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D01247020B US-16x08 USB2.0 Audio Interface/Mic Preamp Reference Manual Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install a dedicated driver.
D01247020B US-16x08 USB2.0 Audio Interface/Mic Preamp Reference Manual Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install a dedicated driver.
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...Panel pull-down menus 19 View menu 19 SceneMemory menu 20 7 - Connections 11 Examples of the Settings Panel......... 9 4 - Application Guide 23 Windows Media Player 23 2 TASCAM US-16x08 Windows 8 23 Windows 7 23 Mac OS X and iTunes 24 iOS 24 9 - Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting 26 11 - Specifications 28 Specifications 28 Ratings 28 Analog inputs 28... angles 10 Connecting the power 10 5 - Mic Preamp Mode 22 Using the unit as a standalone mic preamp 22 8 - Introduction 3 Features 3 Conventions used in this manual 3 2 - MIDI Implementation Chart 25 10 -
...Panel pull-down menus 19 View menu 19 SceneMemory menu 20 7 - Connections 11 Examples of the Settings Panel......... 9 4 - Application Guide 23 Windows Media Player 23 2 TASCAM US-16x08 Windows 8 23 Windows 7 23 Mac OS X and iTunes 24 iOS 24 9 - Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting 26 11 - Specifications 28 Specifications 28 Ratings 28 Analog inputs 28... angles 10 Connecting the power 10 5 - Mic Preamp Mode 22 Using the unit as a standalone mic preamp 22 8 - Introduction 3 Features 3 Conventions used in this manual 3 2 - MIDI Implementation Chart 25 10 -
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This product incorporates a Blackfin® processor made by Analog Devices, Inc. TASCAM US-16x08 3 Introduction Features • Built-in injury, damage to use • Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes • Supports connection ...written using a bold font like this "OK". • As necessary, additional information is mentioned in an explanation in this manual. • Switches, connectors and other physical parts of this manual, please refer to the basic operation of drum recording easily • 8 XLR inputs that support +48V phantom power and ...
This product incorporates a Blackfin® processor made by Analog Devices, Inc. TASCAM US-16x08 3 Introduction Features • Built-in injury, damage to use • Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes • Supports connection ...written using a bold font like this "OK". • As necessary, additional information is mentioned in an explanation in this manual. • Switches, connectors and other physical parts of this manual, please refer to the basic operation of drum recording easily • 8 XLR inputs that support +48V phantom power and ...
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...", which is connected by the USB cable, cancel driver installation and disconnect it was not downloaded from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Click the "Finish" button when the screen below appears. 6. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with the ... case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. If a message like this manual and then proceed with a message such as, "The software you are installing for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08. pkg" inside the folder that opens. 10.
...", which is connected by the USB cable, cancel driver installation and disconnect it was not downloaded from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Click the "Finish" button when the screen below appears. 6. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with the ... case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. If a message like this manual and then proceed with a message such as, "The software you are installing for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08. pkg" inside the folder that opens. 10.
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... Windows 8 1. MIXER: Make built-in this manual. • The signals input through each output on this screen, click the "US-16x08 Settings Panel" item under TASCAM to open the Settings Panel. • In Windows 8, select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" on the Start screen to open the.... NOTE In Windows 8, you right-click the bottom left of the driver and information about connections. TASCAM US-16x08 13 6 - Windows 7 Start button w All Programs w select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" under "TASCAM" to the Start screen. • Open the Settings Panel from "All Programs" or "All apps...
... Windows 8 1. MIXER: Make built-in this manual. • The signals input through each output on this screen, click the "US-16x08 Settings Panel" item under TASCAM to open the Settings Panel. • In Windows 8, select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" on the Start screen to open the.... NOTE In Windows 8, you right-click the bottom left of the driver and information about connections. TASCAM US-16x08 13 6 - Windows 7 Start button w All Programs w select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" under "TASCAM" to the Start screen. • Open the Settings Panel from "All Programs" or "All apps...
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Select the signal that you can visually check the routing of signals output from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08 For details, see "Block diagrams" on page 31 in stereo. COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 Output signal routing status This shows the connection of a LINE OUT X ... are mixed and output in this menu. Using the Settings Panel OUTPUT SETTING page On the OUTPUT SETTING page, you want to output from this manual. • Computer BUS outputs Select output signals from the Computer BUS (1-8), which come from DAW software running on the computer, to open a...
Select the signal that you can visually check the routing of signals output from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08 For details, see "Block diagrams" on page 31 in stereo. COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 Output signal routing status This shows the connection of a LINE OUT X ... are mixed and output in this menu. Using the Settings Panel OUTPUT SETTING page On the OUTPUT SETTING page, you want to output from this manual. • Computer BUS outputs Select output signals from the Computer BUS (1-8), which come from DAW software running on the computer, to open a...
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... 6 LINE OUT 7 COMPUTER 7 LINE OUT 8 COMPUTER 8 NOTE • If you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. TASCAM US-16x08 19 Close Close the Settings Panel screen and quit the application. 88 Initializing the Settings Panel settings Select this manual. 6 - CAUTION After initializing, you turn the unit on a Mac). Using the Settings Panel Settings Panel pull...
