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

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

Cons

  • the big knob feels a little flimsy under hand
  • There s no disc in the box
  • There is no provision for controlling direct monitoring using hardware controls
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External
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Zoom TAC-8 - Pros & Cons

Zoom TAC-8

Pros

  • Setting up the headphone mix is straightforward
  • easy-to-use device with great sound quality
  • high-quality converters and preamps
  • ability to record and play back eight channels at the same time is a
  • TAC-8 is great for both the studio and the stage

Cons

  • the big knob feels a little flimsy under hand
  • There s no disc in the box
  • There is no provision for controlling direct monitoring using hardware controls
  • quarter-inch headphone output
  • lack of real metal
  • software overrides the hardware when the device is connected to your computer
  • Like Does not show gain levels on the face
  • Clunky software can be a deal-breaker
  • Audio Rumble may earn from qualifying purchases
  • it does not have level indicators

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Zoom TAC-8 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Connectivity
Headphone outputyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
USBno
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz

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Published: 17.11.2014
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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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