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TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4

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1 – Introduction

Features

•  24-bit/96kHz audio interface

•  Multiple

1

 analog signals (L/R) can be input simultaneously 

and output to a computer by USB at the same time

•  Multiple XLR mic inputs (balanced

2

) and standard phone 

jack inputs (balanced

3

/unbalanced

4

)

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

to the standard phone jack inputs when the MIC/LINE INST 

switch is set to INST (instrument input)

5

•  Balanced stereo line

6

 and headphone

7

 outputs

•  MIDI IN and OUT connectors

•  Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring with 

low latency

•  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.
However, the power supply will be insufficient when using 

the unit connected to an iOS device by USB, so you will need 

to purchase a separate AC adapter designed for use with 

this unit (TASCAM PS-P520, DC5V). (When using a US-4x4, 

always connect the included AC adapter.)

•  A driver is included for use with Windows computers, and a 

Settings panel application is included for use with Macs

•  DAW software included (SONAR LE, Ableton Live Lite)

SONAR LE only supports Windows computers.
Ableton Live Lite supports both Windows and Mac 

computers

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.

•  Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are 

written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob.

•  Information shown on the computer display is written like 

this “OK”.

•  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.

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 us-2x2

Page 1: ...D01236020A 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: ...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 th...

Page 3: ...x4 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...

Page 4: ...connected could damage this unit and connected equipment Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced dynamic mic Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break them If you are unsure do not...

Page 5: ...supply enough power to operate the unit When connected to a USB 3 0 port it will function in High Speed mode equivalent to USB 2 0 480 Mbps maximum After waking a computer from suspend sleep mode if...

Page 6: ...driver When you install the driver a Settings Panel application will be installed at the same time i i To use this unit with a Mac install the Settings Panel appli cation The standard OS driver will...

Page 7: ...nel quit other appli cations During driver installation a warning message like this might appear US 2x2_US 4x4 Installer dmg can t be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store If a m...

Page 8: ...e Then control click or right 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 downl...

Page 9: ...talling a firmware update immediately after software do this after installing the firmware update Uninstalling the dedicated software NOTE Normally there is no need to uninstall the dedicated software...

Page 10: ...d for use with the unit GPE248 120200 Z for the US 4x4 or TASCAM PS P520 for the US 2x2 Using a different AC adapter could cause malfunction overheating fire or other problems Changing the outlet plug...

Page 11: ...values Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing Microphones Dynamic mics Connect these to the IN1 IN2 jacks and US...

Page 12: ...n that supports MTC to synchronize a multitrack recorder MTR and MIDI devices CAUTION The MIDI IN and USB indicators might stay lit even after the connected computer is shut down This is because some...

Page 13: ...tings Panel to open the Settings Panel NOTE In Windows 8 you can also open the Control Panel by clicking the Control Panel item in the menu that appears if you right click the bottom left corner of th...

Page 14: ...an input is off signals on that channel will not be input 5Line Outputs items Line Output 1 2 i i Select the signals output from the unit s LINE OUT 1 2 and PHONES jacks Line Output 3 4 US 4x4 only i...

Page 15: ...perating 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 operating in s...

Page 16: ...ng the software will not recognize that the device has been changed In this case restart Windows Media Player If you still cannot hear sound after making the settings and completing the procedures abo...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...t is connected to the computer Moreover if you make the following settings sound will be output through this unit but no sound will be output by the computer s speakers or headphone jack Windows 7 8 S...

Page 20: ...1Right click Computer and select Properties 2Click Advanced system settings 3Click Settings in the Performance section of the Advanced tab of the System Properties window 4In the Visual Effects tab o...

Page 21: ...75 Vrms Gain range 57 dB Analog outputs Outputs LINE OUT BALANCED Connectors 6 3mm 1 4 standard TRS stereo jacks Tip HOT Ring COLD Sleeve GND Output impedance 110 Rated output level 4 dBu 1 273 Vrms...

Page 22: ...ions Mac OS X Supported operating systems Mavericks 10 9 1 or later Mountain Lion 10 8 4 or later Computer hardware requirements Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2 0 port CPU processor speed 2 GHz...

Page 23: ...TASCAM US 2x2 US 4x4 23...

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