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D01083020A

M-164
M-164FX
M-164UF

Analog Mixer

OWNER'S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for TEAC PROFESSIONAL M-164

Page 1: ...D01083020A M 164 M 164FX M 164UF Analog Mixer OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...richtung welche die Funk Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen CE Marking Information a Applicable electromagnetic environment E4 b Peak inrush current 4 3 A TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim...

Page 3: ...S 1225L and power cord set with other equip ment Doing so could cause malfunction fire or electrical shock 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any hea...

Page 4: ...ctions 19 High pass filter HPF 19 EQ 19 AUX sends 20 Pan And Balance 21 Bus assignments 21 Monitoring with headphones 21 Using AUX 1 for a monitoring mix 21 Using sub group functions 22 Using the internal effects M 164FX and M 164UF 23 Using external effects 24 Using a record player 25 Making final adjustments to the main output sound 25 5 Using with a Computer M 164UF 26 Functions 26 Installation...

Page 5: ...lowing independent adjustment of output levels TO ST switch on SUB bus can be turned ON to send its signal to the stereo output allowing the SUB bus to be used as a sub mix group Channel 1 10 AUX sends can be used to send input sig nals to the internal effects or monitoring outputs AUX 1 has a PRE switch allowing pre post selection AUX 2 is fixed to post AUX MASTER 1 2 knobs adjust the total AUX 1...

Page 6: ...e Inc Other company names product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Precautions and notes for placement and use Use this product within its guaranteed operating tem perature range of 5 35º C In addition avoid placement in dusty or humid locations because such conditions could cause malfunction Do not apply strong force to this u...

Page 7: ...8V indicator Lights when the phantom power has been turned ON using the PHANTOM 48V switch on the rear panel 6 TRIM knobs channels 1 6 Use to adjust the input levels of signals from the MIC and LINE input jacks While observing the channel meters above turn to the left toward LINE for line level sources electronic instruments audio equipment etc or to the right toward MIC for microphones 7 EQ secti...

Page 8: ...the stereo ST bus y SUB switches all channels Turn ON push switch in to send a channel signal to the SUB bus u Channel faders all channels Use to adjust the levels of channel signals sent i PHONO ON switch channels 9 10 Turn this switch ON push switch in when the output of a record player is connected to channels 9 10 o EFFECT rotary knob M 164FX and M 164UF only Use to select the internal effect ...

Page 9: ...he M 164 has one switch for channels 13 14 The M 164FX has one switch each for both channel 13 14 and 15 16 pairs The M 164UF has one switch each for channel 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 pairs When ON switch pushed in the post fader signal signal after being adjusted by the fader is sent to the AUX 1 bus SUB fader This is the SUB bus output fader z ST fader This is the stereo bus output fader ...

Page 10: ...e this to hold the cord and prevent accidental discon nection of the plug SUB OUTPUTS standard jacks These output the SUB bus signals on balanced jacks but connection with unbalanced cables is also possible The MONO jack outputs a monaural signal SIGNAL GND When connecting a record player to channels 9 10 connect the player s grounding wire here If humming occurs when external equipment other than...

Page 11: ...standard jacks The outputs of electronic instruments audio equipment and other line level signals can be connected to these input jacks Both 3 pole balanced and 2 pole unbal anced standard plugs can be connected If a connection is only made to the L MONO input jack the signal is sent to both left and right channels 2 Names and Functions of Parts ...

Page 12: ...er to prevent it from accidentally becoming disconnected during use CAUTION Always use the included AC adaptor TASCAM PS 1225L Use of a different AC adaptor could cause malfunction generation of heat fire or other trouble Do not force the cord into the holder Doing so could break the line Examples of connecting external equip ment Two connection examples follow For details about making connections...

Page 13: ... 164UF 13 3 Preparation for Use Connection example 1 Using an M 164 with multiple mics and for background music in a club Headphones iPod Connect mics to MIC 1 6 External effect unit Stereo amplifier Record player CD player ...

