Tascam 0US-4x4TP Reference Manual Download Page 3

TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4

 3

1 – Introduction

Features

 

o

24-bit/96kHz audio interface

 

o

Multiple

1

 analog signals (L/R) can be input simultaneously 

and output to a computer by USB at the same time

 

o

Multiple XLR mic inputs (balanced

2

) and standard TRS jack 

inputs (balanced

3

/unbalanced

4

)

 

o

Electric guitars and basses, for example, can be connected to 

the standard TS jack inputs when the MIC/LINE INST switch 

is set to INST (instrument input)

5

 

o

Balanced stereo line

6

 and headphone

7

 outputs

 

o

MIDI IN and OUT connectors

 

o

Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring with low 

latency

 

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USB port (USB-B type, USB 2.0 standard)
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a 

computer. To connect to an iOS device, use a Lightning to 

USB Camera Adapter made by Apple Inc.

CAUTION

When using a US-2x2 that is connected to a computer, it will 

operate using USB bus power.
Since the power supply is insufficient when using the 

unit connected by USB to an iOS device, however, please 

purchase a separate external power supply device for this 

use.

 

(When using a US-4x4, always connect the included AC 

adapter.)

 

o

Software mixer function convenient for live broadcasting and 

karaoke (for Windows) 

 

o

DAW software included 

1

US-2x2: 2 inputs, US-4x4: 4 inputs 

2

XLR-3-31 equivalent 

 

  US-2x2: 2 inputs, US-4x4: 4 inputs

 

  The US-2x2 has XLR/TRS combo jacks

3

Standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS stereo jack

 

  (MIC/LINE INST switch set to MIC/LINE)

 

  US-2x2: 2 inputs, US-4x4: 4 inputs

4

Standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS stereo jack

 

 (MIC/LINE INST switch set to INST)

 

  US-2x2/US-4x4: both 2 inputs

5

Only IN1-IN2 on the US-4x4

6

Standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS stereo jack

 

  US-2x2: 2 outputs, US-4x4: 4 outputs

7

Standard 6.3mm (1/4") stereo jack

 

  US-2x2: 1 output, US-4x4: 2 outputs

 

8

Note about computer operation

If you are unsure about anything related to the basic operation 

of a computer when it is mentioned in an explanation in this 

manual, please refer to the computer operation manual.
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be 

installed on the computer.
For details about software installation, see “Installing the

dedicated software” on page 6.

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

 

o

Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are 

written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob.

 

o

Information shown on the computer display is written like 

this “OK”.

 

o

Additional information is provided as necessary as tips, notes 

and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special 

cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, 

damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

Trademarks and copyrights

 

o

TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in 

the U.S. and other countries.

 

o

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media 

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

 

o

Apple, Mac, OS X and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

 

o

IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. 

and other countries and is used under license.

 

o

ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

 

o

Other company names, product names and logos in this 

document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of 

their respective owners.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download this Reference Manual and the Owner’s 

Manual necessary for this unit from the TEAC Global Site (

http://

teac-global.com/

).

1. 

Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

2. 

In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired 

language to open the Downloads website page for that 

language.

NOTE

If the desired language does not appear, click Other 

Languages.

3. 

Click the product name in the “Search by Model Name” 

section to open the Downloads page for that product.

4. 

Select and download the Owner’s Manual that are needed.

Summary of Contents for 0US-4x4TP

Page 1: ...D01236020G US 2x2 US 4x4 USB Audio MIDI Interface REFERENCE MANUAL Before connecting this unit to a computer you must download and install dedicated software on the computer...

Page 2: ...d other audio equipment 12 Analog record players 12 Monitor speakers 12 Headphones 12 MIDI connections 12 Connecting with iOS devices 12 6 Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings Panel 13 Win...

Page 3: ...n an explanation in this manual please refer to the computer operation manual To use this unit with a computer dedicated software must be installed on the computer For details about software installat...

Page 4: ...when a dynamic mic or other mic that does not require it is connected could damage this unit and connected equipment When using condenser mics that require phantom power and dynamic mics together be...

