16-input Audio Interface for Mac, Windows and iPad\n\nThe 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.\n

Key Features

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• Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps with -125dBu EIN
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• Eight Ultra-HDDA mic pres with XLR connectors, eight TRS inputs
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• Standalone mode for use as an independent mic preamp
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• Up to 96kHz/24-bit recording
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• Support for Windows and Macintosh
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• USB 2.0 computer connection
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• Connect with iPads and other iOS devices via Class Compliant drivers
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• +48V phantom power available for all microphone inputs
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• High-impedance inputs available
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• 56 dB of preamp gain, ideal for dynamic or ribbon microphones
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• Tough metal casing for durability
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• Angled design provides excellent usability on a desktop
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• Eight TRS outputs
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• Standard TRS headphones output jack with 70mW/ch output power
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• Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes
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• MIDI input and output
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• Low-latency monitoring via on-board DSP mixer
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• DSP mixer with 4-band EQ and compression on each input channel
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• Digital Patch bay allows outputs to be assigned freely
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• Scenes can store DSP mixer settings (up to 10 scenes can be stored and named)
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• USB class compliant 2.0 support
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• Confirmed operation with major DAW software (SONAR, ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Garage Band)
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• RoHS certified
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• Dedicated AC adapter included
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Technical Specifications

\nSampling frequency\n44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k Hz\nQuantization bit rate\n16/24bit\n\nAnalog audio inputs\nMIC IN (IN 1)\nConnector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), BALANCED\nInput impedance: 2.4k ohms\nNominal input level\nGAIN:MAX: -68dBu (0.0003Vrms)\nGAIN:MIN: -12dBu (0.195Vrms)\nMaximum input level: +8dBu (1.947Vrms)\nGain: 56dB\n\nINST IN (IN 9-10)\nLINE IN\nConnector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED\n(when set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)\nInput impedance: 1M ohms or more\nNominal input level\nGAIN:MAX: -57dBV(0.0014Vrms)\nGAIN:MIN: -12dBV(0.251Vrms)\nMaximum input level: +8dBV(0.2512Vrms)\nGain: 45dB\nINST IN (IN 9-10)\nConnector\n1/4" (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED\n(when set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)\nInput impedance\n1M ohm or more\nNominal input level\nGAIN: MAX: -57dBV (0.0014Vrms)\nGAIN: MIN: -12dBV (0.251Vrms)\nMaximum input level: +8dBV (0.2512Vrms)\nGain: 45dB\nLINE IN (IN 9-10)\nConnector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND), BALANCED\n(when set to "LINE" at LINE/INST switch)\nInput impedance: 10k ohm\nNominal input level\nGAIN: MAX: -41dBu (0.0069Vrms)\nGAIN: MIN: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)\nMaximum input level: +24dBu (12.182Vrms)\nGain: 45dB\nLINE IN (IN 11-16)\nLEVEL switch : "-10dBV"\nConnector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TS-jack (T: HOT, S: GND), UNBALANCED\nInput impedance: 10k ohm or more\nNominal input level: -10dBV (0.3162Vrms)\nMaximum input level: +10dBV (3.162Vrms)\nLEVEL switch : "+4dBu"\nConnector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND), BALANCED\nInput impedance: 10k ohm\nNominal input level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)\nMaximum input level: +24dBu (12.182Vrms)\n\nAnalog audio outputs\nLINE OUT (LINE OUT 1-8)\nConnector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS-jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND), BALANCED\nOutput impedance: 100 ohm\nNominal output level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)\nMaximum output level: +24dBu (12.177Vrms)\n\nPHONES\nConnector: 1/4" (6.3mm) stereo phone jack\nMaximum output level: 70mW + 70mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32 ohm loaded)\n\nMIDI IN / OUT\nConnector: DIN 5-pin\nFormat: Standard MIDI format\n\nUSB\nConnector: USB B type 4-pin\nFormat: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class\n\nPower\nDedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included)\nPower consumption\n12W\nDimensions (W×H×D)\n52" × 2.32" × 8.62" / 445 × 59 × 219 mm\nWeight\n6.11 lbs. / 2.8 kg\nOperating temperature\n41 deg F to 95 deg F / 5 deg C to 35 deg C\nAccessories\nRack mount adapter, USB cable, User's manual, warranty card, dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)\n\nFrequency response\nLINE OUT(BALANCED)\n44.1k/48k Hz: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.3dB(JEITA)\n88.2k/96k Hz: 20Hz to 40kHz, ±0.3dB(JEITA)\nTHD\n0.008% or less\nS/N ratio\n100dB or more\nCrosstalk\n100dB or more\nEIN\n-125dBu or less\n\nComputer system requirements\nWindows\nCompatible computers: Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port\nCPU type/speed: Dual core / 2GHz or faster\nMemory: 2GB or more\nDRIVER: ASIO2.0US-16x08, WDM(MME)\n\nMacintosh\nCompatible computers: Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port\nCPU type/speed: Dual core / 2GHz or faster\nMemory: 2GB or more\nDRIVER: Core Audio, Core MIDI