8 IN/ 8 OUT MATRIX MIXER w/DSP PROCESSING
8 Input /8 Output Matrix Mixer with DSP
MX-8A
Matrix Mixer with built-in DSP for small and mid-scale audio installations
Features at a glance
- 8-channel mic / line input with phantom power (+48v) support
- Supports remote mic gain control
- 8 line output
- Equipped with Euroblock connectors for signal input / output
- Compatible with external software (Windows / macOS / Android / iOS) for audio playback / recording via USB audio interface function
- Includes a variety of DSP functions for optimal use in different scenes / environments
- Flexible scene preset function allows recall of a variety of configurations (Up to 50 presets)
- Timer event function allows to automatically switch scenes at a specified time (planned to be compatible on a future version update)
- 2 types of user control software available for Windows / Mac / iOS / Android devices:
TASCAM MX CONNECT (For integrators); Input / output routing selection, DSP / design / scene settings of the complete system, etc.
TASCAM EZ CONNECT (For end-users); Simple app design with only the necessary functions such as area volume settings, etc.
- Equipped with a RS-232C connector to support serial remote control systems
- Equipped with an RS-485 connector for dedicated wall-mount programmable controller RC-W100-R120 / RC-W100-R86 (optional accessories, sold separately) enabling source selection and volume adjustment.
- Supports remote control via Ethernet
- 1U rack-mountable size
- Installed indicators display operating status and control software connection status
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Spec description
| FORMAT |
44.1k / 48k Hz, 16bit / 24bit |
| USB |
|
| 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 |
2.2kΩ 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 |
200Ω 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) × 45(H) × 304.1(D)mm (including protrusions) |
| Weight |
3.0kg |
| Operating temperature range |
0~40°C |
| Included items |
Power cord × 1, Euroblock plug × 16、Cable band kit × 1, Rackmount screw kit × 1, Owner's Manual (including warranty) × 1 |
Audio performance
| Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise) |
-126dBu or less (MIC IN → LINE OUT, Input impedance 150Ω, 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 |