Zoom TAC-8 Thunderbolt Audio Interface provides 8 analog inputs and 10 analog outputs, 10 digital inputs and outputs (in both S/PDIF and ADAT Optical formats), and both Word Clock and MIDI I/O.
Whether you want to record large scale multi-channel 24-bit/192 kHz sessions in your studio without worrying about latency or you want to bring your onstage performance to new heights, the TAC-8 allows you to take full advantage of today’s latest technology.
18‐in/20‐out high speed Thunderbolt audio interface
Record and play back 8 tracks simultaneously
Standalone mode allows use as an 8-channel mic preamp and A/D or D/A converter without connection to a computer
Support for up to 24‐bit/192 kHz high‐definition audio
Near-zero latency audio streaming
8 combo balanced XLR/TRS analog input connectors accept both mic and line‐level signal
High‐performance mic preamps with up to +60 dB of amplification
Hi‐Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass (INPUT1, INPUT2)
Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input
Switchable +48V phantom power (INPUTS 1‐4, INPUTS 5‐8)
10 balanced TRS output jacks for connection to mixers, amplifiers, self‐powered speakers, or effects devices
Dual front-panel 1/4″ headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
Large knob output volume control
4x upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity
Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter
S/PDIF IN/OUT: 2IN / 2OUT, up to 24‐bit/192 kHz audio resolution
ADAT Optical IN/OUT: 2 IN / 2 OUT at 192/176.4 kHz (S/MUX4 compatible), 4 IN/4 OUT at 96/88.2 kHz
(S/MUX compatible), 8 IN / 8 OUT at 48/44.1 kHz
Word Clock in/out
Clock source indicator
MIDI in/out
Rack-mountable (1U space)
Robust metal housing
Works with all Thunderbolt‐equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.9.5 or later
Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt
Form Factor: Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR/TRS Combo
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4″ (Main), 8 x 1/4″ (Line), 2 x 1/4″ (Headphones)
Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax, 1 x Optical
Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax, 1 x Optical
Number of Preamps: 8
Phantom Power: Yes
MIDI I/O: In/Out
Clock I/O: 1 x Word Clock In, 1 x Word Clock Out
Rack Spaces: 1U
Dimensions (DxWxH): 6.2 x 19.0 x 1.8″ / 15.8 x 48.3 x 4.6 cm
Weight: 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg
