Zoom TAC-8 Thunderbolt Audio Converter

\n \nThe rack-mountable TAC-8 audio interface is designed to act as the central hub in both professional and home environments. It provides 8 analog inputs and 10 analog outputs, 10 digital inputs and outputs (in both S/PDIF and ADAT Optical formats), and both Word Clock and MIDI I/O. \n \nWhether you want to record large scale multi-channel 24-bit/192 kHz sessions in your studio without worrying about latency or you want to bring your onstage performance to new heights, the TAC-8 allows you to take full advantage of today's latest technology. \n

Key Features:

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18‐in/20‐out high speed Thunderbolt™ audio interface

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Record and play back 8 tracks simultaneously

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Standalone mode allows use as an 8-channel mic preamp and A/D or D/A converter without connection to a computer

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Support for up to 24‐bit/192 kHz high‐definition audio

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Near-zero latency audio streaming

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8 combo balanced XLR/TRS analog input connectors accept both mic and line‐level signal

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High‐performance mic preamps with up to +60 dB of amplification

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Hi‐Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass (INPUT1, INPUT2)

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Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input

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Switchable +48V phantom power (INPUTS 1‐4, INPUTS 5‐8)

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10 balanced TRS output jacks for connection to mixers, amplifiers, self‐powered speakers, or effects devices

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Dual front-panel 1/4" headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls

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Large knob output volume control

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4x upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity

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Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter

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S/PDIF IN/OUT: 2IN / 2OUT, up to 24‐bit/192 kHz audio resolution

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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

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Word Clock in/out

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Clock source indicator

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MIDI in/out

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Rack-mountable (1U space)

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Robust metal housing

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Works with all Thunderbolt‐equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.9.5 or later

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