Tascam US-16x08 – USB Audio/MIDI Interface (16 in/8 out)

Product Information

Most recording of raw sound is done with a microphone of some sort. The microphone turns physical sound waves into an electrical signal. And that electrical signal is often referred to as analog sound or an analog signal. The I/O section is placed in the rear with two combo XLR/TRS inputs for the XMAX preamps, Main L/R outs, Headphone Out, Power Button, and USB connection. Audio quality is where ID44 MkII really shines; everything else is icing on the cake, but that icing is layered deep and tastes exceptionally sweet.

So, you've outgrown your trusted Focusrite Scarlett 2i2*. You're ready to take your productions up a notch and start recording with more simultaneous inputs. You should think about an audio interface with an onboard DSP if you’re a music production who wants to apply effects like compression or EQ to signals before they are recorded by a DAW, otherwise you can use any audio interface. The build quality on the Scarlett 18i20 is solid, and the sound quality matches it. If you're looking to raise your game in the producing field and don't want your food budget reduced to eating rice and beans for a year, this is a great option for you.I dare call this a "Game Changer," with many features often seen in large format consoles. The presence of send/return inserts on 2 channels is generally unseen in most audio interfaces of this size. It has 2 headphone outputs and can drive bigger headphones easily—no need for a separate headphone amp to push higher impedance headphones like the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x. Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/Hi-Z), 6 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)

Both Volts 1 and 2 are plug-and-play USB-C interfaces that offer UA’s excellent preamps on their combi inputs, with one input available on the Volt 1 and two on the Volt 2. These offer a great vintage tube sound on your inputs, giving recordings a richness rarely heard in this price range. Like every flagship product we’ve introduced, Symphony I/O Mk II benefits from on-going expertise that constitutes the Apogee Engineering Advantage, once again pushing forward the state-of-the-art.

Superb audio quality

Included Arturia AudioFuse Control Center software provides deep control of Main an Bundled Software: Ableton Live Lite, Melodyne Essential, UJAM, Softube Marshall, Plugin Alliance Ampeg, Relab LX480 Essentials