Tascam 208i Series, Reference Manual

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TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i
Contents
1 - Introduction ........................................................................ 3
Features .......................................................................................................3
Conventions used in this manual.......................................................3
Trademarks .................................................................................................3
2 - Names and Functions of Parts ........................................... 4
Front panel .................................................................................................4
Rear panel ...................................................................................................5
3 - Installation .......................................................................... 6
System requirements .............................................................................6
Windows .................................................................................................6
macOS .....................................................................................................6
Apple iOS devices ...............................................................................6
Supported audio drivers ...................................................................6
Installing the dedicated software ......................................................7
Installing the Windows dedicated software ..............................7
Installing the Mac dedicated software ........................................8
Working with Gatekeeper ................................................................8
Uninstalling the dedicated software ................................................9
Uninstalling the Windows dedicated software ........................9
Uninstalling the Mac dedicated software ..................................9
4 - Preparation ....................................................................... 10
Connecting the power ........................................................................ 10
Changing the outlet plug .............................................................. 10
Connecting other equipment .......................................................... 11
Connecting with a computer ....................................................... 11
Connecting with iOS devices ....................................................... 11
Audio connections ........................................................................... 11
MIDI connections ............................................................................. 12
5 - Using the Settings Panel .................................................. 13
Opening the Settings Panel .............................................................. 13
Windows .............................................................................................. 13
Mac ........................................................................................................ 13
Settings Panel overview ..................................................................... 13
MIXER page ........................................................................................ 13
LINK button overview ..................................................................... 19
INFORMATION page ........................................................................ 20
ROUTING page .................................................................................. 21
Monitor Control screen (SERIES 208i only) .............................. 22
Using the Settings Panel View menu ........................................ 22
Initializing the Settings Panel ...................................................... 23
Resetting the reverb settings ....................................................... 23
Using the SceneMemory menu ....................................................... 24
Using the SceneMemory menu .................................................. 24
Loading Settings Panel settings ................................................. 25
Changing scene memory names ................................................ 25
Resetting all scene memories ...................................................... 26
Saving Settings Panel settings to the unit .............................. 26
Notification function ........................................................................... 27
Automatic software and firmware update function ................ 27
6 - Application Guide ............................................................. 28
DAW software......................................................................................... 28
Bundled DAW software .................................................................. 28
Other DAW software ....................................................................... 28
Windows Media Player ........................................................................ 28
macOS and iTunes ................................................................................ 28
iOS .............................................................................................................. 28
7 - Standalone Mode ............................................................. 29
Overview .................................................................................................. 29
Settings in standalone mode ........................................................... 29
Various settings ................................................................................. 29
8 - MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................. 30
9 - Troubleshooting ............................................................... 31
10 - Specifications .................................................................. 33
General ..................................................................................................... 33
Inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 33
Analog inputs .................................................................................... 33
Analog outputs ................................................................................. 33
Digital audio input ratings ............................................................ 33
Control input/output ...................................................................... 33
Audio performance .............................................................................. 34
Computer system requirements ..................................................... 34
Windows .............................................................................................. 34
Mac ........................................................................................................ 34
iOS device ........................................................................................... 34
Supported audio drivers ................................................................ 34
General ..................................................................................................... 35
Dimensional drawings ........................................................................ 36
Block diagrams ...................................................................................... 37