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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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...MIDI Implementation Chart 25 10 - Preparation 10 Attaching the rackmount angles 10 Connecting the power 10 5 - 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 - Specifications 28 Specifications 28 Ratings 28 Analog inputs 28 Analog outputs...output ratings 28 Audio performance 29 Computer system requirements 29 Windows 29 Mac OS X 29 iOS devices 29 Supported audio drivers 29 General 29 Dimensional drawings 30 Block diagrams 31 Level diagrams 32 Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings ...
...MIDI Implementation Chart 25 10 - Preparation 10 Attaching the rackmount angles 10 Connecting the power 10 5 - 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 - Specifications 28 Specifications 28 Ratings 28 Analog inputs 28 Analog outputs...output ratings 28 Audio performance 29 Computer system requirements 29 Windows 29 Mac OS X 29 iOS devices 29 Supported audio drivers 29 General 29 Dimensional drawings 30 Block diagrams 31 Level diagrams 32 Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings ...
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1 - CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to use the unit. TASCAM US-16x08 3 NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual. ...lost recording data, for connection to powered monitors • Standard stereo TRS headphones jack with four-band equalizer and compressor on each channel • Driver software that can be stored and renamed) • 8 balanced analog TRS output jacks • AC adapter included Note about computer operation If ...
1 - CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to use the unit. TASCAM US-16x08 3 NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual. ...lost recording data, for connection to powered monitors • Standard stereo TRS headphones jack with four-band equalizer and compressor on each channel • Driver software that can be stored and renamed) • 8 balanced analog TRS output jacks • AC adapter included Note about computer operation If ...
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... after installation or uninstallation completes. Download the latest driver for Windows NOTE iiComplete installation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that differ according to "High Performance". Double-click the "US-16x08_Installer.exe" file in other operating conditions NOTE ..." or "User Account Control" screens appear, click the "Yes" button. 6 TASCAM US-16x08 To use this unit with all computers that meet the above requirements. CAUTION If you install the driver on the computer before connecting the unit to use the DSP mixer functions. iiWhen ...
... after installation or uninstallation completes. Download the latest driver for Windows NOTE iiComplete installation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that differ according to "High Performance". Double-click the "US-16x08_Installer.exe" file in other operating conditions NOTE ..." or "User Account Control" screens appear, click the "Yes" button. 6 TASCAM US-16x08 To use this unit with all computers that meet the above requirements. CAUTION If you install the driver on the computer before connecting the unit to use the DSP mixer functions. iiWhen ...
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...)" button to the terms. Then, click the "Next" button. 8. When the Install Wizard screen appears, click the "Next (N)" button. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Download the latest Settings Panel for the operating system you agree to start installation. When the Setup Wizard screen appears, click the "Next"... Store." If a message like this appears, follow the instructions in this message appears, click "Continue Anyway" to it before starting driver installation again. • During Settings Panel installation a warning message like this case, open the zip file first and then double-click...
...)" button to the terms. Then, click the "Next" button. 8. When the Install Wizard screen appears, click the "Next (N)" button. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Download the latest Settings Panel for the operating system you agree to start installation. When the Setup Wizard screen appears, click the "Next"... Store." If a message like this appears, follow the instructions in this message appears, click "Continue Anyway" to it before starting driver installation again. • During Settings Panel installation a warning message like this case, open the zip file first and then double-click...
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..., the unit will automatically launch when the computer starts up. This allows the Settings Panel to apply its parameter settings, for "US-16x08" to uninstall the driver or Settings Panel. Windows OS Windows 8 1. In Windows 8, right-click the Start screen and click the "All apps" button...to enable automatic launching of the System Preferences. NOTE If you no need to the Startup menu. TASCAM US-16x08 9 Follow these procedures. From the Start menu, open it. 2. Double-click "TASCAM US-16x08 version X.XX" ("X.XX" is no longer intend to use the default Settings Panel values for ...
..., the unit will automatically launch when the computer starts up. This allows the Settings Panel to apply its parameter settings, for "US-16x08" to uninstall the driver or Settings Panel. Windows OS Windows 8 1. In Windows 8, right-click the Start screen and click the "All apps" button...to enable automatic launching of the System Preferences. NOTE If you no need to the Startup menu. TASCAM US-16x08 9 Follow these procedures. From the Start menu, open it. 2. Double-click "TASCAM US-16x08 version X.XX" ("X.XX" is no longer intend to use the default Settings Panel values for ...
