Description
The compact, rugged TAC-2R audio interface uses the latest Thunderbolt™ technology for blazingly fast speed, near zero latency and the ultimate in high-quality audio, up to 24-bit/192 kHz. With its easy-to-use design and advanced converters, the TAC-2R is perfect for studio and field recording of mics and instruments, onstage playback, and pristine audio streaming. It can even serve as an ultra-stable MIDI interface.
In the studio
The TAC-2R gives you all the tools you need to create great audio. Flexible routing options allow you to use a variety of microphones and instruments, with high-quality preamps to ensure crystal clear sound. There’s even Direct Monitoring for zero latency overdubbing.
MIDI
The TAC-2R serves as an ultra-stable MIDI interface too, allowing you to use your electronic keyboards and controllers as well as sound generating devices such as synthesizers and drum machines. The extreme speed and low latency of Thunderbolt ensure that your audio and MIDI tracks line up perfectly, every time.
The Hardware
The Thunderbolt port on the rear panel carries digital signal to and from your computer in addition to providing power to the TAC-2R—no external power required. Dual front panel combo XLR/TRS inputs allow you to connect a wide variety of microphones as well as line-level signals from electronic keyboards and music players—even passive instruments such as electric guitars and basses. Dual balanced TRS output jacks enable you to connect the TAC-2R to amplifiers or self-powered speakers, and there’s an independent ¼” stereo headphone jack with dedicated volume control for private monitoring of the input or output signal. In addition, MIDI In and Out is provided to allow precise synchronization with devices such as electronic keyboards and drum machines.
Dedicated input gain controls and Clip LEDs make it easy to set optimum input levels, and a large Output knob enables fast control over overall output level. A phantom power switch applies +48 volts to the mic inputs, allowing you to use the TAC-2R with studio-quality condenser microphones, and a three-way Direct Monitoring switch enables monitoring of input signal with zero latency in both mono and stereo.
Extend your capabilities with software
TAC-2 MixEfx is a free Macintosh application designed specially by Zoom for the TAC-2R. With TAC-2 MixEfx, you can set mix parameters and add high-quality effects such as reverb and echo. Other features include a low cut filter, phase reverse, AUTO GAIN control for each input. TAC-2 MixEfx even has three memory slots for saving user settings with quick recall.
Features at a glance
- 2-in/2-out high speed Thunderbolt™ audio interface
- Support for recording and playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Ultra-low latency audio streaming
- Two combo balanced XLR/TRS input connectors accept both mic- and line-level signal
- Hi-Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass
- Switchable +48V phantom power
- Two balanced TRS output jacks for connection to amplifiers or self-powered speakers
- ¼” headphone jack with dedicated level control
- Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input
- Large knob output volume control
- Direct Monitoring switch for zero latency monitoring in mono or stereo
- MIDI In and Out
- High-performance mic preamps with up to +60 dB of amplification
- 4x upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity
- Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter
- Bus powered—no AC power required
- Robust metal housing ensures roadworthiness
- Works with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.9.5 or later.
SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUTS
- Input 1/2 connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks(XLR: 2 hot / TRS: TIP hot)
- Input gain: 0 to 60dB in 1dB steps
- Input impedance: 5kΩ (1 MΩ (when Hi-Z ON)
- Maximum input level: +12 dBu (@0dBFs)
- Phantom power: +48V
L/R OUTPUT
- Type: 1/4″ TRS phone jack (Balanced)
- Maximum output level: +14 dBu (@0dBFs)
- Output impedance: 100Ω
PHONES OUTPUT
- Type: 1/4″ stereo phone jack20mW + 20mW (into 32Ω load)
- Maximum output level: +8 dBu (@0dBFs)
- Output impedance: 33Ω
AD/DA CONVERSION
- Type: 4x upsampling ( at 44.1kHz or 48kHz)
- Chipset: Burr Brown PCM4202 (A/D)AKM AK4396 (D/A)
- Frequency response: -1.0 dB: 20 Hz – 60 kHz @ 192kHz-1.0 dB: 20 Hz – 40 kHz @ 96kHz-1.0 dB: 20 Hz – 20 kHz @ 44.1kHz
- A/D dynamic range: 118dB typical (IHF-A)
- D/A dynamic range: 120dB typical (IHF-A)
OTHER
- Audio channels (recording): 2
- Audio channels (playback): 2
- S/N ratio EIN: -125dBu (IHF-A) @ 60dB, 150Ω input
- Sampling frequency: 192kHz, 176.4kHz, 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
- Bit depth: 24-bit
- Latency (typical): 4.17 msec round trip(@ 44.1kHz sampling / 64 sample buffer size)
- Interface: Thunderbolt
- Power: Thunderbolt Bus Power
- Power consumption: 10 W maximum
- Dimensions: 113.9mm(D) x 176.0mm(W) x 46.2mm (H)
- Weight: 714g*0dBu＝0.775Vrms
MIDI
- MIDI Input: 5-pin DIN jack
- MIDI Output: 5-pin DIN jack
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