Zoom TAC-8

The rack-mountable TAC-8 audio interface is ideal for both professional and home studio applications. It offers 8 analog inputs and 10 analog outputs, a further 10 digital inputs and outputs (each in S/PDIF and ADAT Optical formats) as well as word clock connectors and MIDI I/Os.

Features:

• Extremely fast Thunderbolt™ audio interface with 18 inputs and 20 outputs
• Simultaneous recording and playback of 8 tracks
• Support for high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz audio material
• Audio streaming without noticeable latency
• 8 analog, balanced XLR/TRS combo inputs for connecting microphone and line signals
• High-quality microphone preamps with a gain of up to +60 dB
• Hi-Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitars and basses (to INPUT1/INPUT2)
• Independent gain controls and clip LEDs per input
• Switchable +48 V phantom power (INPUTS 1 - 4, INPUTS 5 - 8)
• 10 balanced TRS output jacks for connection to mixers, amplifiers, active speakers or effect devices
• Two 6.35 mm headphone outputs with individual volume controls on the front panel
• Large output volume control knob
• Quadruple upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for minimal noise and better audio quality
• Asynchronous transmission that is not affected by computer jitter fluctuations
• Sturdy, tour-ready metal housing
• S/PDIF IN/OUT: 2 IN / 2 OUT, audio resolution up to 24 Bit/192 kHz
• ADAT Optical IN/OUT: 2 IN / 2 OUT at 192/176.4 kHz (S/MUX4 compatible), 4 IN/4 OUT at 96/88.2 kHz (S/MUX compatible), 8 IN / 8 OUT at 48/44.1 kHz
• Word clock input/output
• Display for the clock source
• MIDI In/Out
• Rack-suitable (1 height unit)
• Suitable for connection to all Thunderbolt-capable Macintosh computers from OS X 10.8.5 or higher
• Software Steinberg Cubase LE (per Download)