Tascam Series 8p Dyna Microphone Preamp Specification Sheet

Tascam Series 8p Dyna Microphone Preamp

About Tascam

Tascam is a well-known brand in the audio recording and production industry, particularly in the field of portable audio recorders, audio interfaces, and other audio equipment. The company’s name stands for “TEAC Audio Systems Corporation of America,” and it has a long history dating back to the 1970s.

Here are some key points about Tascam:

1. History: Tascam is a division of TEAC Corporation, a Japanese company that specializes in audio and video equipment. Tascam was created in the 1970s to focus specifically on professional audio recording and production equipment.
2. Portastudio: Tascam gained widespread recognition with the introduction of Portastudio, a groundbreaking product that allowed musicians to record their music at home using a cassette-based multitrack recorder. The Portastudio revolutionized home recording and became popular in the 1980s.
3. Product Range: Tascam produces a wide range of audio equipment, including audio interfaces, digital multitrack recorders, field recorders, mixing consoles, studio monitors, headphones, and more. They cater to both amateur and professional audio enthusiasts.
4. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Tascam also offers software solutions and DAW controllers to complement their hardware products. This allows users to integrate their Tascam hardware with popular digital audio workstation software.
5. Field Recorders: Tascam is well-known for its field recorders, which are portable devices used for capturing high-quality audio in various environments. These are often used by journalists, filmmakers, musicians, and sound designers for location recording.
6. Audio Interfaces: Tascam produces audio interfaces for connecting instruments and microphones to computers. These interfaces are popular among musicians and producers for home and studio recording setups.
7. Legacy: Tascam has a strong legacy in the music industry and is trusted by many professionals for its reliable and high-quality audio equipment.
8. Affordability: Tascam products are often praised for offering good value for the money, making them accessible to a wide range of users.

Specifications

Ratings

• Sampling frequencies
  44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit depth
  24-bit
• Input channels
  8 channels
• Analog output channels
  8 channels
• OPTICAL OUT (S/MUX) output channels
  
  • 8 channels S/MUX (44.1/48 kHz)
  A: Channels 1-8
  B: Channels 1-8
  
  • 8 channels S/MUX2 (88.2/96 kHz)
  A: Channels 1-4
  B: Channels 5-8
  
  • 4 channels S/MUX4 (176.4/192 kHz)
  A: Channels 1-2
  B: Channels 3-4

Analog audio input ratings

• Mic inputs (balanced)
  Front panel 1-2 input jacks (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
  
  Rear panel MIC/LINE INPUT 3-8 jacks

Connectors: XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance: 2.2 kg
Rated input level: • -58 Bu (0.001 Vrms, GAIN knob at maximum) • -6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, GAIN knob at minimum)
Maximum input level: +10 Bu (2.45 Vrms)
Gain range: 52 dB

• Instrument inputs (unbalanced)
  Front panel 1-2 input jacks (when the input switch is set to INST)

Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4″) standard TS jacks (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 900 k or higher
Rated input level: • -58 dBV (0.0012 Vrms, GAIN knob at maximum) • -6 dB (0.501 Vrms, GAIN knob at minimum)
Maximum input level: +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
Gain range: 52 dB

• Line inputs (balanced)
  Front panel 1-2 input jacks (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE)
  
  Rear panel MIC/LINE INPUT 3-8 jacks

Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4″) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Input impedance: 10 kR
Rated input level: • -48 Bu (0.0003 Vrms, GAIN knob at maximum) • +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms. GAIN knob at minimum)
Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
Gain range: 52 dB

• Compressor
  3:1 ratio
  30 dB threshold range

Analog outputs

• Analog output (balanced, ANALOG OUT)

Connector: D-sub 25-pin
Locking screws: No. 4-40 UNC (inch type) 
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) 
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms) 
Output impedance: 200 R or lower 
Applicable load impedance: 2 kg or higher

• Line outputs (balanced, LINE OUTPUT 1-8)

Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4″) standard TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) 
Output impedance: 200 Ror lower 
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) 
Maximum output level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)

Digital audio output ratings

• OPTICAL OUT (S/MUX)

Connectors: OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C) 
Signal format: Multi-channel optical format (supports S/MUX2 and S/MUX4 when 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz)

Control input/output

• WORD IN connector

Connector: BNC 
Input voltage: 2.0 Vpp – 5.0 Vpp 
Input impedance: 75 Q +10%
Permitted frequency deviation during external synchronization:±100 ppm
Terminal on/off switch

• WORD OUT connector

Connector: BNC 
Output voltage: 2.0 Vpp (into 75 ©) 
Output impedance: 75 Q +10% 
Sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
OUT/THRU switch

Audio performance

• Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise)
  -127 dBu or lower
• Analog input and output

1. Frequency response
   MIC/LINE -> LINE OUT
   20 Hz – 40 kHz: # 0.5 dB (JEITA), 40 kHz – 80 kHz: ‡5 dB (JEITA)
2. S/N ratio
   116 dB (MIC/LINE/INST to LINE OUT, GAIN knob at minimum, JEITA)
3. Distortion
   0.0007% (MIC/LINE to LINE OUT, 1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum)
   0.0009% (INST to LINE OUT, 1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum)
4. Crosstalk
   119 dB (MIC to LINE OUT, 1 kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum)

• Analog input to digital output (S/MUX)

1. Frequency response
   (MIC/LINE (analog) to digital output (S/MUX))
   At 44.1/48 kHz and 20 Hz – 20 kHz: #0.5 dB (JEITA)
   At 88.2/96 kHz and 20 Hz – 40 kHz: # 0.5 dB (JEITA)
   At 176.4/192 kHz and 20 Hz – 80 kHz: ‡5 dB (JEITA)
2. S/N ratio
   113 dB (44.1/48 kHz)
   113 dB (88.2/96 kHz)
   111 dB (176.4/192 kHz)
   (MIC/LINE/INST to digital output (S/MUX), GAIN knob at minimum, JEITA)
3. Distortion
   0.001% (MIC/LINE/INST to digital output (S/MUX), 1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum)
4. Crosstalk
   114 dB (MIC (analog) to digital output (S/MUX), 1 kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum)

General

• Power
  DC 12 V AC adapter (PS-P1230)
• Power consumption
  16 W
• Dimensions
  482 × 44.8 X 228.8 mm (W x H x D, including protrusions)
• Weight
  2.6 kg
• Operating temperature range
  0 – 40° C (32 – 104° F)

Dimensional drawings

• TASCAM is a trademark of TEA CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Other company names, product names, and logos are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners.
• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
• All information included in this document is as of Nov 2019.

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