TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio/ MIDI Interface

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.

TASCAM US-16x08 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

• US-16x08 USB Audio/ MIDI Interface1
• Rack mount adapter1
• USB cable1
• User's manual1
• Warranty card1
• Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)1

• Sampling frequency44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k Hz
• Quantization bit rate16/24-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)
    • Output impedance: 51.5Ω
    • Working impedance: 16Ω to 600Ω
  • 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
• PowerDedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z, included)
• Power consumption12W
• Dimensions (W×H×D)17.5×2.32×8.62" (445×59×219 mm)
• Weight6.11 lbs (2.8 kg)
• Operating temperature41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C)