TASCAM Series 208i USB Audio w/ MIDI Interface

TASCAM Series 208i USB Audio w/ MIDI Interface
Expandability, both internal and bundled effects processing, internal mixing, external software control, and more for studio, home, and live recording. With a new look, including an angled tabletop design and large, easy-to-grab knobs, TASCAM sets a new standard for mid-grade audio interfaces.

Easily add more input channels to accommodate future growth by using external microphone preamplifiers with S/MUX optical inputs to record drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more. Each S/MUX optical port can accept up to 8 channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device.

TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces feature a large, easy-to-grab Monitor control knob that ensures you can quickly adjust the monitor output level. Their angled tabletop design offers easy access to all front-panel controls. A handy Monitor Balance control enables mixing live input with computer playback for zero-latency monitoring. Each analog input channel is served by an individually switched +48 volt phantom power supply for condenser microphones.

The SERIES 208i provides eight individual analog outputs for versatile monitoring (up to four stereo pairs of monitor speakers) and surround audio (up to 7.1) for video production.

Free, easy-to-use TASCAM Control software manages faders, processing, and the ability to route any audio input (analog, optical, and USB) to any audio output.

A DSP input and output mixer is complemented with digital reverb, compressor, phase invert, and 4-band EQ for each channel. Having these processors included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing the PC/Mac to process the audio more efficiently.

TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces are bundled with world-class software. Record with Steinberg Cubase LE DAW for Windows and Mac computers and Steinberg Cubasis LE DAW for iPad. Then process your audio with IK Multimedia AmpliTube guitar/bass modeling and effects software. Finish your high-quality, polished recording projects with IK Multimedia T-RackS mastering software. Both free standing and plug-in versions of AmpliTube and T-RackS are included.

Features at a glance
    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 ¼-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)