TASCAM MX-8A Matrix Mixer, 8-Input/8-Output

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Easily optimize microphone and audio playback signals in the different zones in your building with the TASCAM MX-8A matrix mixer.

Overview

The TASCAM MX-8A is a Matrix Mixer equipped with 8 mic / line inputs and 8 line outputs as well as integrated DSP for audio optimization in various environments and configurations. Custom control apps are also available to allow easy setup and adjustment by both system integrators and end users.

Structuring small to mid-scale systems

The TASCAM MX-8A makes it possible to mix mic and playback equipment audio signals into 8 different zones. This function can be used in installation systems for small to medium scale stores, restaurants or banquet rooms, etc.

Powerful Integrated DSP

The onboard DSP provides a full set of audio processing for mic and line inputs including Compressor, 4 parametric EQ, auto level, ducking and more. On line level outputs, the DSP delivers 10 band EQ, high pass filters, low pass filters, delay and limiter effects.

Remote Control Software

Control of the TASCAM MX-8A via either of the two available control software applications:
- TASCAM MX CONNECT, designed for integrators and providing control over the configuration and settings of an entire system.
- TASCAM EZ CONNECT, designed for end-users and providing easy control over a variety of settings.
Available for Windows / mac OS / Android / iOS devices.

Configurable Input Modules

Allows mic / line inputs levels to be configured and modified by the onboard DSP.

Input module functions:
- Mic/line input switching
- Phantom power (+48V) ON/OFF (mic input)
- PAD (mic input)
- Mic gain… read more (mic input)
- Compressor
- 4-band EQ
- 2-band parametric EQ
- Low shelving EQ / High pass filter
- High shelving EQ
- Auto level control
- Mute
- Fader
- Fader / Mute grouping

Phantom Power and Remote Gain Control

The integrated mic preamps support phantom power (+48V) and the input gain may also be controlled remotely via the TASCAM MX CONNECT software; RS-232C or Ethernet compatible control systems.

TASCAM Studio Quality Mic Preamps

The MX-8A features high grade TASCAM borne of years of designing professional audio equipment. Input range covers -70 dBu to +26 dBu, with equivalent input noise achieving less than -126 dB, and a signal-noise ratio of over 108 dB.

Built-in 10 in/10 out matrix mixer

The MX-8A is able to mix 10 different sources (8-channel mic/line inputs with stereo USB audio interface) and set mix configurations for each of the 8 different output zones, plus the stereo USB audio interface output zone.

Matrix mixer functions:
- Mute
- Fader
- Fader / Mute grouping
- Ducking function
- Ambient noise compensator function

Auto audio configuration functions for a clearer sound

With the ducking function and/or the ambient noise compensator function, users will be able to have a much clearer sound when making announcements or when playing some background music. These can be configured different on each output zone of the matrix mixer.

Ducking: This function detects the level of a mic input and simultaneously turns down the level of the selected output zone. This can be used to increase intelligibility of announcements when background music is present.

Ambient Noise Compensator: The Ambient Noise Compensator (ANC) function also detects input source level and automatically configures the level of the selected output zone. Whenever there is fluctuation on the noise level of a field environment, this function will automatically compensate the volume for clearer background music or announcements.

Output Routing: 8 different mixes can be flexibly routed to the 8 line outputs.

Configurable Output Modules: The powerful DSP of the TASCAM MX-8A will also allow processing of signals routed to the output for easy optimization for different spaces and audio playback systems throughout the installation.

Specs

- FORMAT: 44.1k / 48k Hz, 16bit / 24bit

- Connector: 4-pin USB B-type

- Transfer rate: USB2.0 High Speed (480Mbps)

- ANALOG IN:

- Connector: Euroblock (Balanced) 3.81mm pitch

- Minimum input level: -70dBu

- Maximum input level:

MIC: +26dBu\

LINE: +24dBu

- Input impedance: 2.2kO or higher

- ANALOG OUT:

- Connector: Euroblock (Balanced) 3.81mm pitch

- Nominal output level:

+4dBu (when Ref.Level set to other than -9dBFS)

+6dBu (when Ref.Level set to -9dBFS)

- Maximum output level: (switchable)

+15dBu (Ref.Level: -9dBFS)

+18dBu (Ref.Level: -14dBFS)

+20dBu (Ref.Level: -16dBFS)

+22dBu (Ref.Level: -18dBFS)

+24dBu (Ref.Level: -20dBFS)

