TASCAM US-800
7
2 − Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
1
(STANDBY/ON) indicator
Lights when the power is on.
2
+48 indicator
Lights when the PHANTOM (+48V)
switch is set to ON.
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect microphones
when this indicator is lit.
3
USB indicator
Lights when a USB connection is active.
4
OL and SIG indicators
OL (overload) indicators
Light just before an input is about to
distort (when –2 dBFS is exceeded).
SIG (signal) indicators
Light when a signal is being input on
the channel (–30 dBFS or higher).
5
MIC/INST IN jacks (balanced/
unbalanced)
Use these combo jacks to connect
both balanced and unbalanced analog
microphones and instruments with
XLR connectors and standard quarter-
inch plugs. Use the XLR connector
for microphones (balanced) and the
standard jack (unbalanced) for electric
guitars, basses and other instruments.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
•
TS (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
•
6
PHONES jacks/knob
Use the stereo mini jack (PHONES 1)
and stereo standard jack (PHONES 2)
to connect stereo headphones. The
maximum combined output for the
stereo mini jack and the stereo standard
jack is 49 mW + 49 mW.
Use the PHONES knob to adjust the
headphones output.
CAUTION
Turn the PHONES knob to the minimum volume
before connecting headphones. Failure to do so
could cause sudden loud noises and damage
hearing, for example.
7
MONITOR knob
Adjusts the LINE OUT L/R output level.
8
Gain knobs
Use to adjust the input levels of MIC/
INST IN 1-2 and MIC/LINE IN 3-6
separately. Turn all the way to the left for
the minimum level, and turn all the way
to the right for the maximum level.
