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... of Parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel 5 3 - Standalone Mode 16 Overview 16 Settings in this manual 3 Trademarks and copyrights 3 2 - Specifications 22 Audio resolution 22 Input/output ratings 22 Analog audio input ratings 22 Analog audio output ratings 22 Control input/output ratings 22 Audio performance 22 Operation requirements 23 iOS devices 23 Windows 23 Mac 23 Supported audio/MIDI drivers 23 General 23 Dimensional drawings 24 2 TASCAM iXR Preparation 10 Connecting the power 10 When using an iOS device 10 When using a computer (Windows/Mac)...........10...
... of Parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel 5 3 - Standalone Mode 16 Overview 16 Settings in this manual 3 Trademarks and copyrights 3 2 - Specifications 22 Audio resolution 22 Input/output ratings 22 Analog audio input ratings 22 Analog audio output ratings 22 Control input/output ratings 22 Audio performance 22 Operation requirements 23 iOS devices 23 Windows 23 Mac 23 Supported audio/MIDI drivers 23 General 23 Dimensional drawings 24 2 TASCAM iXR Preparation 10 Connecting the power 10 When using an iOS device 10 When using a computer (Windows/Mac)...........10...
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... U.S. and other countries. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in this unit with a computer. • Two analog signal channels (L/R) can be input simultaneously and output to a computer/iOS device by USB at the same time • XLR connectors support balanced mic input and standard TRS jacks support balanced line input Electric guitars and basses, for example. TASCAM iXR 3 To use the unit. NOTE These provide...
... U.S. and other countries. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in this unit with a computer. • Two analog signal channels (L/R) can be input simultaneously and output to a computer/iOS device by USB at the same time • XLR connectors support balanced mic input and standard TRS jacks support balanced line input Electric guitars and basses, for example. TASCAM iXR 3 To use the unit. NOTE These provide...
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... input MIDI signals. y MIDI OUT connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack. t PHANTOM switch Use this to connect it draw power from the LINE OUT 1/L and 2/R jacks. (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) TASCAM iXR 5 Use the Settings Panel to function as a power supply connector. ning-USB cable included with the iOS device. u MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output jack. Names and Functions of Parts w Kensington Security Slot e PC/MAC/POWER port (USB B-type) When using this port to set the signals output from the device. i LINE...
... input MIDI signals. y MIDI OUT connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack. t PHANTOM switch Use this to connect it draw power from the LINE OUT 1/L and 2/R jacks. (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) TASCAM iXR 5 Use the Settings Panel to function as a power supply connector. ning-USB cable included with the iOS device. u MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output jack. Names and Functions of Parts w Kensington Security Slot e PC/MAC/POWER port (USB B-type) When using this port to set the signals output from the device. i LINE...
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... (Windows Vista and Windows XP are using standard computers that meet the above requirements. The standard iOS driver will be used . This does not guarantee operation with a USB 2.0 port 88 CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) 88 Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio/MIDI drivers 88 iOS devices Core Audio for iOS 88 Windows ASIO 2.0, WDM, MIDI 88 Mac Core Audio, Core MIDI Installing the dedicated software To use...
... (Windows Vista and Windows XP are using standard computers that meet the above requirements. The standard iOS driver will be used . This does not guarantee operation with a USB 2.0 port 88 CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) 88 Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio/MIDI drivers 88 iOS devices Core Audio for iOS 88 Windows ASIO 2.0, WDM, MIDI 88 Mac Core Audio, Core MIDI Installing the dedicated software To use...
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... jack and then set the GAIN, LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to synchronize a multitrack recorder (MTR) and MIDI devices. CAUTION Before connecting audio equipment, set the PHANTOM switch on the front of the unit. 88 Condenser mics When using Windows Media Player, if the "Sound and Audio Devices Properties" Control Panel "MIDI music playback (default device)" is set their minimum values before changing a PHANTOM switch setting to the computer via a USB hub, for both IN 1 and IN 2 XLR jacks simultaneously. Connecting microphones 88 Dynamic mics Connect...
