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The compact SERIES 102i audio/MIDI interface is perfect for guitarists, songwriters and owners of small studios. It provides up to ten audio inputs and two audio outputs to a Mac or Windows computer or an iOS device, for recording and playback at up to 192 kHz / 24 bit and with the superb audio performance one expects from Tascam. Controllable with included custom software, this versatile USB interface is equipped with a powerful DSP input and output mixer with built-in digital reverb, compressor, phase invert and four-band EQ for each channel. Having this processor included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing it to process the audio more efficiently. A new USB driver offers very high stability, ensuring reliable performance throughout all phases of your projects.

Tascam Ultra-HDDA Mic Preamps, High Resolution AudioThe two analogue mic/line/instrument combo inputs are fitted with Tascam’s transparent, natural-sounding, low-noise Ultra-HDDA mic preamps and individually switchable phantom power (+48 volt). A maximum of ten inputs (four at 192 kHz) are available when using the multi-channel optical port which can accept up to eight channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device. The SERIES 102i also offers dual headphone outputs with dedicated level control and two balanced 6.3-mm line outputs for versatile monitoring. And you can connect your favorite MIDI devices to the rear-panel MIDI input and output to use them with your recording software.

The angled tabletop design gives easy access to all front-panel controls. You can quickly adjust the monitor output level with a large front-panel Monitor knob, and use the handy Monitor Balance control to mix live input with computer playback for zero-latency overdubs.

 

Details

Start Your Projects Immediately With Bundled Software

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i – Software Mixer

While free, easy-to-use Tascam control software helps you manage faders, processing and routing of any audio input (analogue, optical and USB) to any audio output, the interface comes also with Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software for Windows and macOS and Cubasis LE app for iPad. With IK Multimedia AmpliTube guitar effects/modeling software and T-RackS mastering software you get the tools you need to deliver high-quality, polished recording projects. The IK Multimedia software is provided in both free standing and plug-in versions for complete, versatile recording, mixing, and mastering.

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iZotope award-winning plug-in included

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i – iZotope Neutron Plug-inNeutron Elements provides an easy, fast way to a professional mix – and it is included with every purchase of a Tascam SERIES interface. Neutron brings mix workflows to the 21st century with four modern mixing tools in one mothership plug-in, featuring mix assistance powered by machine-learning with unrivaled quality and speed.

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | Expandable Inputs

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.

 

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | Dual Headphones OutputsDual Headphones Monitoring

The SERIES interface has two individual headphones amplifiers powerful enough for dual headphones monitoring.

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | Control Software
 

Free, easy-to-use Tascam Control software manages faders, processing and the ability to route any audio input (analogue, optical and USB) to any audio output.

Built-in DSP Effects and Processing

A DSP input and output mixer is complemented with digital reverb, compressor, phase invert and four-band EQ for each channel. Having this processor included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing it to process the audio more efficiently.

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | MobilityMobility

Tascam SERIES interfaces support tablets and other mobile devices and are compatible with many applications to meet your recording needs now and in the future.

What is Direct Monitoring?

Direct Monitoring explained – Tascam

When recording audio with a computer, input signals are usually routed through the interface, the computer, and then back to the interface’s outputs. While signals pass the A/D and D/A converters in your interface without any noticeable delay, audio processing by the computer can lead to a clearly audible, disturbing time lag. As a result, you hear your voice or instrument later than the backing tracks played back on the computer and you are hardly able to perform in sync with the playback signal.

By using direct monitoring, input signals are not only sent to the computer but also directly to the outputs of your interface. This allows you to hear your input signal with virtually no delay (or latency) and always in sync with the playback material when recording or performing.

Tip: When recording the signal, mute the track you are recording to. Otherwise you would also hear your performance delayed from the recording track.

Features at a glance

  • Provides up to ten audio inputs and two audio outputs to a Windows or Mac computer or iOS device
  • Audio resolution up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
  • USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection

Hardware features

  • Two analogue mic/line inputs on XLR/TRS balanced combo connectors
  • High-grade Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –127 dBu)
  • High-quality audio input circuits for low-noise recording
  • Individually switchable 48-Volt phantom power on XLR inputs
  • Each TRS input can be switched to instrument-level for direct recording of guitar or bass
  • Gain controls, signal and peak indicators on each analogue input
  • Optical multi-channel audio input for expansion by a maximum of eight additional inputs
    • ideally suited for use with the Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna microphone preamplifier
    • S/MUX format with support for high sampling rates (ADAT-compatible)
    • 8 inputs at 44.1/48 kHz
    • 4 inputs at 88.2/96 kHz
    • 2 inputs at 176.4/192 kHz
  • Two monitor/line outputs (balanced TRS) with level control
  • Direct monitor option for low-latency monitoring
  • Monitor mix control for adjusting the level balance between signals from external devices and signals from the computer
  • Two 6.3-mm standard headphones outputs with level control (18 mW per channel)
  • MIDI input, MIDI output
  • Power supply by dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (included)
  • Rugged all-metal chassis

