Zoom TAC-2 Thunderbolt audio interface
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0009-0488 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Zoom is best known for its great recorders and related products. With the TAC-2, however, the manufacturer has introduced a practical audio interface for home studio applications, equipped with a Thunderbolt connector. High-quality audio processing of up to 24 bits/192 kHz ensures that any incoming and outgoing signal is reproduced in minute detail with perfect tone.
Style and function of the TAC-2
The Zoom TAC-2 instantly distinguishes itself thanks to its elegant desktop design, featuring a silver-coloured housing with black accents. The interface is equipped with two inputs, which can be used for microphone and line signals, and an instrument input is also provided for your electric guitar.
Central encoder and configuration software
Thanks to a large central encoder there is no need for a jumble of buttons - simply select an input source or output channel and adjust the volume. Would you like to set more parameters? Use the included Zoom TAC-2 MixEfx software for more control over the functionality of the Thunderbolt audio interface. It allows you to set a sample rate, to determine the routing of the channels, to adjust low-cut and phase reverse settings, and much more. The software also provides you with a clear overview of all incoming and outgoing signals, so you can monitor for and anticipate overload clipping.
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Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches | no |
|---|---|
| Computer ports | Thunderbolt |
| Suitable for operating system | Apple OSX / Mac OS |
| Total microphone inputs | 2 |
| Maximum sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Included software | none |
| MIDI I/O (din connector) | none |
| Network connections | none |
| Software included | yes, download |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 500 gr |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 18,0 x 17,0 x 7,0 cm |
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Nl. Van thunderbold 2 naar thunderbold 3(aanwezig op de nieuwe Imacs)
Dit verloopstekkertje kost ook nog eens 59,-.....
Is wel een nalatigheid.
Mooi compact design. Vloeiend draaiende grote handzame knop. Prima druk gevoel. Duidelijke LED' s. Instellen input en output volumes kan ook prima via de EFX app. Auto input gain is tijdbesparend.
Wat me direct opviel bij het inpluggen van mijn gitaar... absoluut geen ruis te horen. De ruis die ik al jaren uit mijn opnamen probeer te filteren blijkt dus uit de USB interfaces te komen (die ik hiervoor altijd had). Met de TAC2 klinken mijn opnamen nu sprankelend helder en dynamisch. Ook muziek luisteren via koptelefoon is een verademing. De weg terug naar een USB interface wordt zo wel heel moeilijk.
De Thunderbolt heeft absoluut geen hoorbare vertraging. Meetbaar trouwens ook niet (Macbook Pro 2011, Sierra, Logic X):
- 44,1kHz, buffer 32: vertraging 0,7ms.
- 96 kHz, buffer 64: vertraging 2,3 ms
- N.B.: Mijn USB interfaces bleven bij 44,1 kHz en buffer 128 rond de 5,5 ms steken.
Bij 96 kHz buffer 32 kunnen er, bij real-time gebruik van Amp sims, kraakgeluiden te horen zijn. Dit blijkt na wat uitproberen echter niet aan de TAC2 te liggen. Het blijkt dat sommige amp sims het dan niet meer aan kunnen, in ieder geval niet op mijn Macbook. Low latency mode aanzetten verhelpt het helaas niet altijd.
Krakend geluid heb ik bij 96 kHz buf 32 gehoord: Amplitube, Guitar Rig 5, Ignite Emisary. Geen kraak bij zelfde instellingen: Revalver 4, Guitar Devil, LePou.
Enige minpuntje dat te vinden is: De geluidskaart staat bij het aanzetten op input 1. Om naar de controle van de monitoren te gaan moet je eerst een keer of drie drukken om deze te selecteren.
Dit was de vervanger van een losse DAC omdat ik ook wilde opnemen met de Mac.
Bij opnames geen ruis of vervorming, de bestanden klinken exact zoals de plaat ook klonk.
Weergave van hi res bestanden via de Mac is zeer ruimtelijk en helder zonder agressief te zijn.
Een mix van 3 tracks door elkaar is prima te "doorzien" , geen luistermoeheid.
Zeker een aanrader als je voor een bescheiden budget PRIMA geluid wilt.
Waar zit de adder onder het gras ?
Eigenlijk nergens, dit is een erg goed product.
De meters zijn bij dure producten beter / hebben een hogere resolutie / zijn geijkt.
Maar wie daar prijs op stelt gebruikt wrsch. al een DAW of editor software die zelf goede meters heeft.
Veel success met muziek maken, Peter
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