Microphone Preamplifier Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna

The Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna is a professional 8-channel microphone preamplifier in a compact 1U chassis designed to extend the capabilities of today's audio interfaces and digital recording systems. At its heart are HDIA (High Definition Instrumentation Architecture) preamps that deliver extremely low noise (EIN -127 dB), minimal harmonic distortion (0.0007%), and wide dynamic range (up to 116 dB), making it ideal for both studio recording and live applications.

Each of the eight channels is equipped with an analog compressor with bypass and a simple single-channel fader, allowing you to fine-tune the dynamics before sending the signal to conversion or recording. Two combo inputs (Hi-Z/XLR) on the front panel support both microphones and instruments, while six more XLR/TRS inputs are located on the rear of the unit. All channels have independent +48V phantom power.

The SERIES 8p Dyna can also operate as a standalone A/D converter, with two ADAT-compliant optical S/MUX outputs, allowing eight channels of audio to be transmitted at up to 96 kHz. In addition, analog outputs via TRS and D-Sub are available, as well as Word Clock I/O for synchronization with other digital devices. All key signal parameters are conveniently displayed on the front panel with LED level, compression, and overload indicators.

Features

• 8 TASCAM HDIA microphone preamps with exceptional performance
• Single knob analog compressor with bypass function per channel
• 2 combined Hi-Z/XLR inputs + 6 balanced mic/line inputs
• Independent +48V phantom power on each input
• 2 optical S/MUX, ADAT-compatible (up to 192 kHz)
• 8 analog TRS + D-Sub 25-pin outputs
• Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors
• High-quality LED level, compression and clipping indication
• Rugged metal rack-mount enclosure (1U)