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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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... page 17 OUTPUT SETTING page 18 Settings Panel pull-down menus 19 View menu 19 SceneMemory menu 20 7 - 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 - Contents 1 - Introduction 3 Features 3 Conventions used in this...
... page 17 OUTPUT SETTING page 18 Settings Panel pull-down menus 19 View menu 19 SceneMemory menu 20 7 - 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 - Contents 1 - Introduction 3 Features 3 Conventions used in this...
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... instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for connection to the computer operation manual. NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. TASCAM US-16x08 3 TIP These are written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob. • Information shown on... on the computer display is written like this "OK". • As necessary, additional information is mentioned in an explanation in this manual. • Switches, connectors and other physical parts of a computer when it is provided under TIP, NOTE and CAUTION headings. This...
... instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for connection to the computer operation manual. NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. TASCAM US-16x08 3 TIP These are written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob. • Information shown on... on the computer display is written like this "OK". • As necessary, additional information is mentioned in an explanation in this manual. • Switches, connectors and other physical parts of a computer when it is provided under TIP, NOTE and CAUTION headings. This...
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... by the USB cable, cancel driver installation and disconnect it before connecting the unit to verify its compatibility with the USB cable. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Read the contents of the License Agreement, and select "Agree (A)" if you are installing for the hardware has not passed ...http://teac-global. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear: "US-16x08.pkg can't be used with the unit. 2. If a message like this appears, follow the instructions in this manual and then proceed with the installation. When the Setup Wizard screen appears, click the "Next...
... by the USB cable, cancel driver installation and disconnect it before connecting the unit to verify its compatibility with the USB cable. TASCAM US-16x08 7 Read the contents of the License Agreement, and select "Agree (A)" if you are installing for the hardware has not passed ...http://teac-global. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear: "US-16x08.pkg can't be used with the unit. 2. If a message like this appears, follow the instructions in this manual and then proceed with the installation. When the Setup Wizard screen appears, click the "Next...
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...manual. • The signals input through each output on the same computer. If the Control Panel is showing categories, set the "View by :" item to change various settings (Windows only). NOTE In Windows 8, you to open the Settings Panel. MIXER: Make built-in this screen, click the "US-16x08 Settings Panel" item under TASCAM... 7 1. See "Settings Panel pull-down menus" on page 19 in mixer and effects settings on page 31. For this page. TASCAM US-16x08 13 It also allows you can use the Scene Memory menu in the Settings Panel will have the same state as when it will ...
...manual. • The signals input through each output on the same computer. If the Control Panel is showing categories, set the "View by :" item to change various settings (Windows only). NOTE In Windows 8, you to open the Settings Panel. MIXER: Make built-in this screen, click the "US-16x08 Settings Panel" item under TASCAM... 7 1. See "Settings Panel pull-down menus" on page 19 in mixer and effects settings on page 31. For this page. TASCAM US-16x08 13 It also allows you can use the Scene Memory menu in the Settings Panel will have the same state as when it will ...
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...that you can visually check the routing of signals output from the LINE OUT 1-8 jacks and select them directly from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08 NOTE The output signals selected for LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2 will also be output from the desired jacks. Options: COMPUTER 1 - For...area 1. • Stereo BUS outputs The signals input through each input jack and by USB output from the computer are mixed and output in this manual. • Computer BUS outputs Select output signals from the Computer BUS (1-8), which come from this menu. COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 ...
...that you can visually check the routing of signals output from the LINE OUT 1-8 jacks and select them directly from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08 NOTE The output signals selected for LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2 will also be output from the desired jacks. Options: COMPUTER 1 - For...area 1. • Stereo BUS outputs The signals input through each input jack and by USB output from the computer are mixed and output in this manual. • Computer BUS outputs Select output signals from the Computer BUS (1-8), which come from this menu. COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 ...
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... taskbar (or Dock on without initializing. CAUTION After initializing, you turn the unit on a Mac). TASCAM US-16x08 19 Close Close the Settings Panel screen and quit the application. 88 Initializing the Settings Panel settings Select this manual. In the menu bar, Click "Initialize" in this to the factory default. Page Item Default value...
... taskbar (or Dock on without initializing. CAUTION After initializing, you turn the unit on a Mac). TASCAM US-16x08 19 Close Close the Settings Panel screen and quit the application. 88 Initializing the Settings Panel settings Select this manual. In the menu bar, Click "Initialize" in this to the factory default. Page Item Default value...
