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.
More than twice as fast as USB 3.0—not to mention twenty times faster than USB 2.0 and twelve times faster than Firewire 800—Thunderbolt is the interconnection technology of the future. Co-developed by Apple and Intel Labs, it allows signal to be transferred at an incredibly fast 10 gigabits per second, which means virtually no latency.* Thunderbolt interfaces such as the TAC-2R are also unaffected by computer jitter (slight variations in timing), so there’s no need to connect an external master clock source.
In addition, Thunderbolt carries 10 watts/18 volts of power (as compared to the 2.5 watts/ 5 volts carried by USB 2.0)—enough to provide stable phantom power. This also allows the use of high-end components such as the Burr Brown PCM4202 analog-to-digital converter and AKM AK4396 digital-to-analog converter in the TAC-2R.
The TAC-2R performs 4-times upsampling during both analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. In other words, when the sampling frequency is set to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, the TAC-2R processes the signal at high resolution 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz. For A/D conversion, this means less aliasing noise; for D/A conversion, this means increased clarity and fidelity.
* Latency time in the TAC-2R is just 4.17 msec round trip when operating at a 44.1 kHz sampling rate with a 64 sample buffer size.
SPECIFICATIONS
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
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 jack/ 20mW + 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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Note: Orders that include more than one item are assigned a processing period depending on the item.
Before shipping Our team will conduct an extensive inspection of the products you ordered. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time is estimated to be between 3 and seven days.
Returns
Stock is dynamic, and is not completely managed by us because of the involvement of multiple different parties, such as the factory and our warehouse. The actual inventory can be changed at any time. It is possible that you will not receive your order after the order has been made.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. We are unable to replace or refund your purchase if it has been 30 days since the purchase.
Your item must be in the original packaging and not be used. The item should be in the original packaging.
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