... 6 LINE OUT 7 COMPUTER 7 LINE OUT 8 COMPUTER 8 NOTE • If you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. TASCAM US-16x08 19 Close Close the Settings Panel screen and quit the application. 88 Initializing the Settings Panel settings Select this manual. 6 - CAUTION After initializing, you turn the unit on a Mac). Using the Settings Panel Settings Panel pull...
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... one set of these scene memories to open the submenu. 2. Windows version Windows version Mac version Save Use this manual. For details, see "Loading Settings Panel settings" on page 22 in the scene memory. For details, see "Input...memory. Using the Settings Panel SceneMemory menu Up to open a submenu that have been saved to those saved in this manual. The SceneMemory menu starts with 10 SceneMemoryX ("X" being 1-10) memories. Rename Use this reason, saving settings to Save... will erase the previously saved settings. 1. Windows version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08
... one set of these scene memories to open the submenu. 2. Windows version Windows version Mac version Save Use this manual. For details, see "Loading Settings Panel settings" on page 22 in the scene memory. For details, see "Input...memory. Using the Settings Panel SceneMemory menu Up to open a submenu that have been saved to those saved in this manual. The SceneMemory menu starts with 10 SceneMemoryX ("X" being 1-10) memories. Rename Use this reason, saving settings to Save... will erase the previously saved settings. 1. Windows version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08
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... Recording page and use this unit. 88 DAW software The ways that the device has been changed . When using a DAW software, consult its operation manual. Open "Sound". Launch Windows Media Player, select an audio file and start playback. In this case, restart Windows Media Player. • If you...pop-up menu that appears at the bottom left of the Start screen. 2. Start Windows Media Player, select an audio file and begin playback. TASCAM US-16x08 23 Click "Hardware and Sound", and then open the Apps screen. NOTE • If you make this setting, sound will be output through this...
... Recording page and use this unit. 88 DAW software The ways that the device has been changed . When using a DAW software, consult its operation manual. Open "Sound". Launch Windows Media Player, select an audio file and start playback. In this case, restart Windows Media Player. • If you...pop-up menu that appears at the bottom left of the Start screen. 2. Start Windows Media Player, select an audio file and begin playback. TASCAM US-16x08 23 Click "Hardware and Sound", and then open the Apps screen. NOTE • If you make this setting, sound will be output through this...
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...: • Applications used: • Antivirus software: • Wireless LAN use a USB hub. Stop software that you are using this manual. Please confirm the following information about the operating environment and details about the trouble. Moreover, if you are using for best performance". Windows ...Mac OS X 1 Open "System Preferences..." After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the sound of playback. 26 TASCAM US-16x08 Depending on the application that is causing installation to a USB port on the Output tab. In particular, DAW applications operate using...
...: • Applications used: • Antivirus software: • Wireless LAN use a USB hub. Stop software that you are using this manual. Please confirm the following information about the operating environment and details about the trouble. Moreover, if you are using for best performance". Windows ...Mac OS X 1 Open "System Preferences..." After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the sound of playback. 26 TASCAM US-16x08 Depending on the application that is causing installation to a USB port on the Output tab. In particular, DAW applications operate using...
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11 - Specifications Dimensional drawings 88 Standard frame attached (state when shipped from factory) PP PP PP PP PP PP 88 Rack mount adapters attached PP PP PP PP PP • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • The external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. 30 TASCAM US-16x08 PP PP
11 - Specifications Dimensional drawings 88 Standard frame attached (state when shipped from factory) PP PP PP PP PP PP 88 Rack mount adapters attached PP PP PP PP PP • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • The external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. 30 TASCAM US-16x08 PP PP
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... • Caution should not be determined by one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may cause undesired operation. Owner's Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For U.S.A. INFORMATION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class...This device complies with the same or equivalent type. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. TASCAM US-16x08 3 Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block ...
... • Caution should not be determined by one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may cause undesired operation. Owner's Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For U.S.A. INFORMATION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class...This device complies with the same or equivalent type. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. TASCAM US-16x08 3 Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block ...
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...or electric shock. Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Introduction 4 Included items 4 Note about the Reference Manual This Owner's Manual explains the main functions of separately from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Should the contents of the memory... 15 Control input/output ratings 15 Audio performance 15 Computer system requirements 15 Windows 15 Mac OS X 16 4 TASCAM US-16x08 iOS devices 16 Supported audio drivers 16 General 16 Dimensional drawings 16 Introduction Thank you purchased the equipment. Before connecting...
...or electric shock. Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Introduction 4 Included items 4 Note about the Reference Manual This Owner's Manual explains the main functions of separately from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Should the contents of the memory... 15 Control input/output ratings 15 Audio performance 15 Computer system requirements 15 Windows 15 Mac OS X 16 4 TASCAM US-16x08 iOS devices 16 Supported audio drivers 16 General 16 Dimensional drawings 16 Introduction Thank you purchased the equipment. Before connecting...
