Tascam MX-8A

Eight-Channel Matrix Mixer With DSP Processor

The MX-8A is a 10×10 matrix mixer with eight mic/line inputs, eight line outputs and stereo USB I/O compatible with software- or cloud-based conferencing platforms. It offers powerful internal DSP mixing and routing plus multiple audio processing functions and is ideal for many applications including meeting rooms, huddle spaces, court rooms, restaurants, stores, banqueting rooms and others.

DSP functions include a compressor, four-band parametric EQ and auto level control for each input. The output section features a 10-band EQ with high/low-pass filter, delay, and a limiter function per output, all of which can be adjusted and saved to any of the 50 scene memories, along with the mixing/routing settings. To make audio for announcements clearer, automatic ducking and an ambient noise compensator are also available.

The MX-8A has natural-sounding, high-grade Tascam mic preamps, leveraging our knowledge and experience from many years of making pro audio equipment. The input level range is –77.5 dBu to +26 dBu, with equivalent input noise achieving less than –126 dB, and a signal-to-noise ratio of over 108 dB.

The MX-8A can be controlled via two different software applications available for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android devices: Tascam Tascam MX Connect for configuration and Tascam Tascam EZ Connect for end users, both of which are simple to use and included with the unit. Using Tascam MX Connect installers can quickly and easily configure the MX-8A and then assign appropriate simple controls for access by users via Tascam EZ Connect.

The optional RC-W wall mountable controller (in preparation) offers a graphic display and a push/turn multi-control knob that provides for volume control and source selection.

Hardware features

• Eight balanced mic/line inputs and eight balanced line outputs
• Euroblock connectors – ideal for permanent installation
• USB audio interface mode allows to record audio or play background music with a computer
• Controllable via an Ethernet network (using the Tascam MX Connect computer application or the Tascam Mixer Protocol)
• RS-485 (using a dedicated remote controller)
• RS-232C
• Status indicator on front panel
• USB connector on front panel for easy connection of a computer, tablet or smartphone (is also used for firmware updates)
• High-quality internal power supply (no AC adapter)
• 19 inch rackmount size (1U)
  

Software features :

• Five different reference levels available to adapt to virtually any application in consumer, professional or broadcast environments (selectable via software)
• Powerful DSP mixer (controllable via software)
• Input features: phantom power on/off, phase, sensitivity, trim, automatic level control, 4-band equalizer, mute, fader
• Mixer features: Matrix mixer, ducking, ambient noise compensator (ANC), routing
• Outputs features: 10-band equalizer, limiter, delay, mute, fader, phase
• Up to 50 scene presets can be saved
• Timer event function allows presets to be switched at specific times (planned for a future update)
• Two types of control software available (compatible with Windows/Mac/iOS/Android devices):
• Tascam MX Connect for system integrators offers full access to virtually all settings
• Tascam EZ Connect for end-users is a simple app for only the most necessary settings
  
  

USB audio interface features:

• Two audio inputs and two audio outputs when connected to a Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android device
• Allows audio to be recorded / played back via Windows Media Player, iTunes or DAW applications
• Tascam MX Connect – Control Software for System Integrators/Managers
• Tascam MX Connect is a software application exclusively designed for system integrators and system managers that allows system configuration and daily operation of the Tascam MX-8A matrix mixer. It is available for Windows and macOS computers as well as iOS and Android devices and can be freely downloaded from the Tascam websites.
• Tascam MX Connect gives users full control of the MX-8A, from input/output configuration to mixing, routing, and digital signal processing. For event spaces or banquet rooms where switching routes or changing audio levels are part of the daily work, the software allows efficient configuration changes as well as status monitoring of input and output signals. Users can either use a wired connection with a LAN cable, or make the MX-8A and Tascam MX Connect share the same network for a wireless connection. Even with having the MX-8A in the plant room or in a corner of the event location won’t stop you from monitoring or controlling it, as long as they are within the same network. In this way, it is also possible to control multiple MX-8A units all at once.
  
  

Features:

• Controllable input module functions:
• Mic/line input switching
• Mic gain switching (high/low)
• Phantom power on/off (mic input)
• PAD (mic input)
• Trim
• Phase invert
• Compressor
• Four-band parametric EQ
• Auto level control
• Mute
• Fader
• Fader/mute grouping
• Controllable output module functions:
• Eight-band parametric EQ
• High-pass filter / low shelving EQ
• Low-pass filter / high shelving EQ
• Delay
• Limiter
• Phase invert
• Mute
• Fader
• Fader/mute grouping
• Available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android devices
  
  
  (W × H × D, including protrusions)
  Weight 3 kg
  Permissible operating temperature range 0–40 °C