... jack and then set the GAIN, LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to synchronize a multitrack recorder (MTR) and MIDI devices. CAUTION Before connecting audio equipment, set the PHANTOM switch on the front of the unit. 88 Condenser mics When using Windows Media Player, if the "Sound and Audio Devices Properties" Control Panel "MIDI music playback (default device)" is set their minimum values before changing a PHANTOM switch setting to the computer via a USB hub, for both IN 1 and IN 2 XLR jacks simultaneously. Connecting microphones 88 Dynamic mics Connect...
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Options Monitor Mix The signals from the input channels and the signals sent from left to right. Computer Out 1-2 (Used with an iOS device) Only the playback signals sent from the iOS device connected by USB are output. 6 Auto Power Save On/Off When this setting is on, if operating in standalone mode and no input signal (above −60 dBFS) has been detected for 30 minutes, the unit will turn the unit on...
Options Monitor Mix The signals from the input channels and the signals sent from left to right. Computer Out 1-2 (Used with an iOS device) Only the playback signals sent from the iOS device connected by USB are output. 6 Auto Power Save On/Off When this setting is on, if operating in standalone mode and no input signal (above −60 dBFS) has been detected for 30 minutes, the unit will turn the unit on...
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... to "iXR" or "iXR Mixing Driver". On the Playback page, right-click "iXR" or "iXR Mixing Driver", and click "Set as Default Device for use conditions. NOTE Follow these procedures to enable the Cubasis LE input signal. • Tap the Settings icon on . Both ASIO and WDM applications can be used at the bottom left side to "icons". 3. Open the OS Control Panel. Application Guide In this when using another DAW, consult its settings. DAW software settings Cubasis...
... to "iXR" or "iXR Mixing Driver". On the Playback page, right-click "iXR" or "iXR Mixing Driver", and click "Set as Default Device for use conditions. NOTE Follow these procedures to enable the Cubasis LE input signal. • Tap the Settings icon on . Both ASIO and WDM applications can be used at the bottom left side to "icons". 3. Open the OS Control Panel. Application Guide In this when using another DAW, consult its settings. DAW software settings Cubasis...
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... case, turn on. • When using an iOS device, a power supply device must support USB bus power. Moreover, if you are trying to use a USB hub. Application Guide" on page 11.) • When using for contact information. 88 The dedicated software cannot be output by the computer's speakers or headphone jack. Open "Sound". 3. On the Output tab, select "iXR". Set the buffer size (latency) in the audio application that you are using might need to make...
... case, turn on. • When using an iOS device, a power supply device must support USB bus power. Moreover, if you are trying to use a USB hub. Application Guide" on page 11.) • When using for contact information. 88 The dedicated software cannot be output by the computer's speakers or headphone jack. Open "Sound". 3. On the Output tab, select "iXR". Set the buffer size (latency) in the audio application that you are using might need to make...
Owners Manual
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...; Caution should be taken when using a computer (Windows/Mac 10 Connection illustrations 10 Using the USB ports when connecting iOS devices.. 10 Making settings on the Settings Panel screen........ 10 Adjusting the input sound 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Audio resolution 13 Analog audio input ratings 13 Analog audio output ratings 14 Control input/output ratings 14 Audio performance 14 Operation requirements 14 iOS devices 14 Windows 14 Mac OS 15 Supported audio/MIDI drivers 15 General 15 Dimensional drawings 16 4 TASCAM iXR have fallen into the apparatus...
...; Caution should be taken when using a computer (Windows/Mac 10 Connection illustrations 10 Using the USB ports when connecting iOS devices.. 10 Making settings on the Settings Panel screen........ 10 Adjusting the input sound 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Audio resolution 13 Analog audio input ratings 13 Analog audio output ratings 14 Control input/output ratings 14 Audio performance 14 Operation requirements 14 iOS devices 14 Windows 14 Mac OS 15 Supported audio/MIDI drivers 15 General 15 Dimensional drawings 16 4 TASCAM iXR have fallen into the apparatus...
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.... 7 TASCAM iXR The standard iOS driver will be installed at the same time. • To use the Lightning-USB cable included with the iOS device. CAUTION Before starting to install software, quit other applications. u MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack. Download the latest Windows driver for Audio Interface app. Rear panel w Kensington Security Slot e PC/MAC/POWER port (USB B-type) When using this unit with an iOS device, use the included USB cable to connect it...
