Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna 8-Channel A/D Converter And Microphone Preamp

The TASCAM SERIES 8p Dyna is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier and high-resolution 24-bit A/D converter designed for studio recording and live sound. It can operate as a standalone analogue preamp or expand a compatible audio interface through ADAT/S-MUX optical outputs.

Inputs and preamps

• Input Channels: 8
• Microphone Preamps: Eight TASCAM HDIA preamps
• Inputs 1–2: Front-panel XLR/6.35 mm combo inputs supporting microphone, line and Hi-Z instrument signals
• Inputs 3–8: Rear-panel balanced XLR/6.35 mm microphone/line combo inputs
• Preamp Gain Range: 52 dB
• Mic Input Impedance: 2.3 kΩ
• Line Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Instrument Input Impedance: 1 MΩ or higher
• Phantom Power: Individually switchable +48V on every channel.

Analogue compressors

• Built-in Compressor: Yes
• Compressor Channels: Eight—one per input
• Control: Simple single-knob operation
• Bypass: Individual true bypass on each channel
• Purpose: Helps control input peaks before the signal reaches the digital converter.

Digital conversion and outputs

• Converter Type: Eight-channel analogue-to-digital converter
• Digital Resolution: 24-bit
• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
• Digital Outputs: Two optical ADAT/S-MUX ports
• Maximum Digital Channels:
  • Eight channels at up to 96 kHz
  • Four channels at 176.4 or 192 kHz
• Word Clock: BNC input and output with input termination and output/thru switching
• USB Audio Interface: No
• Digital Inputs: No—it provides optical digital outputs for connecting to another interface or recorder.

Analogue outputs

• Individual Line Outputs: Eight balanced 6.35 mm TRS outputs
• Multichannel Output: One balanced 25-pin D-sub connector
• Nominal Output Level: +4 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 200 Ω or less.

Audio performance

• Equivalent Input Noise: –127 dBu or lower
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 116 dB from analogue input to line output
• Dynamic Range: 116 dB
• THD: 0.0007% from microphone/line input to line output
• Crosstalk: 119 dB
• Analogue Frequency Response: 20 Hz–40 kHz, ±0.5 dB.

Additional attributes

• Built-in Effects: Compressor only; no reverb, delay or modulation effects
• Built-in Recorder: No
• MIDI Connectivity: No
• Bluetooth: No
• Network Capability: No
• Rack Size: 1U
• Power: 12V DC using the supplied PS-P1230 adaptor
• Power Consumption: 16W