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Zoom TAC-2R

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41 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Zoom’s TAC-2 is the cheapest Thunderbolt interface currently available, but is premium quality really possible on a budget?Read more
Racking up the 'affordable' Thunderbolt interfaceRead more
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Pros

  • easy-to-use device with great sound quality
  • high-quality converters and preamps
  • Setting up the headphone mix is straightforward

Cons

  • quarter-inch headphone output
  • There is no provision for controlling direct monitoring using hardware controls
  • There s no disc in the box
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External
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Zoom TAC-2R - Pros & Cons

Zoom TAC-2R

Pros

  • easy-to-use device with great sound quality
  • high-quality converters and preamps
  • Setting up the headphone mix is straightforward

Cons

  • quarter-inch headphone output
  • There is no provision for controlling direct monitoring using hardware controls
  • There s no disc in the box
  • lack of real metal
  • the big knob feels a little flimsy under hand

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Zoom TAC-2R - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA outputs2
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)1
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)2
Microphone inputyes
XLR2
Other connectors
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
USBno
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz

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Zoom TAC-2R Zoom - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Published: 17.11.2014
Zoom TAC-2

Zoom’s TAC-2 is the cheapest Thunderbolt interface currently available, but is premium quality really possible on a budget?

By Barry Watson
11 minute read
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Published: 19.02.2015
Zoom TAC-2R review

Racking up the 'affordable' Thunderbolt interface

6 minute read

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