Tascam Series 102i

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Tascam Series 102i

Tascam

Series 102i

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 458033
Brand: Tascam
Model: Series 102i
Price: $251.90

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The Tascam 102i is a fantastic entry point for home recording and podcasting. It’s surprisingly feature-rich, especially with the ADAT and built-in DSP, making it a great choice for musicians and content creators who need a compact, versatile, and affordable solution without sacrificing too much quality.

Product Description

  • Tascam Series 102i
  • USB Audio/MIDI Interface with DSP Mixer
  • 24 Bit / 192 kHz
  • USB 10x2 Audio Interface
  • 2 Front panel combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jack
  • 48 V phantom power
  • 2 Balanced TRS main outputs with front panel level control
  • 2 Stereo headphone outputs
  • Direct monitoring
  • Optical ADAT input (8-channel/48 kHz
  • 4-channel/96 kHz
  • 2-channel/192 kHz)
  • MIDI In and Out
  • Integrated DSP with mixer
  • routing and effects
  • System requirements: Win 7
  • 8.1 and 10 - Mac OS 10.12 or higher - iOS 10 or higher
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 186 x 65 x 160 mm
  • Weight: 0.9 kg
  • Scope of delivery: power supply
  • Cubase LE 9.5 (64 bit Windows application)
  • Cubasis LE iPad App
  • IK Multimedia AmpliTube and T-RackS Tascam Edition as well as Izotope Neutron Element
PROS
  • • Excellent value for money, packed with features.
  • • The integrated DSP mixer is surprisingly powerful and intuitive.
  • • ADAT input expands I/O significantly for future growth.
  • • Solid build quality for its price point; feels robust.
CONS
  • • Preamp noise floor is noticeable at higher gain settings.
  • • Limited routing options compared to more expensive interfaces.
  • • USB bus power can be flaky with demanding projects.

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Key Features

Inputs 2 x XLR/jack combo (Mic/Line/Inst)
Outputs 2 x TRS Main, 2 x Stereo Headphone
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24 Bit
Preamps Tascam proprietary mic preamps
Weight 0.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DSP mixer offers real-time effects with minimal CPU load, great for live performance or quick edits, but lacks the flexibility of dedicated plugin suites.
Yes, the 102i is suitable for streaming, but be mindful of the preamp noise at higher gain and ensure a stable USB connection.
With careful buffer size adjustments, you can achieve very usable latency, but complex projects might require experimentation to avoid dropouts.

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