Description
Tascam US-16×08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface
The US-16×08 offers 16 mic and line inputs for your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps provide clean and quiet operation while delivering up to 56 dB of gain. An additional eight balanced 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.
Built into the US-16×08 is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing. Each channel has four-band EQ and compression for polished-sounding monitor mixes. In addition to interface mode, the US-16×08 can be used as a standalone mic preamp. Windows and Mac drivers are provided, as well as USB Class Compliant 2.0 drivers for tablets like the Apple iPad. MIDI input and output are also available on the rear panel.
Whether using the ergonomically-designed angled desktop stand or mounting with the included rack ears, the US-16×08 includes enough I/O for almost any music recording application.
Features:
- High-quality Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –125 dBu)
- Recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
- Support for Mac and Windows operating systems
- 16-in/8-out audio streaming from a PC connected via USB 2.0
- Selectable operation mode between audio interface and standalone mic preamp
- On-board DSP mixer for monitoring
- Low-latency monitoring via the DSP Mixer
- Compressor and 4-band EQ for each input channel on the DSP mixer
- Eight XLR inputs with phantom power
- Two TRS (balanced) inputs selectable between line and instrument level
- Six TRS (balanced) inputs on rear panel
- Eight TRS (balanced) analogue outputs
- Standard headphones output
- MIDI input/output
- USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection
- DAW compatibility (ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Garage Band)
- Rack-mount adapter included
Digital conversion | |
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Sampling frequencies | 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz |
Quantization bit depth | 16-bit or 24-bit |
Analogue audio inputs | |
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Mic inputs 1-8 (balanced) | XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
Input impedance | 2.4 kΩ |
Rated input level | −68 dBu (0.0003 Vrms, gain knob max.) |
Rated input level | −12 dBu (0.195 Vrms, gain knob min.) |
Maximum input level | +8 dBu (1.947 Vrms) |
Maximum gain | 56 dB |
Instrument inputs 9–10 (unbalanced, LINE/INST switch set to INST) | 6.3mm standard TS jacks (Tip: Hot, Sleeve: GND) |
Input impedance | 1 MΩ or more |
Rated input level | −57 dBV (0.0014 Vrms, gain knob max.) |
Rated input level | −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms, gain knob min.) |
Maximum input level | +8 dBV (2.512 Vrms) |
Maximum gain | 45 dB |
Line inputs 9–10 (unbalanced, LINE/INST switch set to LINE) | Standard TRS jack, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
Input impedance | 10 kΩ |
Rated input level | −41 dBu (0.0069 Vrms, gain knob max.) |
Rated input level | +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, gain knob min.) |
Maximum input level | +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) |
Maximum gain | 45 dB |
Line inputs 11–16 (unbalanced, LEVEL switch set to −10 dBV) | 6.3mm standard TS jacks (Tip: Hot, Sleeve: GND) |
Input impedance | 10 kΩ |
Rated input level | −10 dBV (0.3162 Vrms) |
Maximum input level | +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms) |
Line inputs 11–16 (balanced, LEVEL switch set to +4 dBu) | Standard TRS jack, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
Input impedance | 10 kΩ |
Rated input level | +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) |
Maximum input level | +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) |
Analogue audio outputs | |
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Line outputs 1–8 (balanced) | Standard TRS jack, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
Output impedance | 100 Ω |
Rated output level | +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) |
Maximum output level | +24 dBu (12.277 Vrms) |
Headphones output | 6.3-mm standard stereo jack |
Maximum output power | 70 mW + 70 mW (THD+N ≤1 %, 32 Ω) |
Output impedance | 51.5 Ω |
Load impedance | 16–600 Ω |
Frequency response (input to headphones output) | At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (JEITA) At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±2.0 dB (JEITA) |
Other inputs/outputs | |
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MIDI input | 5-pin DIN connector |
Format | Standard MIDI format |
MIDI output | 5-pin DIN connector |
Format | Standard MIDI format |
USB | 4-pin USB B-type |
Transfer rate | USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MBit/s) |
Audio performance | |
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Mic preamp EIN (equivalent input noise) | −125 dBu or more |
Frequency response (input to line output) | |
At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz | 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA) |
At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz | 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA) |
S/N ratio | 100 dB or higher (line input to line output, gain knob at minimum, JEITA) |
Distortion | 0.006% or less (mic/line input to line output, 1 kHz sine wave, nominal input level, maximum output level) |
Crosstalk | 100 dB or higher (mic/line input to line output, 1 kHz) |
Computer hardware requirements | |
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Windows | Windows computer with a USB port (USB 2.0 or higher) |
CPU/processor speed | 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) |
Memory | 2 GB or more |
Supported audio drivers | ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME), MIDI |
Mac | Mac with a USB port (USB 2.0 or higher) |
CPU/processor speed | 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (operation confirmed with Intel and Apple Silicon M1 or M2) |
Memory | 2 GB or more |
Supported audio drivers | Core Audio, Core MIDI |
Power supply and other specifications | |
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Power supply | Specialized AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) |
Power consumption | 12 W |
External dimensions | 445 mm × 59 mm × 219 mm |
Weight | 2.8 kg |
Operating temperature range | 5–35 °C |
- Description
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Tascam US-16×08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface
The US-16×08 offers 16 mic and line inputs for your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions. Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps provide clean and quiet operation while delivering up to 56 dB of gain. An additional eight balanced 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.