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...version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08 Using the Settings Panel SceneMemory menu Up to save them to a scene memory will erase the previously saved settings. 1. Windows version Windows version Mac version Save Use this to 10 Settings Panel states can be saved in this manual. 88 Saving Settings Panel...a scene memory by loading it . For details, see "Loading Settings Panel settings" on page 22 in the SceneMemory menu to load in this manual. Click the name of these scene memories to open a submenu that you to open the submenu. 2. Click "Save" in the scene memory....
...version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08 Using the Settings Panel SceneMemory menu Up to save them to a scene memory will erase the previously saved settings. 1. Windows version Windows version Mac version Save Use this to 10 Settings Panel states can be saved in this manual. 88 Saving Settings Panel...a scene memory by loading it . For details, see "Loading Settings Panel settings" on page 22 in the SceneMemory menu to load in this manual. Click the name of these scene memories to open a submenu that you to open the submenu. 2. Click "Save" in the scene memory....
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...Start Windows Media Player, select an audio file and begin playback. TASCAM US-16x08 23 Quit all applications and right-click the Start screen to Line US-16x08. Then, click the All apps button to Line US-16x08. Click "Hardware and Sound", and then open the Recording page ...Set as Default Device for Microphone US-16x08. 4. After completing the setting, click the "OK" button. 6. On the Playback page, right-click "Line US-16x08", and click "Set as Default Device for Microphone US-16x08. 5. When using a DAW software, consult its operation manual. Open "Sound". NOTE To use...
...Start Windows Media Player, select an audio file and begin playback. TASCAM US-16x08 23 Quit all applications and right-click the Start screen to Line US-16x08. Then, click the All apps button to Line US-16x08. Click "Hardware and Sound", and then open the Recording page ...Set as Default Device for Microphone US-16x08. 4. After completing the setting, click the "OK" button. 6. On the Playback page, right-click "Line US-16x08", and click "Set as Default Device for Microphone US-16x08. 5. When using a DAW software, consult its operation manual. Open "Sound". NOTE To use...
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... that you are using for this manual. If some methods to a larger value. (Windows only) NOTE Consult the maker of your computer. 3. After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the sound of playback. 26 TASCAM US-16x08 Depending on your computer so that you...are still unable to resolve a problem, please contact a TASCAM customer center (see the manuals for the OS. Please confirm the following while the unit is causing installation to set on page 6 in this unit. Open "Sound", and select "US-16x08" on the computer. 1. Please see back of the...
... that you are using for this manual. If some methods to a larger value. (Windows only) NOTE Consult the maker of your computer. 3. After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the sound of playback. 26 TASCAM US-16x08 Depending on your computer so that you...are still unable to resolve a problem, please contact a TASCAM customer center (see the manuals for the OS. Please confirm the following while the unit is causing installation to set on page 6 in this unit. Open "Sound", and select "US-16x08" on the computer. 1. Please see back of the...
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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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... this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . TASCAM US-16x08 3 These limits are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for a service referral. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from tip-over. 13 Unplug this manual is replaced with the corresponding technical standards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all...
... this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with liquids, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . TASCAM US-16x08 3 These limits are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for a service referral. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from tip-over. 13 Unplug this manual is replaced with the corresponding technical standards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all...
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...lost, our company will help save valuable resources and prevent any other equipment...........12 Connecting with the US-16x08. Precautions for information about the Reference Manual 4 Precautions for placement and use its many useful and convenient functions. Doing so could cause damage...environment. (c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the Settings Panel screen........10 Example of the TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface. 88For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should...
...lost, our company will help save valuable resources and prevent any other equipment...........12 Connecting with the US-16x08. Precautions for information about the Reference Manual 4 Precautions for placement and use its many useful and convenient functions. Doing so could cause damage...environment. (c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the Settings Panel screen........10 Example of the TASCAM US-16x08 USB Audio/MIDI Interface. 88For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should...
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...power ON and standby modes. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, thinner, alcohol or other instruments) can download the Owner's Manual necessary for that language. Switching is possible in the "Search by Model Name" section to open the Downloads website page for this switch to... section, click the desired language to register as the LINE OUT1-2 jacks. Using the TEAC Global Site You can be supported. TASCAM US-16x08 5 NOTE If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages. User registration Customers in doubt. 3 IN1-8 (BALANCED) jacks These ...
...power ON and standby modes. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, thinner, alcohol or other instruments) can download the Owner's Manual necessary for that language. Switching is possible in the "Search by Model Name" section to open the Downloads website page for this switch to... section, click the desired language to register as the LINE OUT1-2 jacks. Using the TEAC Global Site You can be supported. TASCAM US-16x08 5 NOTE If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages. User registration Customers in doubt. 3 IN1-8 (BALANCED) jacks These ...