Software features

  • In-house developed driver for Windows devices ensures stable operation with low latency
  • Built-in DSP with mixer, routing and effects accessible through dedicated settings panel
    • Compressor and 4-band EQ with low-cut filter on each input channel
    • Phase invert, Bypass, Solo, channel Link and Mute buttons on each input channel
    • Four Aux sends, switchable pre/post (Aux 1 used for internal reverb)
    • Reverb effect with five presets and adjustable pre delay, reverb time, diffusion and return level (Reverb can be used up to 96 kHz only)
    • Master section with Stereo fader, Aux Master controls and Mute button
    • Comfortable routing of output channels
  • Bundled with Cubase LE (64-bit Windows application), compatible with Cubasis LE
  • Bundled with iZotope Neutron 3 Elements, AmpliTube and T-Racks plug-in effects
  • Automatic update function available for software, driver and firmware updates
  • Compatible with major DAW software (Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand etc.)

Supported Operating Systems

Windows

  • Windows 11 (version 23H2)
  • Windows 11 (version 22H2)
  • Windows 11 (version 22H1)
  • Windows 10 (version 22H2)
  • Windows 10 (November 2021, version 21H2)
  • Windows 10 (May 2021, version 21H1)
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 7

Mac

  • macOS Sonoma (14.0)
  • macOS Ventura (13.0)
  • macOS Monterey (12.0)
  • macOS Big Sur (11.0)
  • macOS Catalina (10.15)
  • macOS Mojave (10.14)
  • macOS High Sierra (10.13)
  • macOS Sierra‎ (10.12)

iOS

  • iOS 17 / iPadOS 17
  • iOS 16 / iPadOS 16
  • iOS 15 / iPadOS 15
  • iOS 14 / iPadOS 14
  • iOS 13 / iPadOS 13
  • iOS 12
  • iOS 11
  • iOS 10

Options

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Specifications

General ratings
Sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit depth 16/24-bit
Analogue audio inputs
Mic inputs (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE) XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Input impedance 1.5 kΩ
  Nominal input level −64 dBu (0.0005 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
−6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  Maximum input level +10 dBu (2.45 Vrms)
  Maximum gain 58 dB
Instrument inputs (when the input switch is set to INST) 6.3-mm standard TS jack
(Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
  Input impedance ≥1 MΩ
  Nominal input level −64 dBV (0.0006 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
−6 dBV (0.501 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  Maximum input level +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
  Maximum gain 58 dB
Line inputs (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE) 6.3-mm TRS jack
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  Input impedance 10 kΩ
  Nominal input level −54 dBu (0.0015 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
+4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  Maximum input level +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
  Maximum gain 58 dB
Analogue audio outputs
Line outputs (balanced) 6.3-mm TRS jack
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  Output impedance 230 Ω
  Nominal output level +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
  Maximum output level +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
Headphone outputs (PHONES) Standard 6.3-mm stereo jack
  Maximum output power (THD+N ≤0,1 %, 32 Ω) 45 mW + 45 mW
  Output impedance 51.5 Ω
  Load impedance 16–600 Ω
Digital audio inputs/outputs
OPTICAL IN (S/MUX) connector(s) Optical (JEITA RC-5720C)
  Signal format Multi-channel optical format
(Supports S/MUX when 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz.)
Other inputs and outputs
USB 4-pin USB B-type
  Transfer rate USB 2.0 Hi-speed (480 MBit/s)
MIDI input 5-pin DIN
  Format Standard MIDI format
MIDI output 5-pin DIN
  Format Standard MIDI
Audio performance
Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) ≤−129 dBu
Frequency response (mic/line input to computer)  
  At 44.1/48 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/–0.4 dB (JEITA)
  At 88.2/96 kHz 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/–0.8 dB (JEITA)
  At 176.4/192 kHz 20 Hz – 80 kHz (JEITA)
S/N ratio 109 dB
(Mic input to Computer, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted)
110 dB
(Computer to Line output, MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted)
Distortion (THD + N) 0,0016 %
(Mic input to Computer, 1 kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
0,0023 %
(Line input to Computer, 1 kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
0,0014 %
(Computer to Line output, 1 kHz sine wave, MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
Crosstalk ≥100 dB
(MIC/LINE input to LINE output 1-2, 1 kHz sine wave, gain knob at minimum)
Computer hardware requirements
Windows Windows computer with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
  CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
  Memory 2 GB or more
Mac  
  Supported operating systems Mac with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
  CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (operation confirmed with Intel and Apple Silicon M1 or M2)
  Memory 2 GB or more
iOS Apple iOS device
Supported audio drivers Windows: USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.2, WDM (MME), MIDI
Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI
iOS device: Core Audio for iPhone
Power supply and other specifications
Power DC 12 V AC adapter (PS-P1220E)
Power consumption 7.2 W
Dimensions (W × H × D) 186 mm × 65 mm × 160 mm
Weight 1.1 kg
Permissible operating temperature range 5–35 °C

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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