Built into the US-16×08 is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing. Each channel has four-band EQ and compression for polished-sounding monitor mixes. In addition to interface mode, the US-16×08 can be used as a standalone mic preamp. Windows and Mac drivers are provided, as well as USB Class Compliant 2.0 drivers for tablets like the Apple iPad. MIDI input and output are also available on the rear panel.
Whether using the ergonomically-designed angled desktop stand or mounting with the included rack ears, the US-16×08 includes enough I/O for almost any music recording application.
Features:
- High-quality Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –125 dBu)
- Recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
- Support for Mac and Windows operating systems
- 16-in/8-out audio streaming from a PC connected via USB 2.0
- Selectable operation mode between audio interface and standalone mic preamp
- On-board DSP mixer for monitoring
- Low-latency monitoring via the DSP Mixer
- Compressor and 4-band EQ for each input channel on the DSP mixer
- Eight XLR inputs with phantom power
- Two TRS (balanced) inputs selectable between line and instrument level
- Six TRS (balanced) inputs on rear panel
- Eight TRS (balanced) analogue outputs
- Standard headphones output
- MIDI input/output
- USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection
- DAW compatibility (ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Garage Band)
- Rack-mount adapter included
- Specifications
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Digital conversion Sampling frequencies 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz Quantization bit depth 16-bit or 24-bit Analogue audio inputs Mic inputs 1-8 (balanced) XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Input impedance 2.4 kΩ Rated input level −68 dBu (0.0003 Vrms, gain knob max.) Rated input level −12 dBu (0.195 Vrms, gain knob min.) Maximum input level +8 dBu (1.947 Vrms) Maximum gain 56 dB Instrument inputs 9–10 (unbalanced, LINE/INST switch set to INST) 6.3mm standard TS jacks
(Tip: Hot, Sleeve: GND)Input impedance 1 MΩ or more Rated input level −57 dBV (0.0014 Vrms, gain knob max.) Rated input level −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms, gain knob min.) Maximum input level +8 dBV (2.512 Vrms) Maximum gain 45 dB Line inputs 9–10 (unbalanced, LINE/INST switch set to LINE) Standard TRS jack, balanced
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)Input impedance 10 kΩ Rated input level −41 dBu (0.0069 Vrms, gain knob max.) Rated input level +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, gain knob min.) Maximum input level +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Maximum gain 45 dB Line inputs 11–16 (unbalanced, LEVEL switch set to −10 dBV) 6.3mm standard TS jacks
(Tip: Hot, Sleeve: GND)Input impedance 10 kΩ Rated input level −10 dBV (0.3162 Vrms) Maximum input level +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms) Line inputs 11–16 (balanced, LEVEL switch set to +4 dBu) Standard TRS jack, balanced
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)Input impedance 10 kΩ Rated input level +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) Maximum input level +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Analogue audio outputs Line outputs 1–8 (balanced) Standard TRS jack, balanced
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)Output impedance 100 Ω Rated output level +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) Maximum output level +24 dBu (12.277 Vrms) Headphones output 6.3-mm standard stereo jack Maximum output power 70 mW + 70 mW (THD+N ≤1 %, 32 Ω) Output impedance 51.5 Ω Load impedance 16–600 Ω Frequency response (input to headphones output) At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz:
20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (JEITA)
At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz:
20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±2.0 dB (JEITA)Other inputs/outputs MIDI input 5-pin DIN connector Format Standard MIDI format MIDI output 5-pin DIN connector Format Standard MIDI format USB 4-pin USB B-type Transfer rate USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MBit/s) Audio performance Mic preamp EIN (equivalent input noise) −125 dBu or more Frequency response (input to line output) At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA) At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA) S/N ratio 100 dB or higher
(line input to line output, gain knob at minimum, JEITA)Distortion 0.006% or less
(mic/line input to line output, 1 kHz sine wave, nominal input level, maximum output level)Crosstalk 100 dB or higher
(mic/line input to line output, 1 kHz)Computer hardware requirements Windows Windows computer with a USB port (USB 2.0 or higher) CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio drivers ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME), MIDI Mac Mac with a USB port (USB 2.0 or higher) CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (operation confirmed with Intel and Apple Silicon M1 or M2) Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio drivers Core Audio, Core MIDI Power supply and other specifications Power supply Specialized AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) Power consumption 12 W External dimensions 445 mm × 59 mm × 219 mm Weight 2.8 kg Operating temperature range 5–35 °C