Description
The rack-mountable TAC-8 audio interface is designed to act as the central hub in both professional and home environments. It provides 8 analog inputs and 10 analog outputs, 10 digital inputs and outputs (in both S/PDIF and ADAT Optical formats), and both Word Clock and MIDI I/O.
Whether you want to record large scale multi-channel 24-bit/192 kHz sessions in your studio without worrying about latency or you want to bring your onstage performance to new heights, the TAC-8 allows you to take full advantage of today’s latest technology.
On Stage
Whether you’re a one-man band with an epic onstage rig or your laptop is serving as the central hub for multiple musicians accessing software effects and virtual instruments, the TAC-8 allows you to fully customize your performance setup according to your needs. Simply connect it to your computer with a Thunderbolt cable and then connect the rear panel TRS outputs to your mixing board or PA system. Wherever you play, you can count on your TAC-8 to deliver the ultimate in high quality audio.
Analog I/O
The TAC-8 provides a wide variety of both analog and digital connectors. Eight front panel combo XLR/TRS inputs accept mic- and line-level signals. Inputs 1 and 2 can also accept instrument-level signal from electric guitars and basses. Dedicated input gain controls and Clip LEDs make it easy to set optimum input levels, and a Phantom Power switch enables the use of condenser microphones.
Dual balanced analog ¼” TRS output jacks allow you to connect the TAC-8 to amplifiers or self-powered speakers, and there are also 8 discrete balanced TRS analog line outputs for multichannel monitoring or connection to external effects devices. A large front-panel Output knob offers fast control over output level, and there are two independent ¼” stereo headphone jacks, each with its own dedicated volume control, for private monitoring.
Digital I/O
The TAC-8 provides 10 channels of digital inputs and outputs, including 8 channels of I/O on ADAT Optical connectors and an additional 2 channels on S/PDIF connectors. In addition, Word Clock I/O enables the TAC-8 to be easily integrated into any system.
In addition, MIDI In and Out allow electronic keyboards, sequencers, and drum machines to be connected to the TAC-8, with Thunderbolt speed ensuring precise audio and MIDI sync.
Features at a glance:
- 18‐in/20‐out high speed Thunderbolt™ audio interface
- Record and play back 8 tracks simultaneously
- Standalone mode allows use as an 8-channel mic preamp and A/D or D/A converter without
connection to a computer - Support for up to 24‐bit/192 kHz high‐definition audio
- Near-zero latency audio streaming
- 8 combo balanced XLR/TRS analog input connectors accept both mic and line‐level signal
- High‐performance mic preamps with up to +60 dB of amplification
- Hi‐Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass (INPUT1, INPUT2)
- Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input
- Switchable +48V phantom power (INPUTS 1‐4, INPUTS 5‐8)
- 10 balanced TRS output jacks for connection to mixers, amplifiers, self‐powered speakers,
or effects devices - Dual front-panel 1/4″ headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
- Large knob output volume control
- 4x upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity
- Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter
- S/PDIF IN/OUT: 2IN / 2OUT, up to 24‐bit/192 kHz audio resolution
- ADAT Optical IN/OUT: 2 IN / 2 OUT at 192/176.4 kHz (S/MUX4 compatible), 4 IN/4 OUT at 96/88.2 kHz
(S/MUX compatible), 8 IN / 8 OUT at 48/44.1 kHz - Word Clock in/out
- Clock source indicator
- MIDI in/out
- Rack-mountable (1U space)
- Robust metal housing
- Works with all Thunderbolt‐equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.9.5 or later.
SPECIFICATIONS:
ANALOG INPUTS: INPUTS 1–8
- Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks(XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
- Input gain: 0–60 dB (1 dB steps)
- Input impedance: 5 kΩ1 MΩ (When IN1/IN2 Hi-Z on)
- Maximum input level: +13 dBu (XLR at 0 dBFS)+21 dBu (TRS at 0 dBFS)
- Phantom power: +48 V
ANALOG OUTPUTS: MASTER OUTPUTS
- L/R Connectors: TRS jacks (balanced)
ANALOG OUTPUTS: LINE OUTPUTS 1-8
- Maximum output level: +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
- Output impedance: 150 Ω
ANALOG OUTPUTS: PHONES 1/2
- Connectors: Standard stereo phone jacks20 mW × 2 (into 32 Ω load)
- Maximum output level: +10 dBu
- Output impedance: 33 Ω
DIGITAL IN/OUT: ADAT OPTICAL
- Connectors: ADAT Optical (lightpipe)8 IN/OUT: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz4 IN/OUT: 88.2kHz/96kHz, S/MUX compatible2 IN/OUT: 176.4kHz/192kHz, S/MUX4 compatible
DIGITAL IN/OUT: S/PDIF
- Connectors: RCA (coaxial)
- Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
DIGITAL IN/OUT: WORD CLOCK
- Connectors: BNC
- Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
- Output impedance: 75 Ω
OTHER
- Frequency characteristics: 44.1 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz96 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz–40 kHz192 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz–60 kHz
- Input conversion noise: Measured EIN: 125 dB (IHF-A)at 60dB, 150Ω input
- Dynamic range: AD: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)DA: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)
- Sampling frequencies: 192 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
- Bit depth: 24-bit
- Interface: Thunderbolt™
- MIDI IN/OUT: 5-pin DIN jacks
- Power supply: AD-19 DC12V 2A AC adapter
- External dimensions: 6.2 in. (D) × 19 in. (W) × 1.8 in. (H)157.65 mm (D) × 482.6 mm (W) × 46.03 mm (H)
- Weight (main unit only): 4.4 pounds / 2.01 kgNote: 0dBm＝0.775Vrms
NUMBER OF RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CHANNELS
- At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz: Recording: 18 channels (ANALOG: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT Optical: 8)Playback: 20 channels (ANALOG: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT OPTICAL: 8)
- At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz: Recording: 14 channels (ANALOG: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT Optical: 4)Playback: 16 channels (ANALOG: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT OPTICAL: 4)
- At 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz: Recording: 12 channels (ANALOG: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT Optical: 2)Playback: 14 channels (ANALOG: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT OPTICAL: 2).
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