Tascam SERIES 102i USB Audio & MIDI Interface - 10-in/4-out, DSP Mixer, 192kHz/24-bit

• 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

Hardware features

• 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

Software features

• 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 9.5 (64-bit Windows application), compatible with Cubasis LE2
• 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.)

General ratings

• Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Quantization bit depth: 16/24-bit

Analogue audio inputs

• Mic inputs (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE): XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  • Input impedance: 1.5 kΩ
  • Nominal input level:
    • −64 dBu (0.0005 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
    • −6 dBu (0.388 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  • Maximum input level: +10 dBu (2.45 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain: 58 dB
• Instrument inputs (when the input switch is set to INST): 6.3-mm standard TS jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
  • Input impedance: ≥1 MΩ
  • Nominal input level:
    • −64 dBV (0.0006 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
    • −6 dBV (0.501 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  • Maximum input level: +10 dBV (3.162 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain: 58 dB
• Line inputs (when the input switch set to MIC/LINE): 6.3-mm TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Input impedance: 10 kΩ
  • Nominal input level:
    • −54 dBu (0.0015 Vrms, GAIN knob at MAX)
    • +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms, GAIN knob at MIN)
  • Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms)
  • Maximum gain: 58 dB

Analogue audio outputs

• Line outputs (balanced): 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)
• Headphone outputs (PHONES): Standard 6.3-mm stereo jack
  • Maximum output power (THD+N ≤0,1 %, 32 Ω): 18 mW + 18 mW

Digital audio inputs/outputs

• OPTICAL IN (S/MUX) connector(s): Optical (JEITA RC-5720C)
  • Signal format:
    • Multi-channel optical format
    • (Supports S/MUX when 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz.)

Other inputs and outputs

• USB: 4-pin USB B-type
  • Transfer rate: USB 2.0 Hi-speed (480 MBit/s)
• MIDI input: 5-pin DIN
  • Format: Standard MIDI format
• MIDI output: 5-pin DIN
  • Format: Standard MIDI

Audio performance

• Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise): ≤−129 dBu
• Frequency response (mic/line input to computer):
  • At 44.1/48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/–0.4 dB (JEITA)
  • At 88.2/96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/–0.8 dB (JEITA)
  • At 176.4/192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (JEITA)
• S/N ratio: 109 dB
  • (Mic input to Computer, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted)
  • 110 dB
  • (Computer to Line output, MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz low-pass filter, A-weighted)
• Distortion (THD + N): 0,0016 %
  • (Mic input to Computer, 1 kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
  • 0,0023 %
  • (Line input to Computer, 1 kHz sine wave, Gain knob at minimum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
  • 0,0014 %
  • (Computer to Line output, 1 kHz sine wave, MONITOR knob at maximum, 20-kHz low-pass filter)
• Crosstalk: ≥100 dB
  • (MIC/LINE input to LINE output 1-2, 1 kHz sine wave, gain knob at minimum)

Computer system requirements

• Windows:
  • Computer hardware requirements: Windows computer with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
  • CPU/processor speed: 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
  • Memory: 2 GB or more
• Mac:
  • Computer hardware requirements: Mac with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
  • CPU/processor speed: 2 GHz or faster dual core processor
  • Memory: 2 GB or more
• iOS device: Apple iOS device running iOS 10 or later
• Supported audio drivers:
  • Windows: USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.2, WDM (MME), MIDI
  • Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI
  • iOS device: Core Audio for iPhone

Power supply and other specifications

• Power: DC 12 V AC adapter (PS-P1220E)
• Power consumption: 7.2 W
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 186 mm × 65 mm × 160 mm
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Permissible operating temperature range: 5–35 °C