Reference Manual
Page 2
... 19 View menu 19 SceneMemory menu 20 7 - 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 - Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting 26 11 - Mic Preamp Mode 22 Using the unit as a standalone...
... 19 View menu 19 SceneMemory menu 20 7 - 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 - Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting 26 11 - Mic Preamp Mode 22 Using the unit as a standalone...
Reference Manual
Page 3
... connection • Advanced DSP mixer with four-band equalizer and compressor on each channel • Driver software that can endure even hard use the unit. 1 - TASCAM US-16x08 3 Introduction Features • Built-in Ultra-HDDA mic preamps with discrete construction that achieves −125dBu EIN • Support for direct guitar input • Input...
... connection • Advanced DSP mixer with four-band equalizer and compressor on each channel • Driver software that can endure even hard use the unit. 1 - TASCAM US-16x08 3 Introduction Features • Built-in Ultra-HDDA mic preamps with discrete construction that achieves −125dBu EIN • Support for direct guitar input • Input...
Reference Manual
Page 4
... Press to turn phantom power on the back of the unit. 7 PHONES jack and knob Use this knob to do so might damage other trouble. 4 TASCAM US-16x08 CAUTION Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the gain knobs. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 4 IN 9-10 (balanced/unbalanced) jacks and LINE/INST switches These are...
... Press to turn phantom power on the back of the unit. 7 PHONES jack and knob Use this knob to do so might damage other trouble. 4 TASCAM US-16x08 CAUTION Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the gain knobs. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 4 IN 9-10 (balanced/unbalanced) jacks and LINE/INST switches These are...
Reference Manual
Page 5
... High Speed mode equivalent to turn itself off (start standby) automatically if no input signal (above −60 dBFS) has been detected for these jacks. TASCAM US-16x08 5
... High Speed mode equivalent to turn itself off (start standby) automatically if no input signal (above −60 dBFS) has been detected for these jacks. TASCAM US-16x08 5
Reference Manual
Page 6
...on, for the operating system you install the driver on the computer to install a driver or Settings Panel. Double-click the "US-16x08_Installer.exe" file in other operating conditions NOTE If noise occurs, please set your computer's power options to their settings and ...TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/). When a "Security Warning" or "User Account Control" screens appear, click the "Yes" button. 6 TASCAM US-16x08 3 - Installation System requirements Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the operating system you open a zip file without decompressing it...
...on, for the operating system you install the driver on the computer to install a driver or Settings Panel. Double-click the "US-16x08_Installer.exe" file in other operating conditions NOTE If noise occurs, please set your computer's power options to their settings and ...TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/). When a "Security Warning" or "User Account Control" screens appear, click the "Yes" button. 6 TASCAM US-16x08 3 - Installation System requirements Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the operating system you open a zip file without decompressing it...
Reference Manual
Page 7
.... Installation 11. Next, click the "Install (I )" button to proceed with the installation. 88 Installation procedures 1. In this might appear: "US-16x08.pkg can't be used with the USB cable. If a message like this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the ...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 The following screen appears when installation has completed. Click the "Finish (F)" button. 7. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a ...
.... Installation 11. Next, click the "Install (I )" button to proceed with the installation. 88 Installation procedures 1. In this might appear: "US-16x08.pkg can't be used with the USB cable. If a message like this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the ...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 The following screen appears when installation has completed. Click the "Finish (F)" button. 7. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a ...
Reference Manual
Page 8
...opening it again. Click the "Open" button if the following security warning might appear during installation. This message might not be shown: "'US-16x08. The following explanations for details. Click the "Close" button. Next, select the desired language and click the "Continue" button. 88 ..."Open". Are you sure you might also appear when the Gatekeeper setting is to close the message. The Settings Panel will launch. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 When the installer starts, click the "Continue" button. 4. could appear again, and you want to the contents of the Software License ...
