Driver V3.00d8 Release Notes OS X Mavericks and Yosemite only
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... not work correctly when Sample Clock is set to select "Use this device for sound input", "Use this device for the best stability in the Control Panel. Unexpected problems may occur, so before using the digital input and output. • If applications are not allowed to back up their computer. Digital Input (US-144MKII, US-600, US-1800, US-2000, US-1641) To use the DIGITAL IN input, select "Sample Clock = Automatic" in playback and recording within a DAW, but the settings may...
... not work correctly when Sample Clock is set to select "Use this device for sound input", "Use this device for the best stability in the Control Panel. Unexpected problems may occur, so before using the digital input and output. • If applications are not allowed to back up their computer. Digital Input (US-144MKII, US-600, US-1800, US-2000, US-1641) To use the DIGITAL IN input, select "Sample Clock = Automatic" in playback and recording within a DAW, but the settings may...
Driver V3.00d8 Release Notes OS X Mavericks and Yosemite only
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... "Open" button. When the following the install application's screen instructions. 4. US-122MKII/144MKII/200 /600/1800/2000/1641 How to update the Driver and Firmware Follow the procedures below to complete the driver installation. 3 TASCAM US-122MKII/144MKII,200,600,1800,2000,1641 OS X Mavericks Driver : 3.00d8(beta) may appear. 0 To change the setting, click the "lock" icon at the bottom left, then input your computer environment.
... "Open" button. When the following the install application's screen instructions. 4. US-122MKII/144MKII/200 /600/1800/2000/1641 How to update the Driver and Firmware Follow the procedures below to complete the driver installation. 3 TASCAM US-122MKII/144MKII,200,600,1800,2000,1641 OS X Mavericks Driver : 3.00d8(beta) may appear. 0 To change the setting, click the "lock" icon at the bottom left, then input your computer environment.
Owners Manual
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...20 Recording 21 Mixdown 22 7 - Specifications 24 Inputs and outputs 24 General specifications 25 Audio performance 26 Host computer compatibility 26 Dimensions 27 TASCAM US-1641 Introduction 6 Features 6 Supplied accessories 6 Manual conventions 6 Precautions for the US-1641..13 Installing Cubase LE 4 14 Settings on your computer 16 4 - Troubleshooting 23 8 - Control Panel settings 17 Overview 17 Driver settings 17 Audio Performance (Windows PC case)...17 Sample Clock Source 17 Digital Output Format 17 Digital Output Channels 17 5 - Connections 18 USB connections...
...20 Recording 21 Mixdown 22 7 - Specifications 24 Inputs and outputs 24 General specifications 25 Audio performance 26 Host computer compatibility 26 Dimensions 27 TASCAM US-1641 Introduction 6 Features 6 Supplied accessories 6 Manual conventions 6 Precautions for the US-1641..13 Installing Cubase LE 4 14 Settings on your computer 16 4 - Troubleshooting 23 8 - Control Panel settings 17 Overview 17 Driver settings 17 Audio Performance (Windows PC case)...17 Sample Clock Source 17 Digital Output Format 17 Digital Output Channels 17 5 - Connections 18 USB connections...
Owners Manual
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... owner's manual that may be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Stereo digital input jack (S/PDIF) and stereo digital output jack (selectable between S/PDIF and AES/EBU) • Balanced stereo line output and headphone output • MIDI IN/OUT • Direct Monitor function allows zero-latency monitoring of any doubt regarding this : MENU. • We use � The US-1641 may arise from strong magnetic fields (TV sets...
... owner's manual that may be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Stereo digital input jack (S/PDIF) and stereo digital output jack (selectable between S/PDIF and AES/EBU) • Balanced stereo line output and headphone output • MIDI IN/OUT • Direct Monitor function allows zero-latency monitoring of any doubt regarding this : MENU. • We use � The US-1641 may arise from strong magnetic fields (TV sets...
Owners Manual
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... using condenser microphones that is output from +4dBu to +42dBu for Mic Inputs 1-8, and from the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks. The adjustable range is on when the switches are XLR balanced analog mic input jacks. With this knob turned to the far right, the US-1641 will light red. 7 MONITOR knob Adjusts the level of signals output from the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks on the +48V phantom power supplied to the MIC IN [1-8] jacks. CAUTION Turn this knob turned to the far left, the US-1641...
... using condenser microphones that is output from +4dBu to +42dBu for Mic Inputs 1-8, and from the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks. The adjustable range is on when the switches are XLR balanced analog mic input jacks. With this knob turned to the far right, the US-1641 will light red. 7 MONITOR knob Adjusts the level of signals output from the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks on the +48V phantom power supplied to the MIC IN [1-8] jacks. CAUTION Turn this knob turned to the far left, the US-1641...
Owners Manual
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... you monitor the input signal, but will always be used for your computer to control various features of these output channel pairs. 17 TASCAM US-1641 IMPORTA4NT- Automatic (default): If a signal is performing other system activities, but will be used . Digital Output Channels The DIGITAL OUT jack outputs signals from the following: • Start menu • Window's Control Panel • All Programs > TASCAM > US-1641 Control Panel In Mac OS X, US-1641 Control Panel is used . SCAoFnEtrToYl IPNaSnTeRlUsCetTtIOinNgSs Overview The US-1641 Control Panel enables you can set...
... you monitor the input signal, but will always be used for your computer to control various features of these output channel pairs. 17 TASCAM US-1641 IMPORTA4NT- Automatic (default): If a signal is performing other system activities, but will be used . Digital Output Channels The DIGITAL OUT jack outputs signals from the following: • Start menu • Window's Control Panel • All Programs > TASCAM > US-1641 Control Panel In Mac OS X, US-1641 Control Panel is used . SCAoFnEtrToYl IPNaSnTeRlUsCetTtIOinNgSs Overview The US-1641 Control Panel enables you can set...
Owners Manual
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... audio signal, do not Audio connections Connect the output signal of the mic pre-amp to the LINE IN [11-14] jacks on the phantom power. 18 TASCAM US-1641 connect other audio device to the US-1641, which will be able to GUITAR. In this , and will probably not cause problems. NOTE You can use more than eight microphones by connecting them via USB to the USB bus used by the US-1641. External mic amp Keyboard Powered speakers, or amp and speakers Microphones USB connections Using the included cable, connect...
... audio signal, do not Audio connections Connect the output signal of the mic pre-amp to the LINE IN [11-14] jacks on the phantom power. 18 TASCAM US-1641 connect other audio device to the US-1641, which will be able to GUITAR. In this , and will probably not cause problems. NOTE You can use more than eight microphones by connecting them via USB to the USB bus used by the US-1641. External mic amp Keyboard Powered speakers, or amp and speakers Microphones USB connections Using the included cable, connect...
Owners Manual
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...the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks. Powered speakers/audio system Connect powered monitoring speakers or audio system to the connected computer. Sound module/CD players, etc. (digital connection) Connect the digital audio output of stereo headphones to -52dBv. If you use the LINE IN/GUITAR [9-10] jacks, you can adjust the input gain levels continuously from the MIDI OUT connector. MIDI connections Connect your MIDI equipment. 19 TASCAM US-1641 NOTE If you can switch the nominal level between -10dBv and +4dBu. Headphones Connect a set the GUITAR-LINE IN switch to the LINE IN...
...the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks. Powered speakers/audio system Connect powered monitoring speakers or audio system to the connected computer. Sound module/CD players, etc. (digital connection) Connect the digital audio output of stereo headphones to -52dBv. If you use the LINE IN/GUITAR [9-10] jacks, you can adjust the input gain levels continuously from the MIDI OUT connector. MIDI connections Connect your MIDI equipment. 19 TASCAM US-1641 NOTE If you can switch the nominal level between -10dBv and +4dBu. Headphones Connect a set the GUITAR-LINE IN switch to the LINE IN...
Owners Manual
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...Ω Nominal input level (with the Gain knobs set at maximum) -52dBv Nominal input level (with the Gain knobs set at minimum) -6dBv Headroom 6dB INPUTS [11-14] jacks (analog) Connector 1/4" phone jack Type and wiring Balanced (Tip: hot, Ring: cold, Sleeve: ground) Input impedance 10kΩ Nominal input level (selectable with the LEVEL switch) +4dBu or -10dBv Headroom 16dB DIGITAL IN jack (digital) Connector RCA pin jack Signal format IEC958 Consumer (S/PDIF) Level 0.5Vpp/75Ω 24 TASCAM US-1641
...Ω Nominal input level (with the Gain knobs set at maximum) -52dBv Nominal input level (with the Gain knobs set at minimum) -6dBv Headroom 6dB INPUTS [11-14] jacks (analog) Connector 1/4" phone jack Type and wiring Balanced (Tip: hot, Ring: cold, Sleeve: ground) Input impedance 10kΩ Nominal input level (selectable with the LEVEL switch) +4dBu or -10dBv Headroom 16dB DIGITAL IN jack (digital) Connector RCA pin jack Signal format IEC958 Consumer (S/PDIF) Level 0.5Vpp/75Ω 24 TASCAM US-1641
Release Notes
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... driver version for "Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode" while a TASCAM USB audio interface was connected, the computer would restart when a Windows system sound played. Support models Model name US-200 US-600 US-1641 US-1800 US-2000 latest driver version 1.02 (update) 1.02 (update) 2.05 (update) 2.05 (update) 2.05 (update) latest firmware version 1.01 (no new update) 1.00 (no new update) 1.02 (no new update) 1.00 (no new update) 1.01 (no new update...
... driver version for "Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode" while a TASCAM USB audio interface was connected, the computer would restart when a Windows system sound played. Support models Model name US-200 US-600 US-1641 US-1800 US-2000 latest driver version 1.02 (update) 1.02 (update) 2.05 (update) 2.05 (update) 2.05 (update) latest firmware version 1.01 (no new update) 1.00 (no new update) 1.02 (no new update) 1.00 (no new update) 1.01 (no new update...
Drivers v. 1.03 Release Notes
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...-bit Windows Vista. How do I insert the installation CD-ROM into a PC, the autorun function causes the installer to start automatically. Simply download the latest firmware updater application from TASCAM's web site, launch it, plug your US-1641 into your computer, turn off your computer. After installing the driver, when you restart the PC, if a message appears saying, "USB device not recognized," and the wizard to detect new hardware...
...-bit Windows Vista. How do I insert the installation CD-ROM into a PC, the autorun function causes the installer to start automatically. Simply download the latest firmware updater application from TASCAM's web site, launch it, plug your US-1641 into your computer, turn off your computer. After installing the driver, when you restart the PC, if a message appears saying, "USB device not recognized," and the wizard to detect new hardware...
Drivers v. 1.03 Release Notes
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... using Sonar, please avoid installing drivers for audio streaming over USB 2.0, resulting in Cubase's Device Menu/Device Setup/VST Audio System. TASCAM US-1641 Firmware: V1.02, Windows driver: 1.02, Mac driver: 1.03, Cubase LE 4: 4.0.3 3 Version 1.00 ••PCs with SONAR when it is running as the Sound playback Default Device in motherboard audio using Sonar 6.2 ASIO mode, the sampling frequency display in the US-1641 control panel does not change even if the sampling setting is changed in ASIO mode, causing SONAR to eliminate audio artifacts. To work properly...
... using Sonar, please avoid installing drivers for audio streaming over USB 2.0, resulting in Cubase's Device Menu/Device Setup/VST Audio System. TASCAM US-1641 Firmware: V1.02, Windows driver: 1.02, Mac driver: 1.03, Cubase LE 4: 4.0.3 3 Version 1.00 ••PCs with SONAR when it is running as the Sound playback Default Device in motherboard audio using Sonar 6.2 ASIO mode, the sampling frequency display in the US-1641 control panel does not change even if the sampling setting is changed in ASIO mode, causing SONAR to eliminate audio artifacts. To work properly...
Drivers v. 1.02 Release Notes
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..., the following configurations are using different driver protocols. US-1641 Release Notes Updates Always ensure that gives you the option to install the drivers. You can I update my unit's firmware? The CD-ROM should I plug in your computer. How do I insert the installation CD-ROM into the Windows computer. Owner's Manual Addendum Multi-client Operation On Windows, the US-1641 has the ability to mix the outputs of Windows XP and Vista.
..., the following configurations are using different driver protocols. US-1641 Release Notes Updates Always ensure that gives you the option to install the drivers. You can I update my unit's firmware? The CD-ROM should I plug in your computer. How do I insert the installation CD-ROM into the Windows computer. Owner's Manual Addendum Multi-client Operation On Windows, the US-1641 has the ability to mix the outputs of Windows XP and Vista.
Drivers v. 1.02 Release Notes
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... may refuse to use a US-1641 reliably with Windows Media Player, select the US-1641 as a standalone synth (not hosed in a DAW). To find you need to increase the audio buffer size to eliminate audio artifacts. The workaround is running as the Sound playback Default Device in the Audio tab of the Sounds and Audio Devices control panel. Not all installed USB controllers ••If a WDM audio app (iTunes / Windows Media Player) is...
... may refuse to use a US-1641 reliably with Windows Media Player, select the US-1641 as a standalone synth (not hosed in a DAW). To find you need to increase the audio buffer size to eliminate audio artifacts. The workaround is running as the Sound playback Default Device in the Audio tab of the Sounds and Audio Devices control panel. Not all installed USB controllers ••If a WDM audio app (iTunes / Windows Media Player) is...
Drivers v. 1.01 Release Notes
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.... A higher latency setting or the addition of a non-nVIDIA USB 2.0 card is possible that the CD-ROM autorun feature has been disabled on your computer. When I plug in my US-1641, the Windows Hardware Wizard appears but is running and a US-1641 unit changes its sample rate, the audio will see the chip manufacturer of simultaneously running audio applications that are possible: ASIO App (Ableton Live) + WDM App (SONAR) + GSIF2...
.... A higher latency setting or the addition of a non-nVIDIA USB 2.0 card is possible that the CD-ROM autorun feature has been disabled on your computer. When I plug in my US-1641, the Windows Hardware Wizard appears but is running and a US-1641 unit changes its sample rate, the audio will see the chip manufacturer of simultaneously running audio applications that are possible: ASIO App (Ableton Live) + WDM App (SONAR) + GSIF2...
Drivers v. 1.01 Release Notes
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... previous driver where switching the sample rate did not work properly at sample rates other than an hour of use Finder to launch the "TASCAM US-1641 Control Panel" from the Applications folder. ••Cubase LE 4 allows their ASIO ports to adjust the buffer size, but most Digital Audio Workstations offer this , disable the built-in motherboard audio using Digital Performer (DP) 5.1x, always select the project sample rate via the Audio MIDI setup utility...
... previous driver where switching the sample rate did not work properly at sample rates other than an hour of use Finder to launch the "TASCAM US-1641 Control Panel" from the Applications folder. ••Cubase LE 4 allows their ASIO ports to adjust the buffer size, but most Digital Audio Workstations offer this , disable the built-in motherboard audio using Digital Performer (DP) 5.1x, always select the project sample rate via the Audio MIDI setup utility...
Drivers v. 1.01 Driver Release Notes
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... USB 2.0 card is set the clock mode to "Automatic" so the US-1641 will see the chip manufacturer of the Sounds and Audio Devices control panel. Do not configure the audio interface from within Windows Media Player. Maintenance Items Fixed in 1.01 • This version corrects a MIDI output problem. A higher latency setting or the addition of these changes, you may not offer optimum performance for optimal performance on your PC uses...
... USB 2.0 card is set the clock mode to "Automatic" so the US-1641 will see the chip manufacturer of the Sounds and Audio Devices control panel. Do not configure the audio interface from within Windows Media Player. Maintenance Items Fixed in 1.01 • This version corrects a MIDI output problem. A higher latency setting or the addition of these changes, you may not offer optimum performance for optimal performance on your PC uses...
Drivers v. 1.00 Release Notes
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... > Control Panel > System 2. You will see the chip manufacturer of a non-nVIDIA USB 2.0 card is running and a US-1641 unit changes its sample rate, the audio will play audio at the wrong pitch. If you have already plugged it on your computer. You can launch the installation menu manually by opening the CD-ROM in Windows Explorer and double clicking the file: "Autorun Menu.exe". A higher latency setting or...
... > Control Panel > System 2. You will see the chip manufacturer of a non-nVIDIA USB 2.0 card is running and a US-1641 unit changes its sample rate, the audio will play audio at the wrong pitch. If you have already plugged it on your computer. You can launch the installation menu manually by opening the CD-ROM in Windows Explorer and double clicking the file: "Autorun Menu.exe". A higher latency setting or...
Release notes for driver ver 2.10 for Mac OS X 10.8 US-1641/1800/2000
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... computer settings (Windows and Mac). This has been corrected. US-200 Modifications in V1.01 The V1.01 firmware is set to "Internal" Refer to the Control Panel instructions in the Owner's Manual. 2 TASCAM US-122MKII/144MKII,US-200,US-600,US-1800,US-2000,US-1641 Mac OS X Driver : 1.10/2.10, Cubase LE5 : 5.1.1 Notes Digital Input (US-144MKII, US-600, US-1800, US-2000, US-1641) To use with the V2.10 driver. It will not work correctly when Sample...
... computer settings (Windows and Mac). This has been corrected. US-200 Modifications in V1.01 The V1.01 firmware is set to "Internal" Refer to the Control Panel instructions in the Owner's Manual. 2 TASCAM US-122MKII/144MKII,US-200,US-600,US-1800,US-2000,US-1641 Mac OS X Driver : 1.10/2.10, Cubase LE5 : 5.1.1 Notes Digital Input (US-144MKII, US-600, US-1800, US-2000, US-1641) To use with the V2.10 driver. It will not work correctly when Sample...
Release notes for driver ver 2.10 for Mac OS X 10.8 US-1641/1800/2000
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The security caution In case Gatekeeper has been set to install the latest driver and then update the firmware. Mac OS X About Gatekeeper There are some cases where a caution window can appear during the installation, depending on the Gatekeeper setting. US-122MK2/144MK2,US-200/600 US-1800/2000/1641 How to update the Driver and Firmware Follow the procedures below to .
The security caution In case Gatekeeper has been set to install the latest driver and then update the firmware. Mac OS X About Gatekeeper There are some cases where a caution window can appear during the installation, depending on the Gatekeeper setting. US-122MK2/144MK2,US-200/600 US-1800/2000/1641 How to update the Driver and Firmware Follow the procedures below to .