Tascam SERIES 102i USB Audio/MIDI Interface With DSP Mixer

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.

Tascam Ultra-HDDA Mic Preamps, High Resolution AudioThe 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.

 
Details
Tascam SERIES 102i/208i – Software Mixer
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.

AmpliTube Tascam EditionT-Rex Tascam Edition
iZotope award-winning plug-in included
Tascam SERIES 102i/208i – iZotope Neutron Plug-inNeutron 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.

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | Expandable Inputs
Easily add more input channels to accommodate future growth by using external microphone preamplifiers with S/MUX optical inputs to record drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more. Each S/MUX optical port can accept up to 8 channels of audio input from an ADAT- or S/MUX-compatible device.

 
Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | Dual Headphones OutputsDual Headphones Monitoring
The SERIES interface has two individual headphones amplifiers powerful enough for dual headphones monitoring.

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | Control Software
 
Free, easy-to-use Tascam Control software manages faders, processing and the ability to route any audio input (analogue, optical and USB) to any audio output.

Built-in DSP Effects and Processing
A DSP input and output mixer is complemented with 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.

Tascam SERIES 102i/208i | MobilityMobility
Tascam SERIES interfaces support tablets and other mobile devices and are compatible with many applications to meet your recording needs now and in the future.

Direct Monitoring explained – Tascam
When recording audio with a computer, input signals are usually routed through the interface, the computer, and then back to the interface’s outputs. While signals pass the A/D and D/A converters in your interface without any noticeable delay, audio processing by the computer can lead to a clearly audible, disturbing time lag. As a result, you hear your voice or instrument later than the backing tracks played back on the computer and you are hardly able to perform in sync with the playback signal.

By using direct monitoring, input signals are not only sent to the computer but also directly to the outputs of your interface. This allows you to hear your input signal with virtually no delay (or latency) and always in sync with the playback material when recording or performing.

Tip: When recording the signal, mute the track you are recording to. Otherwise you would also hear your performance delayed from the recording track.

Features at a glance
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 (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.)
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 11 Windows 10 (November 2021, version 21H2) Windows 10 (May 2021, version 21H1) Windows 8.1 Windows 7
Mac
macOS Monterey (12.0) macOS Big Sur (11.0) macOS Catalina (10.15) macOS Mojave (10.14) macOS High Sierra (10.13) macOS Sierra‎ (10.12)
iOS
iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 iOS 13 / iPadOS 13 iOS 12 iOS 11 iOS 10