Zoom TAC-2R – Thunderbolt Audio Interface

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.

Two input/two output Thunderbolt audio interfaceRecord and playback with up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolutionUltra-low latency audio streamingTwo combo balanced XLR/TRS input connectors accept both microphone and line-level signalDual microphone preamps with +60 dB of gainIndependent gain controls and clip LEDs for each inputHi-Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bassSwitchable +48V phantom powerTwo balanced TRS output jacks for connection to amplifiers or self-powered speakersLarge knob output volume control1/4″ TRS headphone jack with dedicated level controlDirect Monitoring switch for zero latency monitoring in mono or stereoMIDI In and Out4x up-sampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelityAsynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitterBus powered – no AC power requiredRobust metal housing ensures road worthinessCompatible with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.8.5 or laterTAC-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 inputUPC: 884354014247