- Output impedance: 200O or lower

- RS-232C:

- Connector: D-sub 9-pin (female, inch-standard)

- RS-485:

- Connector: RJ-45

- Cables: Category 5e or faster STP cables

- ETHERNET:

- Connector: RJ-45

- Transmission protocol: TCP/IP

- Ethernet standard: 100BASE-TX

- Cables: Category 5e or faster STP cables

- Power: AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

- Power consumption: 21W

- Dimensions: 483(W) x 45(H) x 304.1(D)mm (including protrusions)

- Weight: 3.0kg

- Operating temperature range: 0~40 degreesC

- Included items:

Power cord x 1, Euroblock plug x 16?Cable band kit x 1,

Rackmount screw kit x 1, Owner's Manual (including warranty) x 1

- Audio performance:

- Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise): -126dBu or less (MIC IN ? LINE OUT, Input impedance 150O, 22kHz LPF+A, A-weighted, JEITA)

- Frequency response: +0.5/-0.5dB: 20Hz~20kHz (+24dBu input, MIC IN LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)

- Distortion (THD+N): 0.005% or less (+24dBu input, 1kHz, MIC IN LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)

- S/N ratio: 106dB or higher (+24dBu input, 44.1 k/48 kHz sampling frequency, MIC IN ? LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)

- Crosstalk: 106dB or higher (+24dBu input, 1kHz, MIC IN LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)

- Dynamic range: 106dB or higher (MIC IN ? LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)

Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150

- Supported audio drivers:

- Windows: UAC2.0, WDM

- macOS / iOS: UAC2.0

- Android: UAC2.0

- Supported OS:

- Windows: Windows 10 (May 2019 Update) New

- Mac: macOS Mojave

- FORMAT: 44.1k / 48k Hz, 16bit / 24bit
- Connector: 4-pin USB B-type
- Transfer rate: USB2.0 High Speed (480Mbps)
- ANALOG IN:
- Connector: Euroblock (Balanced) 3.81mm pitch
- Minimum input level: -70dBu
- Maximum input level:
MIC: +26dBu\
LINE: +24dBu
- Input impedance: 2.2kO or higher
- ANALOG OUT:
- Connector: Euroblock (Balanced) 3.81mm pitch
- Nominal output level:
+4dBu (when Ref.Level set to other than -9dBFS)
+6dBu (when Ref.Level set to -9dBFS)
- Maximum output level: (switchable)
+15dBu (Ref.Level: -9dBFS)
+18dBu (Ref.Level: -14dBFS)
+20dBu (Ref.Level: -16dBFS)
+22dBu (Ref.Level: -18dBFS)
+24dBu (Ref.Level: -20dBFS)
- Output impedance: 200O or lower
- RS-232C:
- Connector: D-sub 9-pin (female, inch-standard)
- RS-485:
- Connector: RJ-45
- Cables: Category 5e or faster STP cables
- ETHERNET:
- Connector: RJ-45
- Transmission protocol: TCP/IP
- Ethernet standard: 100BASE-TX
- Cables: Category 5e or faster STP cables
- Power: AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 21W
- Dimensions: 483(W) x 45(H) x 304.1(D)mm (including protrusions)
- Weight: 3.0kg
- Operating temperature range: 0~40 degreesC
- Included items:
Power cord x 1, Euroblock plug x 16?Cable band kit x 1,
Rackmount screw kit x 1, Owner's Manual (including warranty) x 1
- Audio performance:
- Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise): -126dBu or less (MIC IN ? LINE OUT, Input impedance 150O, 22kHz LPF+A, A-weighted, JEITA)
- Frequency response: +0.5/-0.5dB: 20Hz~20kHz (+24dBu input, MIC IN LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)
- Distortion (THD+N): 0.005% or less (+24dBu input, 1kHz, MIC IN LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)
- S/N ratio: 106dB or higher (+24dBu input, 44.1 k/48 kHz sampling frequency, MIC IN ? LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)
- Crosstalk: 106dB or higher (+24dBu input, 1kHz, MIC IN LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)
- Dynamic range: 106dB or higher (MIC IN ? LINE OUT, GAIN MIN, JEITA)
Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150
- Supported audio drivers:
- Windows: UAC2.0, WDM
- macOS / iOS: UAC2.0
- Android: UAC2.0
- Supported OS':
- Windows: Windows 10 (May 2019 Update) New
- Mac: macOS Mojave