Tascam US-16x08 16-In/8-Out USB Audio/MIDI Interface
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Description
The Tascam US-16x08 is a 16-in/8-out USB audio and MIDI interface that captures up to 16 channels simultaneously at up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Eight Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with an EIN of -125 dBu deliver clean, low-noise recordings, while an additional eight TRS line inputs (two switchable to instrument level) round out the input count. An angled desktop design and included rack ears offer flexible placement options.
Inputs and Preamps
Eight rear-panel XLR mic inputs with switchable +48V phantom power handle condenser and dynamic microphones alike. Two front-panel TRS inputs switch between line and instrument level for direct guitar and bass recording with up to 56 dB of gain. Six additional rear-panel TRS line inputs are switchable between -10 dBV and +4 dBu levels, supporting both consumer and professional sources.
DSP Mixer and Outputs
Powered by an Analog Devices BlackFin DSP, the onboard mixer provides 4-band EQ, low-cut filter, and compressor on each input channel for latency-free monitor mixing. Up to 10 mixer snapshots can be stored and recalled. Eight balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs and a front-panel headphone output with independent volume controls handle monitoring duties. A digital patchbay routes any signal to any output.
Standalone Mic Preamp Mode
When powered on without a USB connection, the US-16x08 functions as an independent 8-channel mic preamp, passing mic inputs directly through the Ultra-HDDA preamps to the eight line outputs.
Specifications
- Mic Inputs: 8 x XLR with +48V phantom power
- Line/Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (front, switchable)
- Line Inputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS (rear, switchable -10 dBV / +4 dBu)
- Line Outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS balanced
- Headphone Output: 1 x 1/4" TRS (70 mW + 70 mW into 32 ohms)
- MIDI: 5-pin DIN in/out
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
- Bit Depth: 16/24-bit
- EIN: -125 dBu or lower
- S/N Ratio: 100 dB or more
- THD: 0.008% or less
- USB: Type-B, USB 2.0 High Speed
- Power: Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included), 12W
- iOS Compatible: Yes (class-compliant, requires Camera Connection Kit)
- Dimensions: 17.52" x 2.32" x 8.62" / 445 x 59 x 219 mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 6.17 lbs / 2.8 kg
In the Box
- Tascam US-16x08 interface
- AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) with alternate output plugs
- USB cable
- Hex key
- Rack mount angle attachment screws (x4)
- Owner's Manual (including warranty)