Tascam US-16x08

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Tascam US-16x08

Tascam

US-16x08

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 351965
Brand: Tascam
Model: US-16x08
Price: $372.90

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The US-16x08 is a solid workhorse interface, especially for bands or producers needing a lot of inputs for tracking drums or multiple instruments simultaneously. The onboard DSP mixer is a real bonus for quick adjustments and creative effects, making it a great value for budget-conscious studios and live recording scenarios.

Product Description

  • Tascam US-16x08
  • USB 2 Audio Interface
  • 24 Bit / 96 kHz
  • 16 Inputs
  • 8 Outputs
  • 8x Mic-input XLR
  • 8x Line-input 6.3 mm Jack (2 of them switchable to Hi-Z) -10 dB and + 4 dB
  • Usable as stand alone mic-preamp
  • 8x Line-input 6.3 mm Jack balanced
  • MIDI I/O
  • Stereo headphone output
  • Switchable +48 V Phantom power
  • DSP Audio mixer
  • Compressor and 4-Band-EQ in each input channel of the DSP mixer
  • USB Audio compliance 2.0 for the connection with iOS devices
  • For PC/Mac
  • Includes rack kit and power adapter
PROS
  • • Excellent I/O count for small to mid-sized studios
  • • DSP mixer offers real-time processing on each channel
  • • Hi-Z inputs provide flexibility for guitar and bass DI
  • • Included rack kit makes integration into a studio rack easy
CONS
  • • Tascam preamps are serviceable, but not high-end studio staples
  • • DSP processing can introduce latency if not carefully managed
  • • USB 2.0 limits bandwidth; consider for smaller projects only

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Key Features

Inputs 16 (8 XLR mic, 8 balanced 6.3 mm jack)
Outputs 8 balanced 6.3 mm jack, 1 stereo headphone
Max Sample Rate 96 kHz
Bit Depth 24 Bit
Preamps Tascam proprietary mic preamps (moderate noise floor)
Weight Approximately 11.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DSP mixer's latency is noticeable with complex processing, but generally lower than many plugin chains – ideal for monitoring during tracking.
While functional, the preamps are best paired with mid-range microphones; a high-end mic might reveal their limitations.
The USB 2.0 connection may become a bottleneck with demanding live streaming setups; consider a more robust interface for critical applications.

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