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. 

Built into the US-16x08 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-16x08 can be used stand alone as a standalone mic preamp. Mac and Windows drivers are provided, as well as USB Class Compliant 2.0 drivers for tablets like Apple's 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-16x08 includes analog I/O for almost any music recording application.

US-16X08 SPECIFICATIONS

Sampling frequency 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz

Quantization bit rate 16/24bit

Analog audio inputs  

MIC IN(IN 1-8)  

Connector XLR-3-31(1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), BALANCED

Input impedance 2.4k ohms

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 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED

(When set to "INST" at LINE/INST switch)

Input impedance 1M ohms 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 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED

(When set to "LINE" at LINE/INST switch)

Input impedance 10k ohms

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)  

Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack(T:HOT, S:GND), UNBALANCED

(When set to "-10dBV" at LEVEL switch)

Input impedance 10k ohms or more

Nominal input level -10dBV (0.3162Vrms)

Maximum input level +10dBV (3.162Vrms)

LINE IN (IN 11-16)  

Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED

(When set to "+4dBu" at LEVEL switch)

Input impedance 10k ohms

Nominal input level +4dBu (1.228Vrms)

Maximum input level +24dBu (12.182Vrms)

Analog audio outputs  

LINE OUT (LINE OUT 1-8)  

Connector 6.3mm(1/4") TRS-jack(T:HOT, R:COLD, S:GND), BALANCED

Output impedance 100ohms

Nominal output level +4dBu (1.228Vrms)

Maximum output level +24dBu (12.177Vrms)

PHONES  

Connector 6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack

Maximum output level 70mW+70mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32ohms 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 52" W ×2.32" H ×8.62" D inch 

445mm W ×59mm H ×219mm D

Weight 2.8kg / 6.11lb

Operating temperature 5 to 35?C

Accessories Rack mount adapter, USB cable, User's 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

Computer system requirements

Windows

OS Windows 7(32-bit SP1, 64-bit SP1), Windows 8.0(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8.1(32-bit, 64-bit)

* For further information of the latest OS version, please click here.

Compatible computers Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port

CPU type/speed Dual core/2 GHz or faster

Memory 2GB or more

DRIVER ASIO2.0, WDM(MME)

Macintosh

OS OS X Mountain Lion(10.8), OS X Mavericks(10.9)

* For further information of the latest OS version, please click here.

Compatible computers Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port

CPU type/speed Dual core/2 GHz or faster

Memory 2GB or more

DRIVER Core Audio, Core MIDI

iOS

OS iOS 7