...opening it again. Click the "Open" button if the following security warning might appear during installation. This message might not be shown: "'US-16x08. The following explanations for details. Click the "Close" button. Next, select the desired language and click the "Continue" button. 88 ..."Open". Are you sure you might also appear when the Gatekeeper setting is to close the message. The Settings Panel will launch. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 When the installer starts, click the "Continue" button. 4. could appear again, and you want to the contents of the Software License ...
Reference Manual
Page 9
...to the user account that was logged in Windows 8.1), then click "Control Panel" on an iPad or other iOS device. TASCAM US-16x08 9 To change this unit without starting the Settings Panel, the unit will automatically launch when the computer starts up. Click Login Items, select...8722; button. 3 - NOTE • The automatic launching setting for example, to show the App Bar. Windows OS Windows 8 1. Double-click "TASCAM US-16x08 version X.XX" ("X.XX" is no longer intend to the Startup menu. Mac OS X Open the System Preferences app and open the Control Panel, right...
...to the user account that was logged in Windows 8.1), then click "Control Panel" on an iPad or other iOS device. TASCAM US-16x08 9 To change this unit without starting the Settings Panel, the unit will automatically launch when the computer starts up. Click Login Items, select...8722; button. 3 - NOTE • The automatic launching setting for example, to show the App Bar. Windows OS Windows 8 1. Double-click "TASCAM US-16x08 version X.XX" ("X.XX" is no longer intend to the Startup menu. Mac OS X Open the System Preferences app and open the Control Panel, right...
Reference Manual
Page 10
... them. (You will need a flat-bladed screwdriver.) 1. Pull off the outlet plug. 3. Replace it with the unit. Attach the outlet plug to request repair. 10 TASCAM US-16x08 Contact the retailer where you are using the rackmount angle attachment screws and the Phillips screwdriver that was shipped with the other problems. • The...
... them. (You will need a flat-bladed screwdriver.) 1. Pull off the outlet plug. 3. Replace it with the unit. Attach the outlet plug to request repair. 10 TASCAM US-16x08 Contact the retailer where you are using the rackmount angle attachment screws and the Phillips screwdriver that was shipped with the other problems. • The...
Reference Manual
Page 11
... power to +48V when an unbalanced dynamic mic is connected. • Do not connect or disconnect mics while phantom power is set to a ribbon mic. TASCAM US-16x08 11 5 - If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to +48V. Sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could damage the equipment or harm hearing...
... power to +48V when an unbalanced dynamic mic is connected. • Do not connect or disconnect mics while phantom power is set to a ribbon mic. TASCAM US-16x08 11 5 - If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to +48V. Sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could damage the equipment or harm hearing...
Reference Manual
Page 12
... PHONES knobs to some ribbon mics will not be connected between +48V and OFF. Failure to do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. 12 TASCAM US-16x08 Guitar When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to this unit, use an external mixer. • You can monitor audio signals that are unsure, do...
... PHONES knobs to some ribbon mics will not be connected between +48V and OFF. Failure to do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. 12 TASCAM US-16x08 Guitar When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to this unit, use an external mixer. • You can monitor audio signals that are unsure, do...
Reference Manual
Page 13
... same state as when it . 2. NOTE The Settings Panel cannot be used on this screen, click the "US-16x08 Settings Panel" item under TASCAM to show it on page 31. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to open it was last closed, but the settings data is showing categories, set the "View...menu that appears at the bottom left of the Start screen) to "Large icons" or "Small icons". 3. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to "Large icons" or "Small icons". 3. TASCAM US-16x08 13 If the Control Panel is not saved automatically. Click the Start button and select "Control Panel" to open the ...
... same state as when it . 2. NOTE The Settings Panel cannot be used on this screen, click the "US-16x08 Settings Panel" item under TASCAM to show it on page 31. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to open it was last closed, but the settings data is showing categories, set the "View...menu that appears at the bottom left of the Start screen) to "Large icons" or "Small icons". 3. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to "Large icons" or "Small icons". 3. TASCAM US-16x08 13 If the Control Panel is not saved automatically. Click the Start button and select "Control Panel" to open the ...
