Tascam Series 208i

Features at a glance

• Provides up to 20 audio inputs and eight audio outputs to a Windows or Mac computer or iOS device
• Audio resolution up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
• USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection

Hardware features

• Four analogue mic/line inputs on XLR/TRS balanced combo connectors
• High-grade Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –127 dBu)
• High-quality audio input circuits for low-noise recording
• Individually switchable 48-Volt phantom power on XLR inputs
• Each TRS input can be switched to instrument-level for direct recording of guitar or bass
• Gain controls, signal and peak indicators on each analogue input
• Two optical multi-channel audio inputs for expansion by a maximum of 16 additional inputs
  • ideally suited for use with one or two Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna microphone preamplifiers
  • S/MUX format with support for high sampling rates (ADAT-compatible)
  • 16 inputs at 44.1/48 kHz
  • 8 inputs at 88.2/96 kHz
  • 4 inputs at 176.4/192 kHz
• Eight line outputs (balanced TRS)
• Line outputs 1–2 can be used as monitor output with level control
• Direct monitor option for low-latency monitoring
• Monitor mix control for adjusting the level balance between signals from external devices and signals from the computer

• Two 6.3-mm standard headphones outputs with level control (45 mW per channel)
• Wordclock input and output for integration with other digital equipment
• MIDI input, MIDI output
• USB 2.0 computer connection
• Power supply by dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (included)
• Rugged all-metal chassis

Software features

• In-house developed driver for Windows devices ensures stable operation with low latency
• Built-in DSP with mixer, routing and effects accessible through dedicated settings panel
  • Compressor and 4-band EQ with low-cut filter on each input channel
  • Phase invert, Bypass, Solo, channel Link and Mute buttons on each input channel
  • Four Aux sends, switchable pre/post (Aux 1 used for internal reverb)
  • Reverb effect with five presets and adjustable pre delay, reverb time, diffusion and return level (Reverb can be used up to 96 kHz only)
  • Master section with Stereo fader, Aux Master controls and Mute button
  • Comfortable routing of output channels
• Bundled with Cubase LE 9.5 (64-bit Windows application), compatible with Cubasis LE
• Bundled with iZotope Neutron 3 Elements, AmpliTube and T-Racks plug-in effects
• Automatic update function available for software, driver and firmware updates
• Compatible with major DAW software (Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand etc.)