USB Audio / MIDI Interface
US-16x08

16-input Audio Interface for Mac, Windows and iPad
The TASCAM US-16x08 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


24-bit/96 kHz Resolution
8x XLR Mic Inputs 8x TRS Line Inputs
DSP Monitor Mixer with EQ Compression
Ultra-HDDA Microphone Preamps


Spec description

Sampling frequency 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k Hz
Quantization bit rate 16/24-bit

Analog audio inputs
MIC IN(IN 1-8)
Connector XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), BALANCED
Input impedance 2.4kΩ
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)
Connector 1/4" (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED
(when set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)
Input impedance 1MΩ 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 10kΩ
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 10kΩ 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 10kΩ
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 100Ω
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, 32Ω 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) 17.5" × 2.32" × 8.62" / 445 × 59 × 219 mm
Weight 6.11 lbs. / 2.8 kg
Operating temperature 41˚F to 95˚F / 5˚C to 35˚C
Accessories Rack mount adapter, USB cable, Users manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)


Audio performance

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



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