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...8.1), and click "Control Panel" to open the Settings Panel. If the Control Panel is not automatically added to open the Control Panel. 2. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Opening the Settings Panel Launch the Settings Panel installed on this page. Open the Settings Panel in the menu bar. On this manual....desktop. 88 Mac OS X • Using the Finder, open the Applications folder and click "US-16x08_SettingsPanel" to open the Control Panel by :" item to change and save the settings of the driver and information about connections. See "Settings Panel pull-down menus" on page 31. For this...
...8.1), and click "Control Panel" to open the Settings Panel. If the Control Panel is not automatically added to open the Control Panel. 2. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Opening the Settings Panel Launch the Settings Panel installed on this page. Open the Settings Panel in the menu bar. On this manual....desktop. 88 Mac OS X • Using the Finder, open the Applications folder and click "US-16x08_SettingsPanel" to open the Control Panel by :" item to change and save the settings of the driver and information about connections. See "Settings Panel pull-down menus" on page 31. For this...
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... unit.1 This is the current sampling frequency.2 1 "No Device" is shown when no device is connected. 2 "No ASIO Driver" is shown when an ASIO driver has not been installed. 2 Buffer Size (Windows only) The driver for example, due to select fixed values that you can be adjusted. Using the Settings Panel 2 88 Mac... settings can use conditions. Use the slider to other system operations, clicking and popping noises might occur and the audio signal might even drop out. TASCAM US-16x08 17 INTERFACE page 88 Windows 1 6 - Increasing the buffer size will increase.
... unit.1 This is the current sampling frequency.2 1 "No Device" is shown when no device is connected. 2 "No ASIO Driver" is shown when an ASIO driver has not been installed. 2 Buffer Size (Windows only) The driver for example, due to select fixed values that you can be adjusted. Using the Settings Panel 2 88 Mac... settings can use conditions. Use the slider to other system operations, clicking and popping noises might occur and the audio signal might even drop out. TASCAM US-16x08 17 INTERFACE page 88 Windows 1 6 - Increasing the buffer size will increase.
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...the buffer size (latency) in this unit's Settings Panel to a larger value. (Windows only) NOTE Consult the maker of playback. 26 TASCAM US-16x08 Depending on the application that you might not be output through this manual for methods to use a USB hub. If you make the following...Windows 8 or procedures 1-3 for audio processing. A wireless LAN and software running in this unit. 2. NOTE • Try again after installing the driver and Settings Panel for this chapter if you are optimal for Windows 7 to set on the computer, which can be set the default device for...
...the buffer size (latency) in this unit's Settings Panel to a larger value. (Windows only) NOTE Consult the maker of playback. 26 TASCAM US-16x08 Depending on the application that you might not be output through this manual for methods to use a USB hub. If you make the following...Windows 8 or procedures 1-3 for audio processing. A wireless LAN and software running in this unit. 2. NOTE • Try again after installing the driver and Settings Panel for this chapter if you are optimal for Windows 7 to set on the computer, which can be set the default device for...
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... (x86) 88 Memory 2 GB or more 88 Display resolution At least 1280x800 iOS devices Apple devices running iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers Windows: ASIO2.0, WDM, MIDI Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI General 88 Power Specialized DC12V AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) 88 Power consumption 12...attached 482.6 × 44 × 218.4 mm 88 Weight 2.8 kg 88 Operating temperature range 5-35°C (32-104°F) TASCAM US-16x08 29 Even computers that meet the same system requirements might have processing capabilities that meet the above requirements. Specifications Audio performance 88 Mic amp ...
... (x86) 88 Memory 2 GB or more 88 Display resolution At least 1280x800 iOS devices Apple devices running iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers Windows: ASIO2.0, WDM, MIDI Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI General 88 Power Specialized DC12V AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) 88 Power consumption 12...attached 482.6 × 44 × 218.4 mm 88 Weight 2.8 kg 88 Operating temperature range 5-35°C (32-104°F) TASCAM US-16x08 29 Even computers that meet the same system requirements might have processing capabilities that meet the above requirements. Specifications Audio performance 88 Mic amp ...
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... 4 Included items 4 Note about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your purchase of the TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface. Please contact TASCAM Customer Support (see the Reference Manual for transportation in a safe place for future reference. Before connecting and using...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 for your city office, waste disposal service or the...
... 4 Included items 4 Note about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your purchase of the TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface. Please contact TASCAM Customer Support (see the Reference Manual for transportation in a safe place for future reference. Before connecting and using...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 for your city office, waste disposal service or the...
