TASCAM 2488MKII
3 − Names and functions of the 2488MKII
POWER switch
Turn the 2488MKII power ON and OFF. Follow shut
down procedures before turning power OFF (see “Shut
down” on page 13).
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IN jack
Connect the included power cord.
MIDI OUT jack
Sends Program Change and Control Change, MMC
commands, realtime messages (such as MTC),
common messages and other MIDI messages to
connected MIDI devices.
MIDI IN jack
Receives Program Change and Control Change messag-
es, MMC commands and other MIDI commands and
messages, from connected MIDI devices.
DIGITAL IN jack
Use this jack to receive an S/PDIF digital audio signal,
which can then be used as a pair of channel inputs (see
“Digital input assignment” on page 29).
DIGITAL OUT jack
Outputs the stereo bus signal as an S/PDIF format digi-
tal audio signal.
MONITOR OUT (L, R) jacks
Outputs the signal selected in the top panel monitor
section through these standard balanced 1/4" jacks.
STEREO OUT (L, R) jacks
Outputs stereo bus signal.
EFFECT SENDS (1, 2) jacks
Output effect sends signals 1 and 2.
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MIC/LINE (A–D) jacks
Analog input jacks for inputs A–D. These balanced jacks
accept both XLR connectors and standard 1/4" plugs.
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MIC/LINE (E–H) jacks
Analog input jacks for inputs E–H. These balanced
jacks accept standard 1/4" plugs.
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USB port
Use this port to connect the 2488MKII to a computer
using USB to exchange files, including audio files and
settings, with an attached computer.
Rear panel
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