Zoom TAC-2R / TAC2R 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 interface

Record and playback with up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution

Ultra-low latency audio streaming

Two combo balanced XLR/TRS input connectors accept both microphone and line-level signal

Dual microphone preamps with +60 dB of gain

Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input

Hi-Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass

Switchable +48V phantom power

Two balanced TRS output jacks for connection to amplifiers or self-powered speakers

Large knob output volume control

1/4" TRS headphone jack with dedicated level control

Direct Monitoring switch for zero latency monitoring in mono or stereo

MIDI In and Out

4x up-sampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity

Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter

Bus powered - no AC power required

Robust metal housing ensures road worthiness

Compatible with all Thunderbolt-equipped Macintosh computers running OS X 10.8.5 or later

TAC-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 input