Zoom TAC 2R

The TAC-2R from Zoom is a two-channel Thunderbolt audio interface that offers near zero latency and up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution. The compact and robust housing makes the interface perfect for studio and field recording of microphones and instruments, for onstage playback, and audio streaming, and with its dedicated MIDI input and output connectors, it can even serve as a stable MIDI interface.

The unit features dual XLR/TRS combo inputs to the preamplifiers and two balanced 1/4″ outputs. Phantom power is available for use with condenser microphones and the interface is bus powered, so no AC adapter is required. The headphone output has a dedicated volume control and a free Mac application is available for setting mix parameters and adding effects such as reverb and echo.

FEATURES

• Two input/two output Thunderbolt audio interface
• Record and playback with up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution
• Ultra-low latency audio streaming
• Two combo balanced XLR/TRS input connectors accept both microphone and line-level signal
• Dual microphone preamps with +60 dB of gain
• Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input
• 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
• Large knob output volume control
• 1/4″ TRS headphone jack with dedicated level control
• Direct Monitoring switch for zero latency monitoring in mono or stereo
• MIDI In and Out
• 4x up-sampling 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 road worthiness
• Compatible with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.8.5 or later
• TAC-2 MixEfx is a free Mac application for setting mix parameters and adding effects such as reverb and echo, with other features including a low cut filter, phase reverse, and auto gain control for each input