Tascam US-16×08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (16 in/8 out)

The TASCAM US-16×08 is a multichannel USB audio and MIDI interface designed for recording full bands, drums, live performances and larger studio sessions. It provides 16 simultaneous analogue inputs, eight balanced outputs and eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps.

Inputs and preamps

• Audio Inputs: 16 analogue inputs
• Microphone Inputs: Eight balanced XLR inputs
• Microphone Preamps: Eight Ultra-HDDA preamps
• Preamp Gain: Up to 56 dB
• Phantom Power: Switchable +48V for the XLR inputs
• Line Inputs: Eight 6.35 mm inputs
• Instrument Inputs: Inputs 9–10 can be switched to Hi-Z instrument mode
• Compatible Sources: Microphones, keyboards, guitars, bass guitars, drum machines and other line-level devices.

Interface and recording

• Interface Type: USB audio and MIDI interface
• USB Audio Configuration: 16 inputs and 8 outputs
• USB Connection: USB 2.0 Type-B
• Maximum Recording Quality: 24-bit/96 kHz
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-bit or 24-bit
• Standalone Recorder: No—recording requires a connected computer or compatible iOS device
• Standalone Preamp Mode: Yes—the eight microphone preamps can operate without a USB connection.

DSP mixer and processing

• Built-in DSP Mixer: Yes
• Low-Latency Monitoring: Yes
• Channel Equaliser: Four-band EQ on each DSP mixer input
• Channel Compressor: Yes
• Built-in Reverb or Delay: No
• Mixer Bypass: Supported for use with external microphone preamps.

Outputs and MIDI

• Line Outputs: Eight balanced 6.35 mm TRS outputs
• Maximum Line Output Level: +24 dBu
• Monitor Level Control: Outputs 1–2 can be controlled from the front panel
• Headphone Output: One 6.35 mm stereo output
• Headphone Output Power: 70 mW + 70 mW at 32Ω
• MIDI Connectivity: Five-pin MIDI input and output.

Compatibility and other attributes

• Computer Compatibility: Windows and macOS
• Mobile Compatibility: Compatible with supported iPads and iOS devices using the required adapter
• DAW Compatibility: Works with compatible DAWs supporting ASIO, WDM, Core Audio or Core MIDI
• Bluetooth: No
• Network Capability: No
• Touchscreen: No
• Rack Mounting: Rack ears included
• Power Consumption: 12W