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Tascam - SERIES 102I

Description

TASCAM SERIES 102i
Expandability, both internal and bundled effects processing, internal mixing, external software control, and more for studio, home, and live recording. With a new look, including an angled tabletop design and large, easy-to-grab knobs, TASCAM sets a new standard for mid-grade audio interfaces.

Well-designed interface for quick production
102i audio interfaces feature a large, easy-to-grab Monitor control knob that ensures you can quickly adjust the monitor output level. Their angled tabletop design offers easy access to all front-panel controls. A handy Monitor Balance control enables mixing live input with computer playback for zero-latency monitoring. Each analog input channel is served by an individually switched +48 volt phantom power supply for condenser microphones.

Expandable input capability
Easily add more input channels to accommodate future growth by using external microphone preamplifiers with S/MUX optical inputs to record drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more. Each S/MUX optical port can accept up to 8 channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device.

Control Software for Matrix Mixing, Effects Processors, and More
Free, easy-to-use TASCAM Control software manages faders, processing, and the ability to route any audio input (analog, optical, and USB) to any audio output.
A DSP input and output mixer is complemented with digital reverb, compressor, phase invert, and 4-band EQ for each channel. Having these processors included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing the PC/Mac to process the audio more efficiently.

Features
* Two XLR/TRS combo mic/line/instrument inputs
* Two transparent, natural-sounding, ultra-low noise TASCAM Ultra-HDDA mic preamplifiers
* One optical S/MUX expansion port that accepts up to 8 channels of audio input (10 total inputs)
* 2 1/4-inch analog outputs and dual headphone outputs for versatile monitoring
* Built-in effects: reverb, compressor, 4-band EQ
* Flexible DSP input/output mixer controlled via free TASCAM Control software
* Software control of faders, routing, effects, and phase invert
* Up to 24-bit/192 kHz sample resolution
* Includes Steinberg DAW software and IK Multimedia world-class guitar effects/modeling and mastering software
* MIDI interface
* Dual headphone outputs
* Compatible with Windows / Mac computers and iOS devices (supports UAC2.0)
* USB 2.0 connection and custom USB driver with high stability
* Direct monitor option for low latency monitoring
* Compatible with mainstream DAW software (Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand)

Specifications
Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz
Quantization Bit Rate: 16 / 24-bit
Analog Audio Inputs
* MIC IN (Balanced): 1-2 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
Connector: XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input Impedance: 1.5k Ω
* Nominal Input Level
-GAIN: MAX: 64dBu (0.0005Vrms)
-GAIN: MIN: 6dBu (0.388Vrms)
Maximum Input Level: +10dBu (2.45Vrms)
Gain Range: 58dB
* INSTRUMENT IN (Unbalanced): 1-2 (when the input switch is set to INST)
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TS jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
Input Impedance: 1MΩ or more
* Nominal Input Level
-GAIN: MAX: 64dBV (0.0006Vrms)
-GAIN: MIN: 6dBV (0.501Vrms)
Maximum Input Level: +10dBV (3.162Vrms)
Gain Range: 58dB
* LINE IN (Unbalanced): 1-2 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Input Impedance10kΩ
* Nominal Input Level
-GAIN: MAX: 54dBu (0.0015Vrms)
-GAIN: MIN: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum Input Level: +24dBu (12.282Vrms)
Gain Range: 58dB
Digital Audio Inputs
* OPTICAL IN (S/MUX)
Connector: OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C)
Signal Format: Multi-channel Optical Format (Supports S/MUX at 88.2k/96k/176.4k/192kHz)
Analog Audio Outputs
MONITOR OUT (Balanced): LINE OUT 1-2
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Output Impedance: 230Ω
Nominal Output Level: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
Maximum Output Level: +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
HEADPHONE OUT: PHONES 1-2
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo jack
Maximum Output Power: 18mW + 18mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω load)
Control Input/Output
* USB
Connector: 4-pin, USB B type
Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
* MIDI IN
Connector: 5-pin, DIN
Format: Standard MIDI
* MIDI OUT
Connector: 5-pin, DIN
Format: Standard MIDI
Power: DC 12V (AC Adapter PS-P1220E included)
Operating Temperature Range: 41 to 95F / 5 to 35C
Audio Performance
Mic Amp EIN: 129dBu or lower
* Frequency Response
-Fs 44.1k/48kHz: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/1dB (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, JEITA)
-Fs 88.2k/96kHz: 20Hz to 40kHz, +0/2dB (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, JEITA)
-Fs 176.4k/192kHz: 20Hz to 80kHz, +0/12dB (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, JEITA)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% or less (MIC/LINE thru LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, full-scale 2dB input level, MONITOR knob at maximum)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 106dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN thru LINE OUT, Gain knob at minimum, JEITA)
Crosstalk: 100dB or higher (MIC/LINE IN thru LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum)