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... measures. Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thank you for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For details, download the Owner's Manual from that enable even more of the TASCAM US-1200 USB2.0 Audio Interface. INFORMATION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your records. b) Increase the...
... measures. Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thank you for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For details, download the Owner's Manual from that enable even more of the TASCAM US-1200 USB2.0 Audio Interface. INFORMATION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your records. b) Increase the...
Quick Start Guide
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... TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads page for that product. 4. Select and download the dedicated drivers and Owner's Manual that are missing or have serious effects on the environment and human health as a user online. Doing so could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or other problems. TASCAM US-1200 3 Trademarks • TASCAM is set to STANDBY. AC outlet DC plug CAUTION Always use...
... TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads page for that product. 4. Select and download the dedicated drivers and Owner's Manual that are missing or have serious effects on the environment and human health as a user online. Doing so could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or other problems. TASCAM US-1200 3 Trademarks • TASCAM is set to STANDBY. AC outlet DC plug CAUTION Always use...
Quick Start Guide
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... downloaded and saved driver disk image file, and double-click "TASCAM US-1200 X.XX" inside the folder. In this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. 3. CAUTION Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. Do not run other equipment Microphones Guitar Bass Guitar Headphones Computer Powered speakers Connection example CAUTION • Before making connections, turn Phantom power on when connecting a mic that does not require...
... downloaded and saved driver disk image file, and double-click "TASCAM US-1200 X.XX" inside the folder. In this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. 3. CAUTION Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. Do not run other equipment Microphones Guitar Bass Guitar Headphones Computer Powered speakers Connection example CAUTION • Before making connections, turn Phantom power on when connecting a mic that does not require...
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...mix to "Speakers TASCAM US-1200". 6 TASCAM US-1200 Windows "INTERFACE" page Microphone Guitar .*$*/ (6*5"3ʗ-*/&*/ Computer 64# 64 Mixer 1)0/&4 Headphone STEREO MIX mode: All the signals input to this , the green check mark (4) appears next to the computer. Application guide" in All Apps. Microphone Guitar .*$*/ (6*5"3ʗ-*/&*/ Computer 64# 64 Mixer 1)0/&4 Live Internet broadcast Headphone Mac "INTERFACE" page 1 LINE OUTPUTS Select the signals to be output from the OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/R and PHONES jacks. 2 Mixer Mode selector Select whether to use...
...mix to "Speakers TASCAM US-1200". 6 TASCAM US-1200 Windows "INTERFACE" page Microphone Guitar .*$*/ (6*5"3ʗ-*/&*/ Computer 64# 64 Mixer 1)0/&4 Headphone STEREO MIX mode: All the signals input to this , the green check mark (4) appears next to the computer. Application guide" in All Apps. Microphone Guitar .*$*/ (6*5"3ʗ-*/&*/ Computer 64# 64 Mixer 1)0/&4 Live Internet broadcast Headphone Mac "INTERFACE" page 1 LINE OUTPUTS Select the signals to be output from the OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/R and PHONES jacks. 2 Mixer Mode selector Select whether to use...
Quick Start Guide
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... the Owner's Manual.). Then, click "Use this device as shown below the fader in the Owner's Manual. 1. Application guide" in dB. 3 MON MIX slider Use this to adjust the mix balance between signals input to the right. Windows Select "TASCAM US-1200" from the "Control Panel" or "TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel" from the computer by the computer's speakers or headphone jack. • By default, the mixer pan settings are set to this unit through the headphones or the OUTPUT (BALANCED) outputs, check the "LINE OUTPUTS...
... the Owner's Manual.). Then, click "Use this device as shown below the fader in the Owner's Manual. 1. Application guide" in dB. 3 MON MIX slider Use this to adjust the mix balance between signals input to the right. Windows Select "TASCAM US-1200" from the "Control Panel" or "TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel" from the computer by the computer's speakers or headphone jack. • By default, the mixer pan settings are set to this unit through the headphones or the OUTPUT (BALANCED) outputs, check the "LINE OUTPUTS...
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... the mixer settings 25 6 - Connections 14 USB connection 15 Audio connections 15 Mic 15 Guitars 15 Electronic instruments and other audio equipment 15 Analog record players 15 Monitor speakers 15 Headphones 15 5 - Names and Functions of condensation 6 Using the TEAC Global Site 6 User registration 6 Cleaning the unit 6 2 - Specifications 30 Audio resolution 30 Analog audio input and output ratings 30 Analog inputs 30 Analog outputs 30 Control input/output 30 Audio performance 30 Computer system requirements 31 Windows 31 Mac OS X 31 Supported audio drivers 31...
... the mixer settings 25 6 - Connections 14 USB connection 15 Audio connections 15 Mic 15 Guitars 15 Electronic instruments and other audio equipment 15 Analog record players 15 Monitor speakers 15 Headphones 15 5 - Names and Functions of condensation 6 Using the TEAC Global Site 6 User registration 6 Cleaning the unit 6 2 - Specifications 30 Audio resolution 30 Analog audio input and output ratings 30 Analog inputs 30 Analog outputs 30 Control input/output 30 Audio performance 30 Computer system requirements 31 Windows 31 Mac OS X 31 Supported audio drivers 31...
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..., optical disc, etc.) in this manual. • Buttons, connectors and other software • Stereo mix mode supports stereo mix functions used for Internet broadcasts, for example • Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring with established records of use the unit. Before using a bold font like this manual, please refer to be used in a system that can provide phantom power and 2 balanced TRS inputs • Audio outputs include balanced TRS and headphone outputs • On-board digital mixer...
..., optical disc, etc.) in this manual. • Buttons, connectors and other software • Stereo mix mode supports stereo mix functions used for Internet broadcasts, for example • Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring with established records of use the unit. Before using a bold font like this manual, please refer to be used in a system that can provide phantom power and 2 balanced TRS inputs • Audio outputs include balanced TRS and headphone outputs • On-board digital mixer...
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... locations 6 TASCAM US-1200 Very dusty locations • Install the unit so that it is level. • To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top of the unit. • Do not place the unit on and using the recorder. Beware of Ableton AG. 1 - Introduction Trademarks • TASCAM is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which...
... locations 6 TASCAM US-1200 Very dusty locations • Install the unit so that it is level. • To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top of the unit. • Do not place the unit on and using the recorder. Beware of Ableton AG. 1 - Introduction Trademarks • TASCAM is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which...
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... (1-6) Use these knobs to adjust the headphone output level. This switch turns phantom power on the MIXER screen to connect headphones with the PHONES knob. Do not turn the unit on (pushed in other equipment that does not require phantom power is output from monitoring equipment could harm your hearing or result in ). TASCAM US-1200 7 Failure to do not supply phantom power to put it on the connected mics, sudden loud noises...
... (1-6) Use these knobs to adjust the headphone output level. This switch turns phantom power on the MIXER screen to connect headphones with the PHONES knob. Do not turn the unit on (pushed in other equipment that does not require phantom power is output from monitoring equipment could harm your hearing or result in ). TASCAM US-1200 7 Failure to do not supply phantom power to put it on the connected mics, sudden loud noises...
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... output level. If this occurs, put the unit into standby mode and turn it will function in High Speed mode equivalent to these jacks. (Tip:HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) q DC IN 12V connector Connect the included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) here. 8 TASCAM US-1200 2 - These output the signals set by the LINE OUTPUTS item on the front of Parts Rear panel 9 USB port Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer. (Only USB...
... output level. If this occurs, put the unit into standby mode and turn it will function in High Speed mode equivalent to these jacks. (Tip:HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) q DC IN 12V connector Connect the included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) here. 8 TASCAM US-1200 2 - These output the signals set by the LINE OUTPUTS item on the front of Parts Rear panel 9 USB port Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer. (Only USB...
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Then, control-click (or right-click) the file and click "Open". might appear during installation. In this appears, follow the instructions on page 11 and then proceed with the unit. 2. If the USB cable is "Allow applications downloaded from: the Mac App Store" "'TASCAM US-1200 X.XX' can 't be opened because it was not downloaded from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global...
Then, control-click (or right-click) the file and click "Open". might appear during installation. In this appears, follow the instructions on page 11 and then proceed with the unit. 2. If the USB cable is "Allow applications downloaded from: the Mac App Store" "'TASCAM US-1200 X.XX' can 't be opened because it was not downloaded from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global...
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... settings), set it ?" Double-click "US-1200 drivers" in security risks. Installation • When the Gatekeeper setting is not "Allow applications downloaded from the "setup.cmd" file used during installation 1. If you must click the lock icon ( ) at the top left and enter a password to the original setting after updating the driver and/or firmware. • Uninstalling from the Internet. NOTE In Windows 8, to decrease security (use one of the window...
... settings), set it ?" Double-click "US-1200 drivers" in security risks. Installation • When the Gatekeeper setting is not "Allow applications downloaded from the "setup.cmd" file used during installation 1. If you must click the lock icon ( ) at the top left and enter a password to the original setting after updating the driver and/or firmware. • Uninstalling from the Internet. NOTE In Windows 8, to decrease security (use one of the window...
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... power to the computer via USB. TASCAM US-1200 15 Headphones Connect headphones to their minimum values. In order to avoid audio signal dropouts, clicking and other noises, we strongly recommend that you are input to this unit is working, the USB indicator on the front of an analog record player cannot be converted into this device from monitoring equipment could occur, and this could break them. Mic Connect mics to the OUTPUT...
... power to the computer via USB. TASCAM US-1200 15 Headphones Connect headphones to their minimum values. In order to avoid audio signal dropouts, clicking and other noises, we strongly recommend that you are input to this unit is working, the USB indicator on the front of an analog record player cannot be converted into this device from monitoring equipment could occur, and this could break them. Mic Connect mics to the OUTPUT...
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...require high-speed processing by USB are output from the mixer in use conditions. 5 - Item displayed Driver Version Device Connection Type Firmware Version Sample Width Sample Rate Meaning Driver software version in stereo and can mix the input signals and the computer playback signals with computer Firmware version used by unit Current bit depth Current sampling frequency Setting area Make various driver settings here. 1 Audio Performance (Windows only) The driver for multitrack recording when using . 2 LINE OUTPUTS (output selector) This unit outputs two signal channels...
...require high-speed processing by USB are output from the mixer in use conditions. 5 - Item displayed Driver Version Device Connection Type Firmware Version Sample Width Sample Rate Meaning Driver software version in stereo and can mix the input signals and the computer playback signals with computer Firmware version used by unit Current bit depth Current sampling frequency Setting area Make various driver settings here. 1 Audio Performance (Windows only) The driver for multitrack recording when using . 2 LINE OUTPUTS (output selector) This unit outputs two signal channels...
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... recording audio for dynamics effects Click a dynamics effect name to all the input connectors and the signals sent from the mixer in Stereo Mixed mode. Options Off (default): Channel name button unlit On: Assigned channel name button lit To change the dynamics effect being used at a time. Mic Guitar .*$*/ (6*5"3ʗ-*/&*/ Computer 64# 64 Mixer 1)0/&4 Live Internet broadcast Headphones For details about the audio flow in mixer settings on page 33. The signals input from all the output connectors...
... recording audio for dynamics effects Click a dynamics effect name to all the input connectors and the signals sent from the mixer in Stereo Mixed mode. Options Off (default): Channel name button unlit On: Assigned channel name button lit To change the dynamics effect being used at a time. Mic Guitar .*$*/ (6*5"3ʗ-*/&*/ Computer 64# 64 Mixer 1)0/&4 Live Internet broadcast Headphones For details about the audio flow in mixer settings on page 33. The signals input from all the output connectors...
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... level meters are sent to the left and right to adjust the balance of the master fader as a stereo pair. Windows PC: ctrl key Mac: command key 20 TASCAM US-1200 e Status display area This shows some of the odd-number channel was set to L15 and the even-numbered channel was set to the stereo bus. If the Mixer Mode setting on the REVERB button lights. Range: 0-127 (default: 127) Use...
... level meters are sent to the left and right to adjust the balance of the master fader as a stereo pair. Windows PC: ctrl key Mac: command key 20 TASCAM US-1200 e Status display area This shows some of the odd-number channel was set to L15 and the even-numbered channel was set to the stereo bus. If the Mixer Mode setting on the REVERB button lights. Range: 0-127 (default: 127) Use...
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... audio file and start playback. Then, click "Use this , the green check mark (4) appears next to the center (C). Use the "US-1200 (Core Audio)" option with applications downloaded from the computer's speakers or headphone jack. • By default, the mixer pan settings are set to "Speakers TASCAM US-1200". The speaker mark appears next to select it should make this setting, sound will be selected in the menu that the device has been changed. Application Guide Windows 8 and Windows...
... audio file and start playback. Then, click "Use this , the green check mark (4) appears next to the center (C). Use the "US-1200 (Core Audio)" option with applications downloaded from the computer's speakers or headphone jack. • By default, the mixer pan settings are set to "Speakers TASCAM US-1200". The speaker mark appears next to select it should make this setting, sound will be selected in the menu that the device has been changed. Application Guide Windows 8 and Windows...
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...; Applications used: • Antivirus software: • Wireless LAN use a USB hub. Conduct procedures 1-4 for Windows 8 or procedures 1-3 for Windows XP/7 to set on the application that you are using, you are still unable to resolve a problem, please contact TASCAM customer support with settings that is playing back. Always connect the unit directly to the computer. The audio output must be set the default device for detailed setting procedures. 28 TASCAM US-1200 Mac...
...; Applications used: • Antivirus software: • Wireless LAN use a USB hub. Conduct procedures 1-4 for Windows 8 or procedures 1-3 for Windows XP/7 to set on the application that you are using, you are still unable to resolve a problem, please contact TASCAM customer support with settings that is playing back. Always connect the unit directly to the computer. The audio output must be set the default device for detailed setting procedures. 28 TASCAM US-1200 Mac...
Release Notes
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... these units are as follows. Please turn on . D01228420E 1 TASCAM US-1200 Firmware: 1.00d1, Windows Driver: 1.02, Mac OS X Driver: 3.01 For information about the latest driver, check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). This is turned on the unit (US-1200) after the Mixer Mode was changed has been fixed. • A problem where turning off the US-1200 while the Mixer panel was active would restart when a Windows system sound played.
... these units are as follows. Please turn on . D01228420E 1 TASCAM US-1200 Firmware: 1.00d1, Windows Driver: 1.02, Mac OS X Driver: 3.01 For information about the latest driver, check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). This is turned on the unit (US-1200) after the Mixer Mode was changed has been fixed. • A problem where turning off the US-1200 while the Mixer panel was active would restart when a Windows system sound played.
Release Notes
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... file. 3 TASCAM US-1200 Firmware: 1.00d1, Windows Driver: 1.02, Mac OS X Driver: 3.01 See "Uninstalling the driver" in the Owner's Manual for instructions. 1. Download the latest driver (Ver. See "Uninstalling the driver" in the Owner's Manual for instructions. 1. Download the latest driver (Ver. com/). 2. Double-click the disc image file (.dmg file) you computer environment. After the installer launches, follow the instructions on the computer. Uncompress the driver zip file on the computer. Before installing the new driver...
... file. 3 TASCAM US-1200 Firmware: 1.00d1, Windows Driver: 1.02, Mac OS X Driver: 3.01 See "Uninstalling the driver" in the Owner's Manual for instructions. 1. Download the latest driver (Ver. See "Uninstalling the driver" in the Owner's Manual for instructions. 1. Download the latest driver (Ver. com/). 2. Double-click the disc image file (.dmg file) you computer environment. After the installer launches, follow the instructions on the computer. Uncompress the driver zip file on the computer. Before installing the new driver...