Page 14: ...or Use Connection example 2 Using an M 164UF for recording in a home studio Headphones Connect mics to MIC 1 6 External effect unit Computer USB Electronic keyboard 7 8 L R Stereo amplifier Stereo amplifier CD player Rhythm machine Stereo amplifier ...

Page 15: ...luding setups with main and sub speakers or main and monitor speakers Each output pair has a dedicated fader so you can set their levels independently with the mixer By connecting the SUB OUTPUTS to a recorder you can record the same stereo mix signal as it is output from an amplification or speaker system Connecting headphones To monitor with headphones connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jac...

Page 16: ...computer connected by USB is also input to channels 11 12 The signals from these channels can also be sent to AUX 1 Channels 13 14 ª ª Connect a stereo sound source using standard jacks L R These jacks are balanced but they can also be con nected with unbalanced sound sources If a mono sound source is connected to the L jack the L input signal is sent to both channels 13 and 14 On M 164FX and M 16...

Page 17: ... knobs to their center posi tions Turn other knobs completely to the left minimum Lower faders completely minimum Turn switches OFF not pushed in 2 Minimize the output levels of sound sources and the input levels of amplifying equipment connected to the mixer Turning on the power 1 Turn the mixer power ON using the ON STANDBY switch on the rear panel of the mixer The indicator on the right of the ...

Page 18: ... the amp slightly 2 Turn the MONITOR section ST switch ON push switch in With this set the level of the signals output from the STEREO OUTPUTS jacks is shown on the MONITOR meters 3 Raise the ST stereo fader to the 0 position 4 For the channel 1 6 inputs adjust the TRIM knob for the channel so that the 0 indicator on the chan nel level meter lights when a signal is being input that is at the loude...

Page 19: ...ng the fader On the other hand if the fader is too high we recommend raising the amp volume and lowering the fader Using the mixer channel functions High pass filter HPF Press the HPF switch to turn the high pass filter ON and cut frequencies of 80 Hz or less by 12 dB octave The high pass filter affects inputs from both MIC and LINE input jacks but it is especially effective when using mics for re...

Page 20: ...der position has no effect When the PRE switch is OFF switch not pushed in the signal is sent to the AUX 1 bus after being adjusted by the fader Ordinarily if you want to use AUX 1 for stage or cue monitoring turn the PRE switch ON to create a mix that is entirely independent from the main mix To use AUX 1 as an effect send turn the PRE switch OFF In addition there is a TO AUX 1 switch on channels...

Page 21: ...er the stereo SUB or AUX 1 send bus is moni tored Push in the upper switch to monitor the stereo bus sig nal The status of the bottom switch has not effect Without pushing in the upper switch push in the lower switch to monitor the SUB bus Do not push in either the upper or lower switch to moni tor the AUX 1 send bus Using AUX 1 for a monitoring mix By using the AUX 1 bus to output a pre fader sig...

Page 22: ...nputting guitar bass and vocal on channels 4 6 turn the ST assign switches OFF and the SUB assign switches ON for channels 1 3 Turn the ST assign switches ON and the SUB assign switches OFF for channels 4 6 Then turn the TO ST switch above the SUB fader ON STEREO OUTPUTS jack SUB fader CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 STEREO bus SUB bus ST fader TO ST switch Drums Guitar Bass Vocal Channel fader With...

Page 23: ... vocals 2 Hall 2 Warm hall reverb suitable for acoustic guitars pianos and vocals 3 Room 1 Simulation of a room with hardwood walls and floor suitable for acoustic instruments 4 Room 2 Ambience suitable for acoustic mixes and synth sounds 5 Room 3 Warm room sound suitable for guitars and rhythm instruments 6 Plate 1 Classic plate reverb suitable for lead vocals and lead instruments 7 Plate 2 Brigh...

Page 24: ...are sent through the AUX 2 bus to an external effect and the return signals are received by channels 13 14 When sending signals to an external effect through AUX 1 turn the PRE switch OFF to send the post fader signal When receiving external effect signals back through channels 13 14 do not set the internal effect return to channels 13 14 by setting the INT EFFECT RTN switch to CH 13 14 If the AUX...

