The Zoom TAC-2 is a dual channel Thunderbolt interface that is both compact and high quality. This ultra-portable audio interface provides up to 24bit/196kHz audio in a desktop style format.
The TAC-2 features Thunderbolt connectivity, a large central rotary dial for controlling every parameter of the interface, stereo 7-segment bi-coloured LED metering and LED indicators for signal flow from inputs 1 and 2, and the headphone output.
The Zoom TAC-2 inputs via balanced XLR and balanced TRS on combo connections at the rear and a single instrument input on the front panel via 1/4" jack connection, and master outputs via balanced TRS jacks at the rear and a single balanced TRS jack for headphones on the front panel.
The Zoom TAC-2 main features include:
2-in/2-out high speed Thunderbolt™ audio interface
Support for recording and playback up to 24-bit/192kHz
Ultra-low latency audio streaming
Two combo balanced XLR/TRS input connectors
+48V phantom power for each input
Hi-Z input jack allows direct connection of electric guitar or bass
Two balanced TRS output jacks for connection to amplifiers or self-powered speakers
Dedicated headphone jack with independent level control
7-position LED metering for input, output and headphone volume
High-performance Burr Brown mic preamps with up to +60dB of amplification
4x upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity
Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter
Simple user interface—all operations controlled by a single rotary knob
Bus powered—no AC power required
Rugged yet compact and lightweight
Works with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.6.8 or later
