Other impressive specs include a signal-to-noise ratio of 100 dB, out-speccing anything in its price range. They achieve an incredible EIN rating of -125 dBu, meaning their noise level is practically below the range of hearing. Discrete Ultra-HDDA Mic Preamps Deliver Low Noise and Low Distortion TASCAM’s Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamp design is based on discrete components, just like classic professional gear. With preamp performance well beyond any interfaces in their price range, the Ultra-HDDA preamps on the US-16×08 makes your tracks sound like a record. A gain range of 56dB makes them ideal for any type of mic – dynamic, condenser, or ribbon. Lineup US-2×2 US-4×4 US-16×08 Main Features Ultra-HDDA Mic Preamps for Clear Audio Quality from All of Your Mics TASCAM’s own Ultra-HDDA mic preamps are the cleanest, quietest, and best-sounding from any interface in their range. Whether using the ergonomically-designed angled desktop stand or mounting with the included rack ears, the US-16×08 includes analog I/O for almost any music recording application. MIDI input and output are also available on the rear panel. Mac and Windows drivers are provided, as well as USB Class Compliant 2.0 drivers for tablets like Apple’s iPad.

In addition to interface mode, the US-16×08 can be used stand alone as a standalone mic preamp. Each channel has four-band EQ and compression for polished-sounding monitor mixes. Built into the US-16×08 is a DSP Mixer for low-latency digital mixing. Eight balanced line outputs are also available, two with a level control on the front panel for monitoring. An additional eight line inputs are provided, two of them switchable to instrument level for direct guitar or bass recording.

Eight Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps deliver the cleanest and quietest operation in their class while delivering up to 56dB of gain. 16-input Audio Interface for Mac, Windows and iPad The TASCAM US-16×08 captures 16 mic and line inputs to your computer with clear sound quality and advanced features to manage big sessions.

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