Tascam SERIES 8p DYNA

Description

Full Description

A wide feature set

If you want the absolute best from your recordings, you need the absolute best from your equipment. Thankfully the 8p DYNA provides a gamut of powerful tools that help you get the job done. From the two instruments/microphone combo inputs where you can easily input high impedance instruments like guitars and basses. To the versatile inputs which can easily handle signals from a range of microphones – whether that’s condenser, ribbon and vintage mics. This makes the Series 8p DYNA a really versatile front end for your studio or live situation.

Expand your device

This unit features S/MUX optical outputs which allow you to attach this unit to other S/MUX audio interfaces. This helps you add more inputs and increase the flexibility of your recording or live situation. You can send all eight Series 8p DYNA channels up to 96kHz or four channels up to 176.4kHz or 192kHz. The DYNA is incredibly easy to expand. So make the most out of this excellent feature.

Multiple connectivity options

The eight-line level analogue channel outputs are provided on both 6.3mm TRS connectors and a 25-pin D-sub connector – both of which are balanced. This means you can connect this device anywhere you want too. For example – you can easily route the unit to interfaces, recording mixers, front of house consoles – the multitude of connectivity choices really extends your options for routing.

Features

• Eight-channel microphone preamp with eight analogue outputs and multi-channel optical outputs
• Can be used as a standalone analogue mic preamp to expand any mixer or recording device
• Ideal to add studio-ready audio inputs to a Tascam SERIES 102i/208i or US-20×20 via a single cable
• Two S/MUX optical ports can output all eight channels up to a sampling rate of 96 kHz
  • 8 outputs at 44.1/48 kHz
• Tascam HDIA mic preamps use instrumentation amplifiers and have outstanding specifications, enabling them to provide clear, natural sound with a super-low noise
• Eight balanced XLR/TRS combo input jacks
• Channels 1–2 on the front can be used for guitars, basses and other instruments with a high-impedance output
• 48V phantom power can be provided to each input channel independently
• Each input channel has its own single-knob analogue compressor with true bypass
• Indicators for analogue overload, compressor and digital signals as well as level meters on the front panel
• AC adapter included (Tascam PS-P1230, with four exchangeable plug inserts)

Specifications

General

• Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit depth: 24-bit
• Audio input/output channels: 8 channels

Analogue audio inputs

• Mic inputs (1–2 set to MIC/LINE, 3–8): Combo connector, XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
• Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ
• Nominal input level:
  • −58 dBu (0.001 Vrms, gain knob max.)
  • −6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, gain knob min.)
• Maximum input level: +10 dBu (2.45 Vrms)
• Maximum gain: 52 dB
• Instrument inputs (1–2 set to INST):
  • 6.3-mm standard TS jack
  • (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ
• Nominal input level:
  • −58 dBV (0.0012 Vrms, gain knob max.)
  • −6 dBV (0.501 Vrms, gain knob min.)
• Maximum input level: +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
• Maximum gain: 52 dB
• Line inputs (1–2 set to MIC/LINE, 3–8):
  • Combo connector, 6.3-mm TRS jack
  • (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ
• Nominal input level:
  • −48 dBu (0.003 Vrms, gain knob max.)
  • +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, gain knob at min.)
• Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
• Maximum gain: 52 dB
• Compressor: 1-knob analogue compressor
• Bypass: True hardware bypass
• Compression ratio: 2:1
• Threshold range: 40 dB

Analogue audio outputs

• Line outputs (balanced, D-sub): 25-pin DB25 connector
• Output impedance: ≤100 Ω
• Nominal output level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms)
• Maximum output level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms)
• Line outputs (balanced, TRS):
  • 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)

Digital audio outputs

• OPTICAL OUT (S/MUX): 2 × optical (JEITA RC-5720C)
• Signal format: Multi-channel optical format (supports S/MUX2 at 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz and S/MUX4 at 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz)
• Output channels S/MUX (44.1/48 kHz):
  • A: channels 1–8
  • B: channels 1–8
• Output channels S/MUX2 (88.2/96 kHz):
  • A: channels 1–4
  • B: channels 5–8
• Output channels S/MUX4 (176.4/192 kHz):
  • A: channels 1–2
  • B: channels 3–4

Control inputs and outputs

• Wordclock input: BNC
• Input voltage: 2–5 Vpp
• Input impedance: 75 Ω ±10
• Termination: Switchable on/off
• Permissible frequency deviation during external synchronization: ±100 ppm
• Wordclock output/throughput: BNC (with OUT/THRU switch)
• Input voltage: 2 Vpp (at 75 Ω load)
• Output impedance: 75 Ω ±10
• Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Power supply and other specifications

• Power requirements: DC 12 V via dedicated AC adapter (PS-P1230)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 482 mm × 45 mm × 229 mm
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Permissible operating temperature range: 0–40 °C