Overview
8-Channel Mic Preamp & DA Converter with Compressor
With superb audio specifications and connectivity and featuring an outstanding microphone preamp, the TASCAM SERIES 8p Dyna is a great choice for both studio and stage. Housed in a rugged 1U rack-mount casing, its dual S/MUX optical ports make it a perfect expansion unit for a TASCAM SERIES 102i or SERIES 208i or other S/MUX-equipped audio interfaces including ADAT, or use it as a stand-alone front end.
A Superior Front End for Studio and Stage
TASCAM has long been known for transparent, natural, ultra-low-noise preamps, and the eight TASCAM no-compromise HDIA (High Definition Instrumentation Architecture) preamps in the SERIES 8p Dyna are its best preamps yet; the noise level (EIN) is at -127dBu, the THD is 0.0007%, the dynamic range is 116dB, and the crosstalk is 119dB. Each SERIES 8p Dyna channel also features an easy-to-use, single-control analog compressor with true bypass for handling hot input signals and creating smooth audio input.
Versatile Inputs
With two instrument/microphone combo inputs on the front panel, you can quickly plug in mics, guitars, bass and more. Six balanced mic/line inputs grace the rear. Every microphone input has individually switched +48V phantom power for using different types of microphones such as Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon and vintage for proper operation and safety. It adds up to a multi-purpose front end for recording and live sound.
Expand Your Interface or Other Device
Dual S/MUX optical outputs on the rear of the SERIES 8p Dyna enable you to use the unit as a front end expander for S/MUX-equipped audio interfaces, such as TASCAM's SERIES 102i and SERIES 208i, and Celesonic US-20x20. ADAT compatibility is also available. With two S/MUX outputs, you can send all eight SERIES 8p Dyna channels at up to 96 kHz (four channels at 176.4 or 192 kHz), dramatically expanding your system's capabilities.
Features at a Glance
- Versatile, great-sounding front end for recording and live sound
- 8 TASCAM HDIA (High Definition Instrumentation Architecture) microphone preamplifiers
- Single-knob analog compressor with true bypass individually assignable to each input channel
- 2 front panel instrument (Hi-Z)/microphone combo inputs
- 6 rear-panel balanced mic/line inputs
- Individually switched +48V phantom power per channel
- Dual S/MUX optical outputs: 8 channels at up to 96 kHz; 4 channels at 176.4 or 192 kHz (ADAT compatible)
- 8 line-level 1/4-inch balanced TRS analog channel outputs
- 8 line-level balanced channel outputs on a 25-pin D-Sub connector
- Word clock in and out on BNC connectors, with In/Out/Thru switch
- Front-panel analog overload indicators, compression indicators, and digital peak and level meter bars
- Rugged metal 1U rack-mount enclosure
Specifications
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz |
| Quantization Bit Rate | 24-bit |
| Analog Audio Inputs | |
| MIC IN (Balanced) | 1-2 (when the input switch is set to MIC/LINE), 3 thru 8 |
| Connector | XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
| Input Impedance | 2.3kΩ |
| Rated input level | |
| GAIN: MAX | -58dBu（0.001Vrms) |
| GAIN: MIN | -6dBu（0.388Vrms) |
| Maximum Input Level | +10dBu (2.45Vrms) |
| Gain Range | 52dB |
| INSTRUMENT IN (Unbalanced) | 1-2 (when the input switch is set to INST) |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TS jack equivalent (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND) |
| Input Impedance | 1MΩ or more |
| Rated input level | |
| GAIN: MAX | -58dBV (0.0012 Vrms) |
| GAIN: MIN | -6dBV (0.501Vrms) |
| Maximum Input Level | +10dBV (3.162Vrms) |
| Gain Range | 52dB |
| LINE IN (Balanced) | 1-2 (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE), 3 thru 8 |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack equivalent (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
| Input Impedance | 10kΩ |
| Rated input level | |
| GAIN: MAX | -48dBu (0.003 Vrms) |
| GAIN: MIN | +4dBu (1.228Vrms) |
| Maximum Input Level | +24dBu (12.282Vrms) |
| Gain Range | 52dB |
| Analog Outputs | |
| ANALOG OUT (Balanced) | |
| Connector | D-Sub 25pin, inch-screw No.4-40 UNC |
| Output Impedance | 200Ω or less |
| Nominal Output Level | +4dBu (1.228Vrms) |
| Maximum Output Level | +20dBu (7.75Vrms) |
| Load Impedance | 2kΩ or more |
| LINE OUT (Balanced) | LINE OUT 1 thru 8 |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
| Output Impedance | 200Ω or less |
| Nominal Output Level | +4dBu (1.228Vrms) |
| Maximum Output Level | +20dBu (7.75Vrms) |
| Digital Audio Outputs | |
| OPTICAL OUT (S/MUX) | |
| Connector | OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C) |
| Signal Format | Multi-channel Optical Format (Supports S/MUX2: 88.2k/96k Hz, S/MUX4: 176.4k/192k Hz) |
| Control Input/Output | |
| WORD IN | |
| Connector | BNC |
| Input Voltage | 2.0Vpp to 5.0Vpp |
| Input Impedance | 75Ω +/-10% with Terminal ON/OFF Switch |
| Frequency Deviation | +/-100ppm |
| WORD OUT | |
| Connector | BNC |
| Output Voltage | 2.0Vpp (into 75Ω) |
| Output Impedance | 75Ω +/-10% with OUT/THRU switch |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k /192k Hz |
| Power | DC 12V (dedicated AC adapter PS-P1230) |
| Power Consumption | 16 W |
| Dimensions | 482(W) × 44.8(H) × 228.8(D) mm |
| Weight | 2.6kg / 5.7lb |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 40°C |
| Accessories | User's manual(with warranty), AC adapter (PS-P1230) |
Audio Performance
| Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) |
-127dBu or lower |
| Frequency Response | * JEITA |
| MIC/LINE to LINE OUT | 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-0.5dB 40kHz to 80kHz, +/-5dB |
| MIC/LINE (analog) to digital output (S/MUX) | |
| Fs 44.1k/48kHz | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB |
| Fs 88.2k/96kHz | 20Hz to 40kHz, +/-0.5dB |
| Fs 176.4k/192kHz | 20Hz to 80kHz, +/-5dB |
| S/N ratio | * GAIN knob at minimum, JEITA |
| MIC/LINE/INST to LINE OUT | 116dB |
| MIC/LINE/INST (analog) to digital output (S/MUX) | |
| Fs 44.1kHz | 113dB |
| Fs 48kHz | 113dB |
| Fs 96kHz | 111dB |
| THD | * 1kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum |
| MIC / LINE to LINE OUT | 0.0007% |
| INST to LINE OUT | 0.0009% |
| MIC/LINE/INST to digital output (S/MUX) | 0.001% |
| Crosstalk | * 1kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum |
| MIC to LINE OUT | 119 dB |
| MIC to digital output (S/MUX) | 114 dB |
