Tascam SERIES 102i, USB Audio/MIDI Interface With DSP Mixer (10 in, 4 out)

SERIES 102i 10-in/2-out ADAT Audio Interface

The compact SERIES 102i audio/MIDI interface is perfect for guitarists, songwriters and owners of small studios. It provides up to ten audio inputs and two audio outputs to a Mac or Windows computer or an iOS device, for recording and playback at up to 192 kHz / 24 bit and with the superb audio performance one expects from Tascam. Controllable with included custom software, this versatile USB interface is equipped with a powerful DSP input and output mixer with built-in digital reverb, compressor, phase invert and four-band EQ for each channel. Having this processor included internally eliminates all latency issues and takes the load off the computer allowing it to process the audio more efficiently. A new USB driver offers very high stability, ensuring reliable performance throughout all phases of your projects.

The two analogue mic/line/instrument combo inputs are fitted with Tascam’s transparent, natural-sounding, low-noise Ultra-HDDA mic preamps and individually switchable phantom power (+48 volt). A maximum of ten inputs (four at 192 kHz) are available when using the multi-channel optical port which can accept up to eight channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device. The SERIES 102i also offers dual headphone outputs with dedicated level control and two balanced 6.3-mm line outputs for versatile monitoring. And you can connect your favorite MIDI devices to the rear-panel MIDI input and output to use them with your recording software.

The angled tabletop design gives easy access to all front-panel controls. You can quickly adjust the monitor output level with a large front-panel Monitor knob, and use the handy Monitor Balance control to mix live input with computer playback for zero-latency overdubs.

While free, easy-to-use Tascam control software helps you manage faders, processing and routing of any audio input (analogue, optical and USB) to any audio output, the interface comes also with Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software for Windows and macOS and Cubasis LE app for iPad. With IK Multimedia AmpliTube guitar effects/modeling software and T-RackS mastering software you get the tools you need to deliver high-quality, polished recording projects. The IK Multimedia software is provided in both free standing and plug-in versions for complete, versatile recording, mixing, and mastering.

Neutron Elements provides an easy, fast way to a professional mix – and it is included with every purchase of a Tascam SERIES interface. Neutron brings mix workflows to the 21st century with four modern mixing tools in one mothership plug-in, featuring mix assistance powered by machine-learning with unrivaled quality and speed.

• Provides up to ten audio inputs and two audio outputs to a Windows or Mac computer or iOS device
• Audio resolution up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
• USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection
• Two analogue mic/line inputs on XLR/TRS balanced combo connectors
• High-grade Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone pre-amps with ultra-low noise (EIN: –127 dBu)
• High-quality audio input circuits for low-noise recording
• Individually switchable 48-Volt phantom power on XLR inputs
• Each TRS input can be switched to instrument-level for direct recording of guitar or bass
• Gain controls, signal and peak indicators on each analogue input
• Optical multi-channel audio input for expansion by a maximum of eight additional inputs
•  - ideally suited for use with the Tascam SERIES 8p Dyna microphone preamplifier
•  - S/MUX format with support for high sampling rates (ADAT-compatible)
•  - 8 inputs at 44.1/48 kHz
•  - 4 inputs at 88.2/96 kHz
•  - 2 inputs at 176.4/192 kHz
• Two monitor/line outputs (balanced TRS) with level control
• Direct monitor option for low-latency monitoring
• Monitor mix control for adjusting the level balance between signals from external devices and signals from the computer
• Two 6.3-mm standard headphones outputs with level control (18 mW per channel)
• MIDI input, MIDI output
• Power supply by dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (included)
• Rugged all-metal chassis
• In-house developed driver for Windows devices ensures stable operation with low latency
• Built-in DSP with mixer, routing and effects accessible through dedicated settings panel
•  - Compressor and 4-band EQ with low-cut filter on each input channel
•  - Phase invert, Bypass, Solo, channel Link and Mute buttons on each input channel
•  - Four Aux sends, switchable pre/post (Aux 1 used for internal reverb)
•  - Reverb effect with five presets and adjustable pre delay, reverb time, diffusion and return level (Reverb can be used up to 96 kHz only)
•  - Master section with Stereo fader, Aux Master controls and Mute button
•  - Comfortable routing of output channels
• Bundled with Cubase LE (64-bit Windows application), compatible with Cubasis LE
• Bundled with iZotope Neutron 3 Elements, AmpliTube and T-Racks plug-in effects
• Automatic update function available for software, driver and firmware updates
• Compatible with major DAW software (Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand etc.)