.... 7 TASCAM iXR The standard iOS driver will be installed at the same time. • To use the Lightning-USB cable included with the iOS device. CAUTION Before starting to install software, quit other applications. u MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack. Download the latest Windows driver for Audio Interface app. Rear panel w Kensington Security Slot e PC/MAC/POWER port (USB B-type) When using this unit with an iOS device, use the included USB cable to connect it...
Owners Manual
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... instructions that the power supply device meets the following screen appears when installation has completed. Connecting the power 6. To use the unit with the iPad or iPhone to "Category", click "Uninstall a program" under the "Program" item. NOTE • In Windows 10, right-click the Start button and click Control Panel when it appears. • In Windows 8.1, right-click the button at the bottom left of supplying...
... instructions that the power supply device meets the following screen appears when installation has completed. Connecting the power 6. To use the unit with the iPad or iPhone to "Category", click "Uninstall a program" under the "Program" item. NOTE • In Windows 10, right-click the Start button and click Control Panel when it appears. • In Windows 8.1, right-click the button at the bottom left of supplying...
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... using USB bus power, so connecting a separate power supply device is enabled. • Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will operate using condenser mics that does not require phantom power. • Turning phantom power on /off (standby). • The PHANTOM switch affects both input channels simultaneously. Using the USB ports when connecting iOS devices Connect the USB power adapter included with the iPad or iPhone to the USB cable included with a computer (rear) CAUTION • Before making connections, turn phantom power on when connecting a mic that require...
... using USB bus power, so connecting a separate power supply device is enabled. • Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will operate using condenser mics that does not require phantom power. • Turning phantom power on /off (standby). • The PHANTOM switch affects both input channels simultaneously. Using the USB ports when connecting iOS devices Connect the USB power adapter included with the iPad or iPhone to the USB cable included with a computer (rear) CAUTION • Before making connections, turn phantom power on when connecting a mic that require...
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... output through this unit. Carefully read this unit with cables other software running in the Reference Manual, and make additional device settings. Check the computer specifications. 88 The unit is connected, but no sound even when audio is playing back on the computer. Operation is noise. Mac 1. Troubleshooting Please read "Connecting the power" on page 9 of "8 - Check the operating systems supported by the computer's speakers or headphone jack. Use a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port...
... output through this unit. Carefully read this unit with cables other software running in the Reference Manual, and make additional device settings. Check the computer specifications. 88 The unit is connected, but no sound even when audio is playing back on the computer. Operation is noise. Mac 1. Troubleshooting Please read "Connecting the power" on page 9 of "8 - Check the operating systems supported by the computer's speakers or headphone jack. Use a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port...
Reference Manual
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...12 Connecting monitor speakers 12 Connecting headphones 12 MIDI connections 12 6 - MIDI Implementation Chart 18 10 - Names and Functions of Parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel 5 3 - Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings Panel 13 iOS device 13 Windows 13 Mac 13 Settings Panel overview 13 7 - Installation 6 System requirements 6 iOS device system requirements 6 Windows system requirements 6 Mac system requirements 6 Supported audio/MIDI drivers 6 Installing the dedicated software 6 Installing the iOS Settings Panel 6 Installing the Windows driver 7 Installing...
...12 Connecting monitor speakers 12 Connecting headphones 12 MIDI connections 12 6 - MIDI Implementation Chart 18 10 - Names and Functions of Parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel 5 3 - Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings Panel 13 iOS device 13 Windows 13 Mac 13 Settings Panel overview 13 7 - Installation 6 System requirements 6 iOS device system requirements 6 Windows system requirements 6 Mac system requirements 6 Supported audio/MIDI drivers 6 Installing the dedicated software 6 Installing the iOS Settings Panel 6 Installing the Windows driver 7 Installing...
Reference Manual
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... software must be powered by USB bus power with a computer. • Two analog signal channels (L/R) can be input simultaneously and output to a computer/iOS device by USB at the same time • XLR connectors support balanced mic input and standard TRS jacks support balanced line input Electric guitars and basses, for example, can be connected by standard TS phone jack input when the MIC/ LINE INST switch is set to INST (instrument input) • Balanced stereo line output using 2 standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS jacks...