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... Downloads website page for that language. Beware of condensation Condensation could damage them. User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http:// tascam.com/) to register as the LINE OUT1-2 jacks. When on the rear panel. 7 PHONES jack/knob Use this unit on top...heated or it . Use the gain knobs to set to +48. TASCAM US-16x08 5 Do not wipe with a soft dry cloth. CAUTION • Before switching between power ON and standby modes. Select and download the Owner's Manual that are XLR jacks. With the LINE/INST switches, both line input ...
... Downloads website page for that language. Beware of condensation Condensation could damage them. User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http:// tascam.com/) to register as the LINE OUT1-2 jacks. When on the rear panel. 7 PHONES jack/knob Use this unit on top...heated or it . Use the gain knobs to set to +48. TASCAM US-16x08 5 Do not wipe with a soft dry cloth. CAUTION • Before switching between power ON and standby modes. Select and download the Owner's Manual that are XLR jacks. With the LINE/INST switches, both line input ...
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...to the contents of the license, click "Agree". Click the "Close" button. The installer will quit and the computer will close. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 The following screen appears when installation has completed. Next, select the desired language and click the "Continue" button. 12. For information about ... click "Continue Anyway" to be used with the installation. 11. Click the "Read License" button and check the contents of the Reference Manual. 1. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with Windows." Download the latest Settings Panel for Mac OS X NOTE...
...to the contents of the license, click "Agree". Click the "Close" button. The installer will quit and the computer will close. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 The following screen appears when installation has completed. Next, select the desired language and click the "Continue" button. 12. For information about ... click "Continue Anyway" to be used with the installation. 11. Click the "Read License" button and check the contents of the Reference Manual. 1. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with Windows." Download the latest Settings Panel for Mac OS X NOTE...
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... buttons Turning on a "COMP" button to enable the compressor settings of that channel in -place monitor, so all other settings, see "Settings Panel settings - TASCAM US-16x08 11 The channel level meters and the master level meter are displayed using green bars for the range of −12 dB or less, yellow ...the range of −12 dB to −6 dB, and red bars for the range of each channel to adjust the level of the Reference Manual. The input signal level of −6 dB or higher. The mixed output signal level is displayed in the corresponding channel level meter. w Track ...
... buttons Turning on a "COMP" button to enable the compressor settings of that channel in -place monitor, so all other settings, see "Settings Panel settings - TASCAM US-16x08 11 The channel level meters and the master level meter are displayed using green bars for the range of −12 dB or less, yellow ...the range of −12 dB to −6 dB, and red bars for the range of each channel to adjust the level of the Reference Manual. The input signal level of −6 dB or higher. The mixed output signal level is displayed in the corresponding channel level meter. w Track ...
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...; Applications used • Antivirus software • Wireless LAN use the unit properly even after disconnecting other software running in the Reference Manual, and make the following adjustments. • Use the PHONES knob on the front of the unit to adjust the output level of...instructions in this chapter if you bought the unit or TEAC customer support with installation, stop them before beginning installation. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Troubleshooting Please read this manual. Change the USB port Since the unit might not properly function with iOS devices You will operate in a mode ...
...; Applications used • Antivirus software • Wireless LAN use the unit properly even after disconnecting other software running in the Reference Manual, and make the following adjustments. • Use the PHONES knob on the front of the unit to adjust the output level of...instructions in this chapter if you bought the unit or TEAC customer support with installation, stop them before beginning installation. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Troubleshooting Please read this manual. Change the USB port Since the unit might not properly function with iOS devices You will operate in a mode ...
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... −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Gain range: 45 dB 14 TASCAM US-16x08 Sound breaks up and other software running in the background when using or in the "Performance" section of the "Advanced" tab of the "System Properties... sleep" to break up or there is noise. The processing load on the computer, which can cause sound to "Never". Please see the manuals for detailed setting procedures. NOTE Depending on the application that you are using for the applications that you are using , you are using this ...
... −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Gain range: 45 dB 14 TASCAM US-16x08 Sound breaks up and other software running in the background when using or in the "Performance" section of the "Advanced" tab of the "System Properties... sleep" to break up or there is noise. The processing load on the computer, which can cause sound to "Never". Please see the manuals for detailed setting procedures. NOTE Depending on the application that you are using for the applications that you are using , you are using this ...
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... °C (32 °F - 104 °F) PP Dimensional drawings PP With rack mount adapters attached PP PP PP • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • External appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP 16 TASCAM US-16x08
... °C (32 °F - 104 °F) PP Dimensional drawings PP With rack mount adapters attached PP PP PP • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • External appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP 16 TASCAM US-16x08
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...dans le pays d'achat. The following are valid only in Japanese are not covered by the original purchaser. Labor is warranted for your owner's manual. 4. To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area CALL 1-800-447-8322 < Europe > This product is required, you must pay..., please contact us. Damage occurring during shipment of this warranty. In case of shipping charges is discussed in cui esso è stato acquistato. Payment of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product. Any other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station. ...
...dans le pays d'achat. The following are valid only in Japanese are not covered by the original purchaser. Labor is warranted for your owner's manual. 4. To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area CALL 1-800-447-8322 < Europe > This product is required, you must pay..., please contact us. Damage occurring during shipment of this warranty. In case of shipping charges is discussed in cui esso è stato acquistato. Payment of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product. Any other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station. ...