Tascam Series 208i Audio/MIDI Interface

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Tascam Series 208i Audio/MIDI Interface
Supreme audio fidelity for studio and stage. The Tascam Series 208i Audio/MIDI Interface is a compact unit with an ergonomic layout equipped with pristine audio converters and versatile connectivity.

Tascam utilise their 60 years of audio design experience to create the Tascam Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Amplifier) mic preamp circuitry. The result is studio-grade transparency and ultra low-noise performance. It boasts 24/192kHz audio resolution capturing every nuance from your source audio. It is perfect for both instrumentalists and vocalists with its wide range of inputs and outputs.

The 208i Audio Interface can also be expanded using the S/MUX opitcal ports. Additionally the interface comes complete with a music software bundle including Steinberg Cubase LE DAW and various T-Racks instrument plugins to get you started straight away.

Custom Ultra-HDDA Mic Preamp Circuitry Tascam utilise more than 60 years of audio design expertise to create this premium-grade audio interface. The Tascam 208i includes custom Tascam ultra-HHDA (High Definition Discrete Amplifier) mic preamp circuitry. This custom preamp circuitry delivers highly transparent sound retaining its natural tonality. The ultra-low noise performance ensures maximum audio fidelity and a clean recording every time.

24-bit/192 kHz Studio Grade Audio Resolution At the heart of the 208i Audio interface is a high-resolution audio engine. This custom audio engine delivers high-definition sound reproduction. The result is clean and detailed sound ranging up to 24-bit/192kHz recording resolutions. This ensures the interface captures every nuance from your source audio resulting in studio-grade sound for professional music production.

Complete With Steinberg Cubase DAW T-Racks Plugins and More Get started within minutes. The Tascam 208i comes complete with a wide range of software including Steinberg Cubase LE DAW. The Cubase LE DAW is a streamlined version of Steinbergs award-winning digital audio workstation. Cubase has long been a staple in the professional music world fast becoming one of the most used music software on the market. It allows you to record edit arrange and mix recordings into songs. Also included are a range of plugins from IK Multimedia ideal for use with guitarists and vocalists. IK Multimedia AmpliTube guitar/bass modelling and effects software is included perfect for getting professional-grade guitar tones without the need for expensive amplifiers. T-RackS mastering software is also included allowing you to master your songs once you have recorded and mixed them.

Built-in DSP Effects and Processing One of the most cutting-edge features of the 208i is the DSP input and output mixer. This specialised mixer comes complete with digital reverb compressor phase invert and 4-band EQ for each channel. These integrated premium-grade processors eliminate latency issues and takes the strain off your computer allowing you to process your audio more efficiently.

Versatile Connectivity Expandable Outputs The 208i features a wide range of analog and digital connectivity allowing you to use the interface with a variety of equipment and instruments. Four XLR/TRS combo mic/line instrument inputs are included for use with instruments and microphones (including condenser microphones). Eight 1/4-inch analog line outputs allow for versatile monitoring capabilities and up to 7.1 surround sound audio. Two optical S/MUX expansion ports allows you to expand the connectivity of your interface accepting up to 16 channels of audio input (resulting in 20 total inputs). Four AUX buses allow you to connect up to for stereo pairs of monitor speakers allowing you to test mixes with on different mediums. Dual headphone outputs allow for two artists to monitor their mixes simultaneously allowing you to hear the difference at the same time. The compact interface is also highly portable easily fitting within a backpack allowing you to record on the move.

Features Four XLR/TRS combo mic/line/instrument inputs Four transparent natural-sounding ultra-low noise TASCAM Ultra-HDDA mic preamplifiers Two optical S/MUX expansion ports that accept up to 16 channels of audio input (20 total inputs) 8 1/4-inch analog line outputs for versatile monitoring and up to 7.1 surround audio Built-in effects: reverb compressor four-band EQ Powerful 8 bus mixer DSP input/output mixer controlled with free TASCAM Control software Software control of faders routing aux buses effects and phase invert Flexible I/O routing allows any analog optical or USB audio input to be user-assigned to any output ports Up to four aux buses to connect up to four stereo pairs of monitor speakers Up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording and playback Includes Steinberg DAW software and IK Multimedia world-class guitar effects/modeling and mastering software MIDI interface Word clock in/out Dual headphone outputs Compatible with Windows / Mac computers and iOS devices (supports UAC2.0) USB 2.0 connection and custom USB driver with high stability Easy-to-understand operation Automatic update function available for software/driver/firmware updates Information window function(shown in the Settings Panel screen) Direct monitor option for low latency monitoring Compatible with mainstream DAW software (Pro Tools Live Cubase Studio One GarageBand)


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