Page 25: ... ON switch on the top panel ON push switch in The output signals of analog record players are different from ordinary line output signals If the connections and settings described above are not made the playback sound will not be correct Making final adjustments to the main output sound The stereo bus has a 2 band EQ with HI and LOW shelving that can be used to adjust the sound of the mix overall ...

Page 26: ...ort These requirements must be satisfied if you plan to use Cubase LE 4 bundled with the M 164UF If you are planning to use other application software please consult its technical documentation for operating requirements specific to that software The number of available audio tracks will depend on the speed of your hard disk A faster hard disk will facilitate smoother and easier operation USB1 1 i...

Page 27: ...t Installation procedures The following are detailed explanations for a Windows XP system of how to install the driver from the included CD ROM and how to update the firmware CAUTION When installing the driver it is necessary to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during steps 7 8 and 9 During this time complete the procedures indicated on the screen within about a minute Failure to complete th...

Page 28: ...er M 164UF and the computer with the USB cable 10 When the following screen appears installation has completed Click the Reboot now button to restart the comput er 11 After the computer restarts click TASCAM M 164UF Start Settings Control Panels to launch the M 164UF Control Panel If information about the driver version device and other details appear installation has been successful Installation ...

Page 29: ...t the mixer and the Mac by USB 2 Launch the Macintosh firmware updater file for the version that you want to update The screens differ somewhat from those above but fun damentally the same procedures used with Windows computers can be followed Computer settings Only an overview of key points is provided in this Owner s Manual Avoid launching other applications Although you might use the computer t...

Page 30: ...ire more high speed processing by the computer When other system operations are occurring for example the audio processing might not be fast enough caus ing clicking and popping noises as well as audio signal dropouts Larger buffer sizes provide more stable operation and other system operations are less likely to interfere with the audio signal but the audio signal delay from real time monitoring ...

Page 31: ...10 and is the PHONO ON switch ON Is the record player grounding wire connected to the SIGNAL GND jack on the mixer Q There is a humming noise coming from external equipment A Try using grounding wire to connect a metal part of the external equipment chassis with the SIGNAL GND jack on the mixer Q The internal effect does not work M 164FX M 164UF A Have you increased the level of the AUX 2 knob for...

Page 32: ...jacks Connectors RCA pin jacks Circuit type unbalanced Input impedance 10 kΩ Nominal input level 10 dBV Maximum input level 11 dBV 15 16 input jacks Connectors 3 pole mini jack tip L ring R sleeve ground Circuit type unbalanced Input impedance 10 kΩ Nominal input level 10 dBV Maximum input level 11 dBV Outputs STEREO OUTPUTS L R balanced jacks Connectors 3 pole standard jacks Circuit type electron...

Page 33: ...0Ω load Distortion MIC inputs STEREO OUTPUTS 0 01 or less 20 Hz 20 kHz TRIM at minimum Hum noise MIC inputs STEREO OUTPUTS With 1 mic input 60 dBu or more TRIM at maximum With 6 mics input 52 dBu or more TRIM at maximum Crosstalk 80 dB 1 kHz Other Power AC adaptor TASCAM PS 1225L AC adaptor input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC adaptor output voltage 12V DC AC adaptor output electric current 2 5 A Power ...

Page 34: ...34 TASCAM M 164 M 164FX M 164UF 7 Specifications and Block Diagrams Dimensional drawing 390 mm 349 3 mm 344 5 mm 112 mm ...

Page 35: ...TASCAM M 164 M 164FX M 164UF 35 Block diagram LINE P MIC L R L R L R L MONO R L R P P P L MONO R L R P P M 164 Block Diagram P 7 Specifications and Block Diagrams ...

Page 36: ...36 TASCAM M 164 M 164FX M 164UF Level diagram 7 Specifications and Block Diagrams ...

Page 37: ...TASCAM M 164 M 164FX M 164UF 37 Notes ...

Page 38: ...38 TASCAM M 164 M 164FX M 164UF Notes ...

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