Tascam US-16×08 16×8 Channel USB Audio Interface
16-input Audio Interface for Mac, Windows and iPad
The TASCAM US-16×08 captures 16 mic and line inputs to your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps deliver the cleanest and quietest operation in their class while delivering up to 56dB of gain. An additional eight line inputs are provided, two of them switchable to instrument level for direct guitar or bass recording. Eight balanced line outputs are also available, two with a level control on the front panel for monitoring.
Key Features
- Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with -125dBu EIN
- Eight Ultra-HDDA mic pres with XLR connectors, eight TRS inputs
- Standalone mode for use as an independent mic preamp
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit recording
- Support for Windows and Macintosh
- USB 2.0 computer connection
- Connect with iPads and other iOS devices via Class Compliant drivers
- +48V phantom power available for all microphone inputs
- High-impedance inputs available
- 56 dB of preamp gain, ideal for dynamic or ribbon microphones
- Tough metal casing for durability
- Angled design provides excellent usability on a desktop
- Eight TRS outputs
- Standard TRS headphones output jack with 70mW/ch output power
- Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes
- MIDI input and output
- Low-latency monitoring via on-board DSP mixer
- DSP mixer with 4-band EQ and compression on each input channel
- Digital Patch bay allows outputs to be assigned freely
- Scenes can store DSP mixer settings (up to 10 scenes can be stored and named)
- USB class compliant 2.0 support
- Confirmed operation with major DAW software (SONAR, ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Garage Band)
- RoHS certified
- Dedicated AC adapter included
Technical Specifications
Sampling frequency
44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k Hz
Quantization bit rate
16/24bit
Analog audio inputs
MIC IN (IN 1)
Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), BALANCED
Input impedance: 2.4k ohms
Nominal input level
GAIN:MAX: -68dBu (0.0003Vrms)
GAIN:MIN: -12dBu (0.195Vrms)
Maximum input level: +8dBu (1.947Vrms)
Gain: 56dB
INST IN (IN 9-10)
LINE IN
Connector: 1/4″ (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED
(when set to “INST” at LINE/INST switch)
Input impedance: 1M ohms or more
Nominal input level
GAIN:MAX: -57dBV(0.0014Vrms)
GAIN:MIN: -12dBV(0.251Vrms)
Maximum input level: +8dBV(0.2512Vrms)
Gain: 45dB
INST IN (IN 9-10)
Connector
1/4″ (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED
(when set to “INST” at LINE/INST switch)
Input impedance
1M ohm or more
Nominal input level
GAIN: MAX: -57dBV (0.0014Vrms)
GAIN: MIN: -12dBV (0.251Vrms)
Maximum input level: +8dBV (0.2512Vrms)
Gain: 45dB
LINE IN (IN 9-10)
Connector: 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND), BALANCED
(when set to “LINE” at LINE/INST switch)
Input impedance: 10k ohm
Nominal input level
GAIN: MAX: -41dBu (0.0069Vrms)
GAIN: MIN: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.182Vrms)
Gain: 45dB
LINE IN (IN 11-16)
LEVEL switch : “-10dBV”
Connector: 1/4″ (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED
Input impedance: 10k ohm or more
Nominal input level: -10dBV (0.3162Vrms)
Maximum input level: +10dBV (3.162Vrms)
LEVEL switch : “+4dBu”
Connector: 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND), BALANCED
Input impedance: 10k ohm
Nominal input level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum input level: +24dBu (12.182Vrms)
Analog audio outputs
LINE OUT (LINE OUT 1-8)
Connector: 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND), BALANCED
Output impedance: 100 ohm
Nominal output level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum output level: +24dBu (12.177Vrms)
PHONES
Connector: 1/4″ (6.3mm) stereo phone jack
Maximum output level: 70mW + 70mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32 ohm loaded)
MIDI IN / OUT
Connector: DIN 5-pin
Format: Standard MIDI format
USB
Connector: USB B type 4-pin
Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
Power
Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included)
Power consumption
12W
Dimensions (W×H×D)
52″ × 2.32″ × 8.62″ / 445 × 59 × 219 mm
Weight
6.11 lbs. / 2.8 kg
Operating temperature
41 deg F to 95 deg F / 5 deg C to 35 deg C
Accessories
Rack mount adapter, USB cable, User’s manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
Frequency response
LINE OUT(BALANCED)
44.1k/48k Hz: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.3dB(JEITA)
88.2k/96k Hz: 20Hz to 40kHz, ±0.3dB(JEITA)
THD
0.008% or less
S/N ratio
100dB or more
Crosstalk
100dB or more
EIN
-125dBu or less
Computer system requirements
Windows
Compatible computers: Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port
CPU type/speed: Dual core / 2GHz or faster
Memory: 2GB or more
DRIVER: ASIO2.0US-16×08, WDM(MME)
Macintosh
Compatible computers: Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port
CPU type/speed: Dual core / 2GHz or faster
Memory: 2GB or more
DRIVER: Core Audio, Core MIDI
