Tascam US-16x08

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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

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Available since January 2015

Item number 351965

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Recording / Playback Channels 16x8

Number of Mic Inputs 8

Number of Line Inputs 8

Instrument Inputs 2

Number of Line Outs 8

Headphone Outs 1

Phantom power Yes

Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0

Number of ADAT Connectors 0

Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0

Number of MADI Connectors 0

Ethernet 0

Other Connectors No

MIDI interface Yes

Word Clock No

Max. sample rate (kHz) 96 kHz

Max. resolution in bit 24 bit

USB Bus-Powered No

Incl. power supply Yes

USB Version 2.0

Width in mm 445 mm

Depth in mm 219 mm

Height in mm 59 mm

Connection Format USB port Type B

Included in delivery USB cable, power supply, rack kit

Zero latency monitoring 1

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The power behind the throne

Building on the success of the US-1800, the US-16x08 is a compact USB audio/MIDI interface designed for recording studios and live performances. Its name reflects its 16 inputs and 8 outputs: The 16 inputs include eight XLR and two jack inputs on the front panel, in addition to six additional jack inputs on the back. The eight outputs are all located on the rear, with level controls for Line Out 1 and 2 conveniently placed on the front. A standout feature is the integrated DSP, which enables mixing, routing, low-latency processing, and onboard effects, including a compressor and EQ for each channel. Additionally, the Tascam US-16x08 can serve as a standalone mic preamp, expanding an existing mixer with high-quality microphone inputs.

Tried and tested quality

The Tascam US-16x08 features a 48V phantom power supply for connecting high-quality studio microphones to its low-noise preamps, with independent switching for inputs 1–4 and 5–8. The front panel includes a switch for inputs 9 and 10 to select between line-level and Hi-Z signals, making them well-suited for direct guitar or bass recording. Supporting up to 96kHz at 24-bit resolution, the interface delivers high-quality audio capture. With firmware version 2.1, a loopback function enables the computer's audio signal to be mixed into the stereo output, making it especially useful for content creators and streamers.

Controls on the front of the Tascam US-16x08

Rack-compatible

The Tascam US-16x08 is designed for ambitious project studios and live recordings. Its compact design and sturdy metal housing also make it a solid choice for on-the-go producers using laptops or iOS devices, though it requires an external power supply rather than USB power. The interface can be mounted in a 19" rack (1U) using the installation kit included. However, rack-mounting means losing the visually appealing honeycomb side panels that also serve as an angled desktop stand to allow for better access to the unit's controls.

About Tascam

Tascam started out in 1971 as Teac Corporation's distributor of professional audio equipment. The name is the acronym of Teac Audio System Company of America. Tascam was a great innovator on the market and pioneered leading technologies of the time, such as multitrack tape and cassette recorders, digital multitrack recorders (DTRS), digital mixing consoles, and so on. Today, Tascam supplies the entire sound industry with products for television and radio studios, recording studios, concert halls, conference rooms, academic institutions, commercial facilities, theatres, internet podcasters and broadcasters, music producers, and musicians.

Connections on the rear of the Tascam US-16x08

Professional unit

Since the Tascam US-16x08 is geared toward professional users, it doesn't come bundled with DAW software or effects. However, its built-in DSP mixer features a compressor and 4-band EQ on every input channel. The interface is fully compatible with PCs running Windows 7 or later, macOS from version 10.8, and all major DAWs. A major benefit is Tascam's regular firmware and driver updates (for Windows), which continuously introduce new features and improve overall stability. Another highlight is its ability to function as a standalone mic preamp, adding flexibility to any setup. Overall, the US-16x08 delivers high-quality performance and a comprehensive feature set at a competitive price.

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nickpa25 11.10.2020

This was my first multi channel interface. I got that because I was on a budget and I had to record a band for an ep with real live drums, so I needed inputs. Pretty basic design and no features at all, although the digital compression may save the day at some cases. The construction is not the best but it is ok for the money. the signal clarity is one of the worst on the market for an 8+ analogue input interface without being inadequate though. One other issue might be the lack of pad switch and the very hot input on all the channels.
In general is a very decent buy if you are on a budget and you want to buy a 16 analogue input interface. 5 stars because it saved me and I managed to deliver the work in a pretty good final quality, despite its drawbacks.

Pros:
- Cheap
- easy to use
- Lots of inputs
- quite sturdy for the price

Cons
- not the best signal quality (it actually has the worst in the class without that making it a bad interface)
- very hot inputs (you might find it difficult to deal with gain with different mics)
- no features at all except for the digital interface compression.

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Solid Interface for the price

teateatime 12.04.2018

I bought this interface because I wanted a lot of analog ins and outs, and it delivers on that front and an amazing price. I have several synths and fx, and I like having my audio interface / PC as the central hub from which to route things; I find it preferable to a patch bay or manually rerouting cables.

Pro's:
-> Lots of ins, lots of outs
-> Construction feels solid
-> Sufficient amplification on the headphone out
-> Sufficient amplification on the main outs
-> Drivers on Win10 work well (64 sample latency on big projects without problems)

Cons:
-> No digital outs, so if you want to expand in that direction you'd need a different solution
-> The inputs are pretty sensitive - recording synthesizers I have the input knobs turned completely down, and get a clear signal with little noise. This isn't a con per-se, but if you, like me, were planning on using the input volume to mix a bit during jams, think again.

Overall I'm very happy with my purchase; the competing interfaces are either more expensive, or lack certain features this one has. If you're in the market for an interface with a lot of IO this is a solid choice.

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Perfect for recording drums

Anonymous 14.01.2017

I used this product for recording Drums and sometimes live band performances.
Its design was simple and it suited the use in different locations. It can be placed on a desk but also came with mount ears for putting in a rack unit which was a nice feature that allowed me that option in the future.
The face of the unit where the inputs are tilted up towards the user which made it nice to plug in as the cables weren't flush with the surface beneath.
The gain dials had a nice smoothness to them which I found useful for small adjustments.
The headphone output is in a good location on the device.
I have never had any issue with connecting to my laptop.
The fact that its USB allows me to use on different platforms.
It would be an improvement if the inputs were both xlr and instrument line like other interfaces but there is enough inputs.
The phantom option allows you to just assign phantom to certain groups which is great.
All in all a great piece of equipment for the price

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TeddyBeer 15.11.2017

I bought this for drums recording and it does a great job. You have to pay way more money for a better interface with 16 inputs.
I'm a musician/mixing engineer and this interface helped me to work for the first time outside my home studio. I also use it live for tracks/Fx. You can send stereo tracks to the main mixer without the click.
Pros :
- 8 mic inputs. Enough for drums
- 8 line inputs. You can connect your favorite individual preamps to it and upgrade the sound
- 8 outputs. Great for sending tracks/stems to outboard gear while mixing and many other things.
- has all the standard things like Phantom power, 2xHi Z inputs, Asio driver, DSP with EQ and compressor for all 16 inputs.
- great for home studios

Cons :
- knob don't feel quite solid
- In my case when I record at 48k with my i5 laptop, sometimes (once per 60 min) the sampling rate resets to 44.1khz, the default rate. This comes also with sound errors like pops, clicks..etc.
- The sampling rate is set by the DAW (Reaper here) and not by the interface itself. And you have to set and reset it many times until the DSP receive the information.

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