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... installation of the License Agreement, and select "I accept the agreement" if you do not have to install a driver, but you agree to start installation. Next, select the language and click the "OK" button. 6. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Download the latest dedicated software for the operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http...
... installation of the License Agreement, and select "I accept the agreement" if you do not have to install a driver, but you agree to start installation. Next, select the language and click the "OK" button. 6. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Download the latest dedicated software for the operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http...
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..., the downloaded zip file might not have been uncompressed automatically. The installer will quit and the computer will close. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear during installation. In this message appears, click "Continue Anyway" to verify its compatibility with the ... has not passed Windows Logo testing to proceed with Windows." Download the latest Settings Panel for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08.pkg" inside the folder that opens. Next, click the "Install" button to be used with the USB cable. • Depending...
..., the downloaded zip file might not have been uncompressed automatically. The installer will quit and the computer will close. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear during installation. In this message appears, click "Continue Anyway" to verify its compatibility with the ... has not passed Windows Logo testing to proceed with Windows." Download the latest Settings Panel for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08.pkg" inside the folder that opens. Next, click the "Install" button to be used with the USB cable. • Depending...
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...computer. Connecting with iOS devices You will need a Lightning to USB Adapter.* * You must be set the default device for playback. TASCAM US-16x08 13 If you bought the unit or TEAC customer support with some trouble is connected to the computer. If some USB ports, try connecting ... a USB cable. Moreover, if you can use a USB hub. See "Installing the dedicated software" on the computer, and reinstall the driver. There is running in this unit, but the computer does not recognize the unit. Adjusting the input sound Analog audio signals input into digital...
...computer. Connecting with iOS devices You will need a Lightning to USB Adapter.* * You must be set the default device for playback. TASCAM US-16x08 13 If you bought the unit or TEAC customer support with some trouble is connected to the computer. If some USB ports, try connecting ... a USB cable. Moreover, if you can use a USB hub. See "Installing the dedicated software" on the computer, and reinstall the driver. There is running in this unit, but the computer does not recognize the unit. Adjusting the input sound Analog audio signals input into digital...
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... Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 GB or more iOS devices iPad 4 and later Supported audio drivers ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME) Core Audio Core MIDI General Power Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z), DC 12 V Power consumption 12 W External dimensions 445 × 59 ×... 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
... Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 GB or more iOS devices iPad 4 and later Supported audio drivers ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME) Core Audio Core MIDI General Power Dedicated AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z), DC 12 V Power consumption 12 W External dimensions 445 × 59 ×... 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
Software/Firmware Update procedures
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.../firmware, check the software/firmware version of the US-16x08 being used with the unit. 2. Updating the Windows driver and the Mac Settings Panel 88 For Windows 1. Download the latest driver for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08.pkg" inside the folder that opens. com/) ... version), which is no need to check the software/firmware version, See "INTERFACE page" in "Installing the dedicated driver for example, the computer desktop. 3. TASCAM US-16x08 1 For information about Gatekeeper, see "Note about how to update it on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message ...
.../firmware, check the software/firmware version of the US-16x08 being used with the unit. 2. Updating the Windows driver and the Mac Settings Panel 88 For Windows 1. Download the latest driver for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08.pkg" inside the folder that opens. com/) ... version), which is no need to check the software/firmware version, See "INTERFACE page" in "Installing the dedicated driver for example, the computer desktop. 3. TASCAM US-16x08 1 For information about Gatekeeper, see "Note about how to update it on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message ...
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... the firmware Preparing • Before updating firmware, follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual to install the following screen appears. 2 TASCAM US-16x08 6. NOTE Depending on the updater screen. 3. CAUTION During the update, do not disconnect the AC adapter or the USB cable or...the update version is shown under "To". • If the latest firmware has already been installed, there is lit. Windows : Windows driver Mac : Settings Panel application This document assumes that the above software has already been installed. Updating the firmware 88 For Windows 1. will...
... the firmware Preparing • Before updating firmware, follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual to install the following screen appears. 2 TASCAM US-16x08 6. NOTE Depending on the updater screen. 3. CAUTION During the update, do not disconnect the AC adapter or the USB cable or...the update version is shown under "To". • If the latest firmware has already been installed, there is lit. Windows : Windows driver Mac : Settings Panel application This document assumes that the above software has already been installed. Updating the firmware 88 For Windows 1. will...