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TASCAM  US-1x2

2 – Names and functions of parts

Front panel

PHANTOM indicator

The indicator lights when the phantom power switch (

o

) of 

the rear panel is set to ON.

SIG indicators

The SIG indicators light green when signals (of at least −32 
dBFS) are input through the IN1/IN2/LINE IN L-R jacks (

8

/

9

/

u

).

PEAK indicators

The PEAK indicators light red when signals that are about to 
distort (−1 dBFS or higher) are input through the IN1/IN2/

LINE IN L-R jacks (

8

/

9

/

u

).

GAIN knobs

Use to adjust the input levels of the IN1/IN2 jacks (

8

/

9

).

LINE OUT knob

Use to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT L-R jacks (

i

).

PHONES knob

Use to adjust the output level of the PHONES jack (

q

).

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with 
the PHONES knob. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud 
noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trou-
ble.

USB indicator

This lights when the USB connection is working.

IN1 jack

This mic level XLR jack is balanced input jack.

IN2 jack

This input jack is standard TRS jack.
Use the LINE/INST switch (

0

) on the front of the unit to en-

able balanced line (LINE) input or unbalanced (INST) input 
for the standard TRS jacks.

LINE/INST switch

Set according to the IN2 jack (

9

) input sources.

Set to LINE when connecting electronic instruments, audio 
devices and similar equipment. Set to INST when connecting 
an electric guitar, electric bass or other equipment with high 
output impedance.

PHONES jack

Use this standard stereo phone jack to connect stereo head-
phones. This jack outputs the same signal of the rear panel as 
the LINE OUT L–R jacks(

i

).

Use an adapter to connect headphones with a mini plug.

Rear panel

DC IN 5V connector (Micro USB type)

When connected to an iOS device or other equipment that 
cannot power this unit, you must use a USB power adapter, 
mobile battery or other power supply. See “When using an 
iOS device” on page 9 for details.

Kensington Security Slot

USB port (USB-B type)

Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a comput-
er or an iOS device. (Supports USB 2.0)

DIRECT MONITOR switch

Set this to ON when you want to monitor the input source 
directly.
When set to ON, you will be able to set the input source vol-
ume (Low/Mid/High) using the Settings Panel application 
described below. See “Adjusting the monitoring balance” on 
page 11 for details.

INPUT SELECT switch

Set according to the input sources.
Set to FRONT when connecting to IN1/IN2 jacks (

8

/

9

) of 

the front panel. Set to REAR when connecting to LINE IN L-R 
jacks (

u

) of the rear panel.

LINE IN L-R jacks

These RCA pin jacks are analog line inputs.

LINE OUT L-R jacks

These RCA pin jacks are analog line outputs.

o

 Phantom power switch

Use this switch to p48V phantom power to the IN1 
jack (

8

).

Summary of Contents for US-1x2

Page 1: ...D01321920A US 1x2 USB Audio Interface REFERENCE MANUAL Before connecting this unit to a computer you must download and install dedicated software on the computer...

Page 2: ...evices 10 Audio connections 10 Adjusting the monitoring balance 11 5 Using the Settings Panel 12 Opening the Settings Panel 12 Windows 12 Mac 12 Windows Settings Panel overview 12 Home page 12 Setting...

Page 3: ...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 installati...

Page 4: ...tronic instruments audio devices and similar equipment Set to INST when connecting an electric guitar electric bass or other equipment with high output impedance q PHONES jack Use this standard stereo...

Page 5: ...om the TEAC Global Site http teac glob al com 0 0On a Windows computer this will install the Windows driver and Settings Panel application 0 0Installing the dedicated software on a Mac will install on...

Page 6: ...splay and click Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Up date to stop the search Installing the Mac dedicated software NOTE i i Install the Mac dedicated software on the computer before connecti...

Page 7: ...security warning might be shown US 1x2_ Installer pkg can t be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store In this case click the OK button to close the message Then control click or r...

Page 8: ...fter updating the software and or firmware When installing a firmware update immediately after software do this after installing the firmware update Uninstalling the dedicated software NOTE Normally t...

Page 9: ...e could cause malfunction overheating fire or other problems If anything abnormal occurs stop use and contact the retailer where you purchased the unit or a TASCAM customer support service to request...

Page 10: ...mics while phantom power is on Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment i i Set the LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their minimum val ues before turning phant...

Page 11: ...and the output signals from the computer Use the DIRECT MONITOR switch on the back of the unit and the Settings Panel Input Volume item to adjust the balance DIRECT MONITOR switch setting on back of...

Page 12: ...e This page shows a variety of information and allows the selection of presets suitable for specific opera tions Settings Make detailed settings for the US 1x2 on this page Custom Make software mixer...

Page 13: ...signals on that channel will not be input 4 Buffer Size item Windows Only Set the size of the buffer used when audio input and output signals are transferred to and from the computer Smaller buffer s...

Page 14: ...pplications When using an application like this audio from the right side cannot be transmit ted or recorded Set to Mono to mix both left and right signals to mono and transmit that sound to the compu...

Page 15: ...jacks 3 Audio Input ON Turn input on off for each channel separately o o Turn an input on by putting a check in its checkbox When an input is on signals on that channel will be input o o Turn an input...

Page 16: ...are 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 button if y...

Page 17: ...it to open the menu select Dis able and uncheck Show Disabled Devices Windows Media Player 1 Open the OS Control Panel NOTE Follow these procedures to open the Control Panel Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Rig...

Page 18: ...open the Audio Devices window 2 Click US 1x2 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 US 1x2 NOT...

Page 19: ...ne 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 the output jacks In addition when...

Page 20: ...on the computer I cannot hear any sound even when audio is played back on the computer Check the status of the unit s connection with the computer Moreover if you make the following settings sound wil...

Page 21: ...f the Ad vanced tab of the System Properties window 4 In the Visual Effects tab of the Performance Options window select Adjust for best performance 0 0Power Options 1 Open the Control Panel using the...

Page 22: ...um input level 6 dBV 1 9953 Vrms Analog audio output ratings LINE OUT L R outputs Unbalanced Connectors RCA pin jacks Output impedance 100 Nominal output level 10 dBV 0 316 Vrms Maximum output level 6...

Page 23: ...rocessor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 GB or more Apple iOS devices Apple iOS device running iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers Windows ASIO2 0 WDM Mac Core Audio iOS device C...

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