20 IN/8 OUT USB Audio/MIDI Interface

  SERIES 208i

  The new TASCAM SERIES audio interface family provides professional quality

  The new TASCAM SERIES audio interface family provides professional quality.

  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.

  Special versatile bundled software to produce your music from start to finish

  TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces are bundled with a series of software that allow full operational coverage: at the core of music production is Steinberg's Cubase LE / Cubasis LE; for instrumental recordings comes IK Multimedia's AmpliTube with guitar/bass modeling and colorful effects; newly added to the bundle is iZotope's redesigned Neutron Elements, which includes 4 powerful tools for creating great mixes; last but not least, IK Multimedia's T-RackS mastering software will finish up users' creations into high quality masterpieces.

  * The completely new Neutron Elements includes 4 powerful tools for great mixes for less than the cost of a single plug-in.

     Supreme Audio Fidelity  

   It all starts with the best sound: TEAC and TASCAM have more than 60 years of high grade audio design experience.

TASCAM Ultra HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamp circuitry guarantees transparent natural tone with ultra-low noise.

     24-bit/192 kHz  

   The new windows driver also allows to set the minimum size of the audio buffer (from only 4 samples), which results lesser round trip latency with maximum performance, suitable for each computer's configuration.

     Expandable input capability to grow into  

   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 20 channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device.

     Well-designed interface for quick production  

   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.

     Dual headphone monitoring  

   The SERIES interface has 2 individual headphone amplifiers which offer powerful enough dual headphone monitoring.

     Control Software for Matrix Mixing, Effects Processors, and More  

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

     Built-in DSP Effects and Processing  

  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 Windows / Mac to process the audio more efficiently.

         Mobility   

    TASCAM SERIES interfaces support tablets and other mobile devices and are compatible with many applications to meet your recording needs now and in the future

     Special versatile bundled software to produce your music from start to finish  

   TASCAM SERIES audio interfaces are bundled with a series of software that allow full operational coverage: at the core of music production is Steinberg's Cubase LE / Cubasis LE; for instrumental recordings comes IK Multimedia's AmpliTube with guitar/bass modeling and colorful effects; newly added to the bundle is iZotope's redesigned Neutron Elements, which includes 4 powerful tools for creating great mixes; last but not least, IK Multimedia's T-RackS mastering software will finish up users' creations into high quality masterpieces.

   * The completely new Neutron Elements includes 4 powerful tools for great mixes for less than the cost of a single plug-in.

     TASCAM house made genuine audio driver and app  

  A new USB driver offers very high stability, ensuring highly reliable performance every time.

     Routing facility for flexible usage  

  Allows any input like analogue, OPTICAL and USB audio to assign any output port(s) as the user wants.

     Software Monitor control for several configurations  

  Allows monitor control function on the GUI, using 8 individual outputs. E.g. 3 different monitor sets are available to switch on the GUI.

  Option

        SERIES 8p Dyna   

   8 channel mic preamplifier with analog compressor.  

  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, Logic Pro)

  Spec description

                    Sampling Frequency

      44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz

                Quantization Bit Rate

      16 / 24-bit

                Analog Audio Inputs

                MIC IN (Balanced)

      1-4 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)

                Connector

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

                Input Impedance

      1.5kΩ

                Nominal Input Level

                GAIN: MAX

      -64dBu (0.0005Vrms)

                GAIN: MIN

      -6dBu (0.388Vrms)

                Maximum Input Level

      +10dBu (2.45Vrms)

                Gain Range

      58dB

                INSTRUMENT IN (Unbalanced)

      1-4 (when the input switch is set to INST)

                Connector

      1/4" (6.3mm) TS jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)

                Input Impedance

      1MΩ or more

                Nominal Input Level

                GAIN: MAX

      -64dBV (0.0006Vrms)

                GAIN: MIN

      -6dBV (0.501Vrms)

                Maximum Input Level

      +10dBV (3.162Vrms)

                Gain Range

      58dB

                LINE IN (Balanced)

