SERIES 208i USB Audio / MIDI Interface DSP Mixer 20in 8out

Product Features

• 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 LE2
• 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.)

Product Specifications

General ratings

• Sampling frequencies:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit depth:  16/24-bit

Analogue audio inputs

• Mic inputs (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE):  XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  • Input impedance:  1.5 kΩ
  • Nominal input level:
    • −64 dBu (0.0005 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
    • −6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  • Maximum input level:  +10 dBu (2.45 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain:  58 dB
• Instrument inputs (when the input switch is set to INST):  6.3-mm standard TS jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
  
  • Input impedance:  ≥1 MΩ
  • Nominal input level:
    • −64 dBV (0.0006 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
    • −6 dBV (0.501 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  • Maximum input level:  +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain:  58 dB
• Line inputs (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE):  6.3-mm TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  
  • Input impedance:  10 kΩ
  • Nominal input level:
    • −54 dBu (0.0015 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
    • +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  • Maximum input level:  +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain:  58 dB

Analogue audio outputs

• Line outputs (balanced):  6.3-mm TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  
  • Output impedance:  230 Ω
  • Nominal output level:  +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
  • Maximum output level:  +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
• Headphone outputs (PHONES):  Standard 6.3-mm stereo jack
  • Maximum output power (THD+N ≤0,1 %, 32 Ω):  45 mW + 45 mW

Digital audio inputs/outputs

• OPTICAL IN (S/MUX) connector(s):  Optical (JEITA RC-5720C)
  • Signal format:  Multi-channel optical format
  • (Supports S/MUX when 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz.)

Other inputs and outputs

• USB:  4-pin USB B-type
  • Transfer rate:  USB 2.0 Hi-speed (480 MBit/s)
• MIDI input:  5-pin DIN
  • Format:  Standard MIDI format
• MIDI output:  5-pin DIN
  • Format:  Standard MIDI format
• WORD input:  BNC
  • Input voltage:  2.0 Vpp – 5.0 Vpp
  • Input impedance:  75 Ω ±10%
• Permitted frequency deviation during external synchronization:  ±100 ppm
• WORD output:  BNC
  • Input voltage:  2 Vpp (into 75 Ω load)
  • Output impedance:  75 Ω ±10%
  • Sampling frequencies:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz

• Audio performance

• Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise):  ≤−129 dBu
• Frequency response (mic/line input to computer):   
• At 44.1/48 kHz:  20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/–1 dB (JEITA)
• At 88.2/96 kHz:  20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/–2 dB (JEITA)
• At 176.4/192 kHz:  20 Hz – 80 kHz (JEITA)
• S/N ratio:  109 dB
• (Mic input to Computer, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted)
• 110 dB
• (Computer to Line output, MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted)
• Distortion (THD + N):  0,0013 %
• (Mic input to Computer, 1 kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
• 0,0019 %
• (Line input to Computer, 1 kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
• 0,0014 %
• (Computer to Line output, 1 kHz sine wave, MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
• Crosstalk:  ≥100 dB
• (MIC/LINE input to LINE output 1-2, 1 kHz sine wave, gain knob at minimum)

Computer system requirements

• Windows:   
  • Computer hardware requirements:  Windows computer with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
  • CPU/processor speed:  2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
  • Memory:  2 GB or more
• Mac:   
  • Computer hardware requirements:  Mac with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
  • CPU/processor speed:  2 GHz or faster dual core processor
  • Memory:  2 GB or more
• iOS device:  Apple iOS device running iOS 10 or later
• Supported audio drivers:
  • Windows: USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.2, WDM (MME), MIDI
  • Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI
  • iOS device: Core Audio for iPhone

Power supply and other specifications

• Power:  DC 12 V AC adapter (PS-P1220E)
• Power consumption:  14 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D):  296 mm × 65 mm × 160 mm
• Weight:  1.6 kg
• Permissible operating temperature range:  5–35 °C