Page 5: ...connect the unit to a computer Supports USB 2 0 CAUTION When using a US 2x2 that is connected to a computer it will receive power from the computer s USB port Depending on the computer the USB port mi...

Page 6: ...the operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site http teac global com o o On a Windows computer this will install the Windows driver and Settings Panel application o o Installing the dedic...

Page 7: ...Mac dedicated software NOTE Before starting to install the Mac dedicated software quit other applications While installing the Mac dedicated software a warning message like this might appear US 2x2_U...

Page 8: ...ht click the file and click Open Click the Open button if the following security warning message appears US 2x2_US 4x4 Installer dmg can t be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Stor...

Page 9: ...tware do this after installing the firmware update Uninstalling the dedicated software NOTE Normally there is no need to uninstall the dedicated software Follow these procedures if a problem occurs or...

Page 10: ...l power supply device use one with the following specifications Power supply voltage 5 V Power supply current 700 mA or more Using a power supply device with specifications other than the above could...

Page 11: ...ipment set the GAIN LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their lowest values Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing Micro...

Page 12: ...DI connections Connect sound modules keyboards synthesizers drum machines and other MIDI devices to the unit in the following manner o o If you want to monitor sound from a MIDI device connect its out...

Page 13: ...able for specific operations Settings Make detailed settings for the US 2x2 or US 4x4 on this page Custom Make software mixer settings HOME page Windows Settings Panel screen 1 Status display area Thi...

Page 14: ...HONES jacks Computer Out 3 4 US 4x4 only Only the Computer Out 3 4 signals sent from the computer by USB are output from the LINE OUT BALANCED and PHONES jacks NOTE Set the MONITOR BALANCE knob all th...

Page 15: ...the audio from the left side can be handled when using some applications When using an application like this audio from the right side cannot be transmitted or recorded Set to Mono to mix both left an...

Page 16: ...n an input is off signals on that channel will not be input 4 Line Outputs items LINE OUT 1 2 i i Select the signals output from the unit s LINE OUT 1 2 and PHONES 1 and 2 jacks on US 4x4 jacks LINE O...

Page 17: ...e firmware is released a notification about automatic updating will appear when the Settings Panel is launched Settings Panel update notification Firmware update notification Click the Update now butt...

Page 18: ...res to open the Control Panel Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Right click the Windows Start button and select Control Panel Windows 7 Left click the Windows Start button and select Control Panel from the Start...

Page 19: ...CAM US 4x4 Audio Device to select it and right click or control click it Then click Use this device for sound output in the pop up menu The speaker mark appears next to TASCAM US 2x2 Audio Device or T...

Page 20: ...for details Settings in standalone mode When operating in standalone mode input signals pass through the built in digital mixer and output selector which are set at fixed values and are output from t...

Page 21: ...umber Range Thru Velocity Note on Thru Note off Aftertouch Polyphonic Thru Channel Pitch bend Thru Control change Thru Program change Thru Setting range System exclusive Thru System common Position Th...

Page 22: ...unit directly to a USB port on the computer o o If the above methods do not resolve the problem connect the unit to a different USB port on the computer 8 8 I cannot hear any sound even when audio is...

Page 23: ...ystem icon o o In Windows 8 1 right click the ordinary Start screen Metro user interface screen and then click All apps Then right click Computer and select Properties o o In Windows 7 right click Com...

Page 24: ...57 dB Analog outputs Line Outputs balanced US 2x2 LINE OUT 1 2 US 4x4 LINE OUT 1 4 Connectors 6 3mm 1 4 standard TRS stereo jacks Tip HOT Ring COLD Sleeve GND Output impedance 110 Rated output level...

Page 25: ...10 or later OS X Mavericks 10 9 1 or later OS X Mountain Lion 10 8 4 or later Computer hardware requirements Mac with a USB 2 0 port CPU processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 G...

Page 26: ...R o Churubusco 364 Colonia Del Carmen Delegaci n Coyoac n CP 04100 M xico DF M xico TEAC UK Ltd http tascam eu Phone 44 8451 302511 2 Huxley Road Surrey Research Park Guildford GU2 7RE United Kingdom...

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