Reference Manual
Page 14
... higher the value the more acute it becomes, making it affect a narrower frequency band. This can be shown for a channel, select its Analog X button (3). 14 TASCAM US-16x08 Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB) HIGH MID FREQ knob Sets the center frequency of the LOW MID band. Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB...
... higher the value the more acute it becomes, making it affect a narrower frequency band. This can be shown for a channel, select its Analog X button (3). 14 TASCAM US-16x08 Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB) HIGH MID FREQ knob Sets the center frequency of the LOW MID band. Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB...
Reference Manual
Page 15
... slider is centered (C), the signal is set to the center (C) position. • When a pan slider is reduced by reducing the high level parts of compression. TASCAM US-16x08 15 L1, C (default), R1 - Turning it to the left or right input channel exceeds the threshold level. • When the compressor is off ) Multiple channels...
... slider is centered (C), the signal is set to the center (C) position. • When a pan slider is reduced by reducing the high level parts of compression. TASCAM US-16x08 15 L1, C (default), R1 - Turning it to the left or right input channel exceeds the threshold level. • When the compressor is off ) Multiple channels...
Reference Manual
Page 16
... setting of the odd-numbered channel is turned on, this turns off when the LINK button is applied. Analog X-Y: If on , but not saved. 16 TASCAM US-16x08 If off when the LINK button is turned off, the odd channel stays on when the LINK button is turned off, both channels stay off...
... setting of the odd-numbered channel is turned on, this turns off when the LINK button is applied. Analog X-Y: If on , but not saved. 16 TASCAM US-16x08 If off when the LINK button is turned off, the odd channel stays on when the LINK button is turned off, both channels stay off...
Reference Manual
Page 17
... you can be adjusted. Beneath these areas is an image of the rear panel of the unit that increase from the computer temporarily in a buffer. TASCAM US-16x08 17 Using the Settings Panel 2 88 Mac OS X 1 Windows Settings Panel screen Mac Settings Panel screen The "INTERFACE" page has a unit status area and, on...
... you can be adjusted. Beneath these areas is an image of the rear panel of the unit that increase from the computer temporarily in a buffer. TASCAM US-16x08 17 Using the Settings Panel 2 88 Mac OS X 1 Windows Settings Panel screen Mac Settings Panel screen The "INTERFACE" page has a unit status area and, on...
Reference Manual
Page 18
... selected in this menu. Using the Settings Panel OUTPUT SETTING page On the OUTPUT SETTING page, you want to output from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08 For details, see "Block diagrams" on page 31 in area 1. • Stereo BUS outputs The signals input through each input jack and by USB output...
... selected in this menu. Using the Settings Panel OUTPUT SETTING page On the OUTPUT SETTING page, you want to output from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08 For details, see "Block diagrams" on page 31 in area 1. • Stereo BUS outputs The signals input through each input jack and by USB output...
Reference Manual
Page 19
... Settings Panel settings Select this to the taskbar (or Dock on a Mac). Minimize Minimize the Settings Panel screen to reset all the Settings Panel settings. TASCAM US-16x08 19 6 - Mac version 2.
... Settings Panel settings Select this to the taskbar (or Dock on a Mac). Minimize Minimize the Settings Panel screen to reset all the Settings Panel settings. TASCAM US-16x08 19 6 - Mac version 2.
Reference Manual
Page 20
.... For details, see "Input and output channels in mic preamp mode" on / off status of a scene memory in a scene memory. Windows version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08 6 - For details, see "Loading Settings Panel settings" on page 20 in this manual. For details, see "Saving Settings Panel settings" on page 20 in this...
.... For details, see "Input and output channels in mic preamp mode" on / off status of a scene memory in a scene memory. Windows version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08 6 - For details, see "Loading Settings Panel settings" on page 20 in this manual. For details, see "Saving Settings Panel settings" on page 20 in this...
Reference Manual
Page 21
... memories that you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. Using the Settings Panel 88 Initializing all scene memories at the same time. Windows version Mac version 3. TASCAM US-16x08 21
... memories that you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. Using the Settings Panel 88 Initializing all scene memories at the same time. Windows version Mac version 3. TASCAM US-16x08 21