... software must be powered by USB bus power with a computer. • Two analog signal channels (L/R) can be input simultaneously and output to a computer/iOS device by USB at the same time • XLR connectors support balanced mic input and standard TRS jacks support balanced line input Electric guitars and basses, for example, can be connected by standard TS phone jack input when the MIC/ LINE INST switch is set to INST (instrument input) • Balanced stereo line output using 2 standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS jacks...
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... later Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later (Windows Vista and Windows XP are not supported) 88 Computer hardware requirements Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port 88 CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) 88 Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio/MIDI drivers 88 iOS devices Core Audio for the operating system you install the Windows driver, the Windows Settings Panel application will be downloaded from the App Store for free. • To use this...
... later Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later (Windows Vista and Windows XP are not supported) 88 Computer hardware requirements Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port 88 CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) 88 Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio/MIDI drivers 88 iOS devices Core Audio for the operating system you install the Windows driver, the Windows Settings Panel application will be downloaded from the App Store for free. • To use this...
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... 1 or IN 2 XLR jack and then set the GAIN, LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their MIC/LINE INST switches to +48V or OFF. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, use an application that hub. Connecting USB keyboards and mice, however, to +48V. For this reason, we strongly recommend connecting this unit and connected equipment. • When using Windows Media Player, if the "Sound and Audio Devices Properties" Control Panel "MIDI music playback (default device)" is set to the same...
... 1 or IN 2 XLR jack and then set the GAIN, LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their MIC/LINE INST switches to +48V or OFF. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, use an application that hub. Connecting USB keyboards and mice, however, to +48V. For this reason, we strongly recommend connecting this unit and connected equipment. • When using Windows Media Player, if the "Sound and Audio Devices Properties" Control Panel "MIDI music playback (default device)" is set to the same...
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..., right-click "iXR" or "iXR Mixing Driver", and click "Set as Default Device for information about downloading, installing and making the settings and completing the procedures above, restart the computer. • If you change the setting while Windows Media Player is set some audio applications for instructions about its operation manual. After completing the setting, click the OK button. 5. Application Guide In this unit, but no sound will be used . CUT Either ASIO...
..., right-click "iXR" or "iXR Mixing Driver", and click "Set as Default Device for information about downloading, installing and making the settings and completing the procedures above, restart the computer. • If you change the setting while Windows Media Player is set some audio applications for instructions about its operation manual. After completing the setting, click the OK button. 5. Application Guide In this unit, but no sound will be used . CUT Either ASIO...
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... other noise. Application Guide" on the computer, which can interfere with installation. In particular, DAW applications operate using an iOS device, a power supply device must support USB bus power. Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus software and other than Apple genuine cables. 3. If that is not turned all applications and open "System Preferences..." Here are using this unit's Settings Panel to the DEVICE half of this manual. Set the buffer size (latency...
... other noise. Application Guide" on the computer, which can interfere with installation. In particular, DAW applications operate using an iOS device, a power supply device must support USB bus power. Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus software and other than Apple genuine cables. 3. If that is not turned all applications and open "System Preferences..." Here are using this unit's Settings Panel to the DEVICE half of this manual. Set the buffer size (latency...
Firmware update procedures
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Using the Settings Panel" of the iXR being used . Download the firmware updater (as is. 00Disconnect all cables connected to the unit. 00Set the phantom power switch to launch the firmware updater. 2. D01300920B TASCAM iXR 1 Windows Settings Panel Mac Settings Panel Procedures for Audio Interface iOS app How to check the firmware version Before beginning to update the firmware, check the firmware version of the Reference Manual. Windows: Windows driver Mac: Mac Settings Panel This document assumes that folder to install the following. Uncompress the...
Using the Settings Panel" of the iXR being used . Download the firmware updater (as is. 00Disconnect all cables connected to the unit. 00Set the phantom power switch to launch the firmware updater. 2. D01300920B TASCAM iXR 1 Windows Settings Panel Mac Settings Panel Procedures for Audio Interface iOS app How to check the firmware version Before beginning to update the firmware, check the firmware version of the Reference Manual. Windows: Windows driver Mac: Mac Settings Panel This document assumes that folder to install the following. Uncompress the...
