The TASCAM IF-AN16/OUT is an optional expansion card that adds 16 balanced analogue line outputs to compatible TASCAM digital mixing consoles and multitrack recorders.

The outputs are provided through two 25-pin D-sub connectors, with eight audio channels carried by each connector. The card supports professional 24-bit audio at sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz.

Key Features

• 16 balanced analogue line outputs
• Two female 25-pin D-sub output connectors
• Eight analogue channels per D-sub connector
• 24-bit audio resolution
• Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sampling frequencies
• Five selectable maximum output levels
• Individual output attenuation for all 16 channels
• Output attenuation range of 0 to −14 dB
• Fine 0.5 dB attenuation steps
• Professional TASCAM/AES59 DB25 pin arrangement
• Powered internally by the compatible host device
• Compatible with the TASCAM Expansion Slot system

Compatible TASCAM Equipment

Compatible models include:

• TASCAM Sonicview 16XP
• TASCAM Sonicview 24XP
• TASCAM DA-6400
• TASCAM DA-6400dp

Compatibility may depend on the firmware installed in the host device. DA-6400-series support for the IF-AN16/OUT was introduced with firmware version 1.40.

Channel Configuration

Total analogue outputs:

• 16 balanced line-level channels

Connector groups:

• Channels 1–8: First 25-pin D-sub connector
• Channels 9–16: Second 25-pin D-sub connector

All 16 channels remain available at:

• 44.1 kHz
• 48 kHz
• 88.2 kHz
• 96 kHz

Audio resolution:

• 24-bit

Analogue Output Connections

Number of connectors:

• Two

Connector type:

• Female 25-pin D-sub
• Eight balanced analogue outputs per connector

Locking screws:

• No. 4-40 UNC

The connectors use a professional TASCAM-standard balanced analogue pin arrangement. Compatible DB25 breakout cables or breakout boxes are required to access the individual output channels.

Output Levels

Nominal output levels:

• +4 dBu
• +6 dBu when the maximum output level is set to +15 dBu

Selectable maximum output levels:

• +15 dBu
• +18 dBu
• +20 dBu
• +22 dBu
• +24 dBu

The output reference level is selected according to the settings and capabilities of the host device.

Output Attenuation

Each of the 16 output channels provides adjustable attenuation.

Attenuation range:

• 0 to −14 dB

Adjustment resolution:

• 0.5 dB steps

On compatible DA-6400-series recorders, output attenuation can be adjusted individually for each channel or applied to all 16 channels together.

Output Impedance and Load

Output impedance:

• 200Ω or lower

Recommended connected load:

• 2 kΩ or higher

The outputs are intended for professional line-level equipment such as mixers, amplifiers, active loudspeakers, audio interfaces and broadcast-routing systems.

Audio Performance

Frequency Response

At 44.1 or 48 kHz:

• 20 Hz–20 kHz, +0.1/−0.5 dB

At 88.2 or 96 kHz:

• 20 Hz–40 kHz, +0.1/−1 dB

Distortion

Total harmonic distortion plus noise:

• 0.001% or lower

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

• 110 dB or higher

Dynamic Range

• 110 dB or higher

Crosstalk

• 110 dB or higher