8-CHANNEL MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER

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19.28" (482mm)

1.76" (44mm)

8.12" (203mm) 7.28" (182mm)

.06" (1.5mm)

The Shortest Path Between the Performer and a High-Quality Recording
Youve heard it said many times before, The shortest path between points A and B is a straight line. Well, in the recording arts its not much different. Many recording engineers prefer to use microphone preamps so they can patch directly into the recorder and bypass the various gain stages typically encountered when going through a mixer. Its that straight line approach that frequently yields cleaner tracks and a wider comfort zone for the engineer. If youre that straight line type, then you need TASCAMs all-new MA-8 8-channel microphone preamp. The TASCAM MA-8 is a high-quality microphone preamp that features 8-channels. This 8-channel capability offers tremendous flexibility for a variety of recording applications. Not only can the MA-8 handle 8-channels of audio simultaneously and feed those mic signals directly into your modular digital multitrack it can also be used as a means of adding additional XLR mic inputs to virtually any
mixer! And as it bears the TASCAM name, you know it comes with the solid construction and reliable performance that professionals have come to expect from the company that builds more recording equipment than anyone else.
Compact, Rack-mountable Design With The Functionality You Need
Encased in a 1-U rack-mountable chassis, the TASCAM MA-8 is short on space requirements and big on features. The MA-8 converts balanced XLR microphone level input signals to unbalanced line level output signals without any loss in sound quality. The MA-8s ultra low-noise integrated circuits guarantee pristine audio quality throughout the conversion process. The MA-8 can provide 48 V Phantom Power for use with high-quality studio condenser microphones and each channels 55 dB input trim range ensures optimal level settings for a wide range of signals. The MA-8s design is clean and simple. On the front panel youll find the power switch accompanied by the eight 55 dB trim controls with each control identified for its corresponding channel. On the rear panel, the eight XLR microphone inputs are clearly labeled, as are the 1/4" direct output jacks. Youll find the 48 V Phantom Power switch to the right of the XLR inputs and a ground lift switch to the far right. The MA-8 means business its an easy-to-use, ergonomically designed, compact utility tool that no studio should be without.
The Swiss Army Knife of the Recording Studio
No matter how carefully you try to plan, there comes a time when you need more XLR mic inputs than your mixer offers. When this situation occurs, the TASCAM MA-8 is the right tool for the job! With one compact, easy-to-use unit, you can add up to 8 additional XLR mic inputs to virtually any mixer, enabling you to expand your mixers capability for a very modest price. Once youve used the MA-8, youll wonder how you ever managed without it before! Youll find patching directly into your recorder not only simplifies the recording process, but enhances the quality of your vocal tracks as well. And lets face it, if your recordings lead vocal or voice-over isnt dead on, then your efforts wont get you very far. With the flexibility to patch directly into your recorder or to add additional balanced XLR mic inputs to your mixer, the new TASCAM MA-8 microphone preamp is a must have for every serious recording enthusiast. When its time for the best, Take Advantage of Our Experience and get yourself the MA-8.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Electronics Microphone Inputs (balanced, XLR-type x8) Input Impedance: 2.2 kohms Nominal Input Level: -57 dBm to -2 dBm Trim Range: 55 dB Outputs (unbalanced, 1/4" phone jack x8) Output Impedance: 100 ohms Load Impedance: 1 kohms Nominal Output Level: -2 dBu Maximum Output Level: 22 dBu Power Requirements: USA/Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe: 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 9 Watts Weight: 2.7 kg (5 15/16 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D) 482 x 48 x 203 mm (19" x 1 7/8" x 8") Typical Performance Equivalent Input Noise

Main Features

8 high-quality microphone preamps in a 1-U rackmount form factor 55 dB Input trim control on each channel 8 XLR balanced microphone inputs with 48 V Phantom Power Eight 1/4" direct output jacks Ground lift switch
(DIN AUDIO, GAIN MAX, terminated in 150-ohm load): 128 dBm Noise Level (IHF-A, terminated in 150-ohm load)
GAIN Min.: GAIN Max.: CMRR Total Harmonic Distortion: Crosstalk:
Less than -100 dBV (7.8 mV) Less than -77 dBV (110 mV)
(Commom Mode Rejection Ratio) : Better than 75 dB (at 1 KHz)
Less than 0.013% (at 1 KHz) Better than 75 dB (at 1 KHz, terminated in 150-ohm load)
In these specifications, 0 dBV is referenced to 1.0 Vrms, and 0 dBm (bal.) / 0 dBu (unbal.) is referenced to 0.755 Vrms. Actual voltage for -100 dBV (7.75 mV) is rounded up to 7.8 mV. Changes in specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

1 : GND 2 : HOT 3 : COLD

+48V ON OFF GND LIFT

OUTPUTS

MICROPHONE OUTPUTS

SIGNAL GND

MA-8 Rear Panel
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