Tascam us-2x2, Reference Manual

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TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4
Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................3
Features ..........................................................................................3
Conventions used in this manual ..........................................3
2 – Names and functions of parts ..................4
Front panel ....................................................................................4
Rear panel ......................................................................................5
3 – Installation ................................................6
System requirements .................................................................6
Windows ............................................................................ 6
Mac OS X ............................................................................ 6
Apple iOS devices ........................................................... 6
Supported audio drivers .............................................. 6
Installing the dedicated software .........................................6
Installing the Windows driver .................................... 6
Installing the Mac OS X Settings Panel ................... 7
Working with Gatekeeper............................................ 8
Uninstalling the dedicated software ....................... 9
4 – Preparation ..............................................10
Connecting the power ............................................................10
Changing the outlet plug (US-4x4 only) ..............10
5 – Connections .............................................11
Connecting other equipment .............................................. 11
Computer connections ........................................................... 11
Audio connections.................................................................... 11
Microphones ..................................................................11
Guitar .................................................................................11
Electronic instruments and other audio
equipment .......................................................................11
Analog record players ................................................. 11
Monitor speakers ..........................................................12
Headphones ...................................................................12
MIDI connections ......................................................................12
Connecting with iOS devices ................................................12
6 – Using the Settings Panel ........................13
Opening the Settings Panel ..................................................13
Settings Panel screen ...............................................................13
7 – Standalone Mode ....................................15
Overview ......................................................................................15
Settings in standalone mode ................................................15
Settings Panel settings ...............................................15
8 – Application Guide ...................................16
Default settings in SONAR LE and Ableton Live Lite ....16
Windows Media Player ............................................................16
Mac OS X and iTunes ................................................................17
9 – MIDI Implementation Chart ...................18
10 – Troubleshooting ...................................19
11 – Specifications ........................................21
Audio resolution ........................................................................21
Analog inputs .................................................................21
Analog outputs ..............................................................21
Control input/output ratings ....................................21
Audio performance ......................................................21
Computer system requirements ..........................................22
Windows ..........................................................................22
Mac OS X ..........................................................................22
iOS devices ......................................................................22
Supported audio drivers ............................................22
General ..........................................................................................22
Dimensional drawings .............................................................22