Tascam MX-8A -8 Input /8 Output Matrix Mixer with DSP

Allows mic / line inputs levels to be configured and modified by the onboard DSP.

Input module functions:

• Mic/line input switching
• Phantom power (+48V) ON/OFF (mic input)
• PAD (mic input)
• Mic gain (mic input)
• Compressor
• 4 band EQ2 band parametric EQ
  Low shelving EQ / High pass filter
  High shelving EQ
• Auto level control
• Mute
• Fader
• Fader / Mute grouping

The integrated mic preamps support phantom power (+48V) and the input gain may also be controlled remotely via the TASCAM MX CONNECT software; RS-232C or Ethernet compatible control systems.

The MX-8A features high grade TASCAM borne of years of designing professional audio equipment. Input range covers -70 dBu to +26 dBu, with equivalent input noise achieving less than -126 dB, and a signal-noise ratio of over 108 dB.

The MX-8A is able to mix 10 different sources (8-channel mic/line inputs with stereo USB audio interface) and set mix configurations for each of the 8 different output zones, plus the stereo USB audio interface output zone.

Matrix mixer functions:

• Mute
• Fader
• Fader / Mute grouping
• Ducking function
• Ambient noise compensator function

With the ducking function and/or the ambient noise compensator function, users will be able to have a much clearer sound when making announcements or when playing some background music. These can be configured different on each output zone of the matrix mixer.

• Ducking
  This function detects the level of a mic input and simultaneously turns down the level of the selected output zone. This can be used to increase intelligibility of announcements when background music is present.
• Ambient Noise Compensator
  The Ambient Noise Compensator (ANC) function also detects input source level and automatically configures the level of the selected output zone. Whenever there is fluctuation on the noise level of a field environment, this function will automatically compensate the volume for clearer background music or announcements.

8 different mixes can be flexibly routed to the 8 line outputs.

The powerful DSP of the TASCAM MX-8A will also allow processing of signals routed to the output for easy optimization for different spaces and audio playback systems throughout the installation.

Output module functions:

• 10 band EQ
  8 band parametric EQ
  Low shelving EQ / high pass filter
  High shelving EQ / low pass filter
• Delay
• Limiter
• Phase switching
• Test tone
• Mute
• Fader
• Fader / Mute grouping

The built-in 2 in / 2 out USB audio interface also enables the TASCAM MX-8A to function as powerful and flexible audio recording interface, compatible with a variety of operating systems including: Windows / macOS / Android / iOS.

Effect parameters, mix levels, input / output routings and more can be saved in one of 50 different preset locations. By using the scene preset function together with the SNTP client included timer event function*, it is possible to automatically switch different scenes at a specified time.
*Timer event function planned to be compatible on a future version update.

External wall-mount controller functions such as source control, volume adjustment, mute, or LCD display lighting time can be programmed via TASCAM MX CONNECT. Wall-mount controllers are available in two different panel sizes.

"RC-W100-R120" is compatible with switch boxes commonly used in the US and Japan.
"RC-W100-R86" is compatible with switch boxes commonly used in Europe.

Up to 8 wall-mount controllers can be daisy-chain connected to the TASCAM MX-8A using Cat5e or higher cables with a maximum length of 200m (656 ft.). The controller power is supplied from the MX-8A which helps simplify installation procedures and reduce installation costs.

* TASCAM MX CONNECT Software V1.2.0 or upwards is needed to use this function.