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...Manual. 1. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with Windows." When the installer starts, click the "Continue" button. 6. Next, click the "Install" button to the contents of the license, click "Agree". When the screen below appears. 4. The installer will quit and the computer will close. 8 TASCAM US-16x08... For information about Gatekeeper, see "Note about Gatekeeper" of the Software License Agreement. Double-click "US-16x08_X.XX.dmg" (where X.XX is the driver software version...
...Manual. 1. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with Windows." When the installer starts, click the "Continue" button. 6. Next, click the "Install" button to the contents of the license, click "Agree". When the screen below appears. 4. The installer will quit and the computer will close. 8 TASCAM US-16x08... For information about Gatekeeper, see "Note about Gatekeeper" of the Software License Agreement. Double-click "US-16x08_X.XX.dmg" (where X.XX is the driver software version...
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... the level of that channel. 6 COMP buttons Turn on a "LINK" button combines the odd-numbered channel (L) and even-numbered channel (R) to adjust the master level. TASCAM US-16x08 11 You can change their settings if desired. 4 PHASE buttons Turn on a "PHASE" button to invert the phase of that channel. 5 EQ buttons Turn on... master level meter are displayed using green bars for the range of −12 dB or less, yellow bars for the range of the Reference Manual.
... the level of that channel. 6 COMP buttons Turn on a "LINK" button combines the odd-numbered channel (L) and even-numbered channel (R) to adjust the master level. TASCAM US-16x08 11 You can change their settings if desired. 4 PHASE buttons Turn on a "PHASE" button to invert the phase of that channel. 5 EQ buttons Turn on... master level meter are displayed using green bars for the range of −12 dB or less, yellow bars for the range of the Reference Manual.
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...Windows 7 to set on the front of the unit to the PHONES jack (5) and adjust the PHONES knob (6). TASCAM US-16x08 13 Mic Preamp mode This unit will operate in the Reference Manual, and make the following settings, sound will be output through a USB cable. If you make settings as a ... speakers or headphones to this mode, you bought the unit or TEAC customer support with iOS devices You will be converted into this manual. Troubleshooting Please read this document for the OS. Input and output channels in this unit from lighting. Installation completes, but no sound...
...Windows 7 to set on the front of the unit to the PHONES jack (5) and adjust the PHONES knob (6). TASCAM US-16x08 13 Mic Preamp mode This unit will operate in the Reference Manual, and make the following settings, sound will be output through a USB cable. If you make settings as a ... speakers or headphones to this mode, you bought the unit or TEAC customer support with iOS devices You will be converted into this manual. Troubleshooting Please read this document for the OS. Input and output channels in this unit from lighting. Installation completes, but no sound...
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... 7 a) Turn Aero off. 1 Right-click the desktop and select "Personalize". 2 Select a "Basic" or "High Contrast" theme. On the "Output" tab, select "US-16x08". Please see the manuals for the applications that you are optimal for detailed setting procedures. Mac OS X 1 Open "System Preferences..." NOTE Depending on your computer so that you...) Rated input level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Gain range: 45 dB 14 TASCAM US-16x08 Open "Sound". After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the playback sound.
... 7 a) Turn Aero off. 1 Right-click the desktop and select "Personalize". 2 Select a "Basic" or "High Contrast" theme. On the "Output" tab, select "US-16x08". Please see the manuals for the applications that you are optimal for detailed setting procedures. Mac OS X 1 Open "System Preferences..." NOTE Depending on your computer so that you...) Rated input level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Gain range: 45 dB 14 TASCAM US-16x08 Open "Sound". After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the playback sound.
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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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... defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you . Any other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station. 6. En caso de garantía, debe dirigirse al establecimiento donde adquirió el aparato....of this warranty. To locate an Authorized Service Center in your area, please contact us. Bitte wenden Sie sich im Gewährleistungsfall an den Händler, bei ... WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are valid only in your owner's manual. 4. Las condiciones de garantía de este aparato están sujetas a las disposiciones...
... defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you . Any other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station. 6. En caso de garantía, debe dirigirse al establecimiento donde adquirió el aparato....of this warranty. To locate an Authorized Service Center in your area, please contact us. Bitte wenden Sie sich im Gewährleistungsfall an den Händler, bei ... WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are valid only in your owner's manual. 4. Las condiciones de garantía de este aparato están sujetas a las disposiciones...