.3 mm, symmetrical (tip: hot point, ring: cold point, body: ground)
Output impedance: 230 Ω
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
Headphone outputs (PHONES)
Stereo jack connector 6.35 mm
Maximum output power (THD+N ?0,1 %, 32 Ω) SERIES 102i: 18 mW + 18 mW
SERIES 208i: 45 mW + 45 mW
Digital audio inputs/outputs
OPTICAL IN (S/MUX) Optical connector(s) (JEITA RC-5720C)
Signal format: Multi-channel optical port
(S/MUX compatible to work in 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz.)
Other entries and exits
USB: type B, 4 points
High speed' USB 2.0 transfer rate (480 Mbit/s)
5-pin DIN MIDI input/output, Standard MIDI format
WORD IN connector (SERIES 208i only) BNC
Input voltage: 2.0 to 5 Peak/peak volts
Input impedance: 75 Ω ±10%
Frequency deviation allowed in external synchronization ±100 ppm
WORD OUT connector (SERIES 208i only) BNC
Input voltage: 2 Peak/peak volts (on load 75 Ω)
Output impedance: 75 Ω ±10%.
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Audio characteristics
Equivalent input noise ?-129 dBu
Frequency response (Mic/Line to computer input)
In 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.4 dB (JEITA)
In 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz 20 Hz - 40 kHz, +0/-0.8 dB (JEITA)
In 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz 20 Hz - 80 kHz (JEITA)
Signal/Noise ratio : 109 dB (Microphone input to computer, input level on minimum, low-pass filter in 20 kHz, A-weighted), 110 dB (Computer to line output, MONITOR potentiometer on maximum, low-pass filter in 20 kHz, A-weighted)
Distortion (THD + N): 0.0013% (Microphone input to computer, 1 kHz sinusoidal, input level on minimum, low-pass filter in 20 kHz), 0.0019% (Line input to computer, 1 kHz sinusoidal, input level on minimum, low-pass filter in 20 kHz), 0.0014% (Computer to line output, MONITOR potentiometer on maximum, low-pass filter in 20 kHz)
Channel separation : ?100 dB (mic/line input with line output 1-2, 1 kHz sinusoidal, input level on minimum)
Computer configuration
Windows
System requirements Windows computer with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
CPU/Processor frequency 2 GHz or higher, dual core (x86)
2 GB or more RAM
Mac
System requirements Mac computer with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
CPU/Processor frequency 2 GHz or higher, dual core
2 GB or more RAM
Windows compatible audio driver formats: USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.2, WDM (MME), MIDI
Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI, Device under iOS: Core Audio for iPhone
Power supply and various characteristics
Power supply DC 12 V mains adapter (PS-P1220E)
Power consumption: 14 W
Dimensions (W × H × D): 296 mm × 65 mm × 160 mm
Weight: 1.6 kg
Permissible operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C
Euroguitar Reference : 92260