      1-4 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)

                Connector

      1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

                Input Impedance

      10kΩ

                Nominal Input Level

                GAIN: MAX

      -54dBu (0.0015Vrms)

                GAIN: MIN

      +4dBu (1.228Vrms)

                Maximum Input Level

      +24dBu (12.282Vrms)

                Gain Range

      58dB

                Digital Audio Inputs

                OPTICAL IN (S/MUX)

                Connector

      OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)

                Signal Format

      Multi-channel Optical Format

(Supports S/MUX at 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192kHz)

                Analog Audio Outputs

                MONITOR OUT (Balanced)

      LINE OUT 1-2

                Connector

      1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

                Output Impedance

      230Ω

                Nominal Output Level

      +4dBu (1.228Vrms)

                Maximum Output Level

      +20dBu (7.75Vrms)

                LINE OUT (Balanced)

      LINE OUT 3-8

                Connector

      1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

                Output Impedance

      230Ω

                Nominal Output Level

      +4dBu (1.228Vrms)

                Maximum Output Level

      +20dBu (7.75Vrms)

                HEADPHONE OUT

      PHONES 1-2

                Connector

      1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo jack

                Maximum Output Power

      45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω load)

                Output impedance

      51.5Ω

                Working impedance

      16Ω to 600Ω

                Control Input/Output

                USB

                Connector

      4-pin, USB B type

                Format

      USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)

                MIDI IN

                Connector

      5-pin, DIN

                Format

      Standard MIDI

                MIDI OUT

                Connector

      5-pin, DIN

                Format

      Standard MIDI

                WORD IN

                Connector

      BNC

                Input Voltage

      2.0Vpp to 5.0Vpp

                Input Impedance

      75Ω ±10%

                Frequency Deviation

      ±100ppm

                Terminal ON/OFF Switch

      Equipped

                WORD OUT

                Connector

      BNC

                Output Voltage

      2.0Vpp (into 75Ω)

                Output Impedance

      75Ω ±10%

                Sampling Frequency

      44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k /192k Hz

                Power

      DC 12V (AC Adapter PS-P1220E included)

                Power Consumption

      14 W

                Dimensions (W×H×D)

      11.65" × 2.56" × 6.30" / 296 × 65 × 160 mm

                Weight

      3.53 lbs. / 1.6 kg

                Operating Temperature Range

      41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C

  Audio Performance

              Mic Amp EIN

     -129dBu or lower

             Frequency Response

             Fs 44.1k/48kHz

     20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.4dB (JEITA)

             Fs 88.2k/96kHz

     20Hz to 40kHz, +0/-0.8dB (JEITA)

             Total Harmonic Distortion

             MIC IN

     0.0016% (1kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum, 20k SPCL LPF)

             LINE IN

     0.0023% (1kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum, 20k SPCL LPF)

             Signal-to-Noise Ratio

             MIC/LINE IN

     109dB (GAIN knob at minimum, 20k SPCL LPF+A-Weight)

             Crosstalk

     100dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN thru LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum)

  Computer System Requirements

  Windows

              Compatible Computers

     Windows computer with a USB2.0 or USB3.0

             CPU

     Dual core (x86), 2GHz or faster

             Memory

     2GB or more

             Driver

     USB Audio Class2.0, ASIO2.2, WDM (MME), MIDI

  Macintosh

              Compatible Computers

     Macintosh computer with a USB2.0 or USB3.0

             CPU

     Dual core, 2GHz or faster

             Memory

     2GB or more

             Driver

     Core Audio, Core MIDI

  * Verified with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 and M2) hardware

  iOS

              Driver

     Core Audio for iPhone

  Supported OS'

  Windows

  Windows 11 , Windows 10 (November 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (May 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (October 2020 Update) , Windows 10 (May 2020 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7

  Mac

  macOS Monterey , macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra‎ (10.12)

  iOS

  iOS 15 , iPadOS 15 , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 12 , iOS 11 , iOS 10