SERIES 8p DYNA 8-Channel Mic Preamp With Analogue Compressor

Product 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-20x20 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
  • 8 outputs at 88.2/96 kHz
  • 4 outputs at 176.4/192 kHz
• Tascam HDIA mic preamps use instrumentation amplifiers and have outstanding specifications, enabling them to provide clear, natural sound with 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 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
• 25-pin D-sub and eight separate TRS analogue balanced outputs support a variety of connections with other analogue equipment
• Indicators for analogue overload, compressor and digital signals as well as level meters on the front panel
• Wordclock input and output (with THRU switch) for flexible audio clock synchronisation with other equipment
• AC adapter included (Tascam PS-P1230, with four exchangeable plug inserts)

Product Specifications

General

• Sampling frequencies:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantisation 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:  M KΩ
  • 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

Audio performance

• Equivalent input noise:  ≤–127 dBu
• Frequency response
  • Mic/line input to line output
    • 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
    • 40–80 kHz, ±5 dB (JEITA)
  • Mic/line input to digital output
    • 44.1/48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
    • 88.2/96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
    • 176.4/192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz, ±5 dB (JEITA)
• S/N ratio
  • Mic/line/inst input to line output:  ≥116 dB (GAIN knob at minimum, JEITA)
  • Mic/line/inst input to digital output:
    • ≥113 dB (44.1/48 kHz, 88.1/96 kHz)
    • ≥111 dB (176.4/192 kHz)
• Distortion 
  • Mic/line input to line output
    • ≤0.0007%  (1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum)
  • Mic/line/inst input to digital output
    • ≤0.001%  (1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level, GAIN knob at minimum)
• Crosstalk attenuation
  • Mic/line input to line output:  ≥119 dB (1 kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum)
  • Mic/line input to digital output:  ≥114 dB (1 kHz sine wave, GAIN knob at minimum)

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
• Included accessories:  AC adapter (Tascam PS-P1230 with four exchangeable plug inserts), rackmount screw kit, owner’s manual