TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i
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Connecting other equipment
This is an example of SERIES 102i connections.
Precautions before making connections
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Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be con-
nected and then connect them correctly.
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Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to
be connected off (standby).
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If possible, install all connected devices so that they are pow-
ered from the same AC power supply line. When using a power
strip or similar device, be sure to use one that has a thick cable
with high current capacity in order to minimize voltage fluctu-
ations in the AC power supply.
Guitars
Mic
Headphones
Examples of connections to a SERIES 102i (front)
Computer
Drum machine
Powered speakers
Mic preamp with S/MUX
(When using the OPTICAL OUT (S/MUX) of a TASCAM SE-
RIES 8p Dyna as the clock master for this unit)
Examples of connections to a SERIES 102i (back)
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CAUTION
Set the
MONITOR
and
PHONES
knobs to their minimum values
before changing the input switch setting. Failure to do so could
cause sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment, and this
could damage equipment or harm hearing.
ATTENTION
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Input switches can be set for each channel separately. Do not
set the switch to
+48V
when connecting a mic that does not re-
quire phantom power.
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Do not connect or disconnect mics when the switch is set to
+48V
. Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this
unit and connected equipment.
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Set the switch to
+48V
only when using a condenser micro-
phone that requires phantom power. Setting the switch to +48V
when a dynamic mic or other device that does not require it is
connected could damage this unit and connected equipment.
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When using condenser mics that require phantom power and
dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced dynamic mics.
Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom
power is enabled.
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Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break them.
If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic.
Connecting with iOS devices
You can use a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter* to connect the
unit to an iOS device and use it as an interface with that device.
* You must obtain a genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera
Adapter separately.
NOTE
When connected, this unit will not provide power to the iOS
device.
Adjusting the input sound
Analog audio signals input into this device from mics, guitars, key-
boards and other audio equipment can be converted into digital
signals and transmitted to the computer via USB. You can use the
features of this unit to adjust the digital signals that are sent to the
computer. In addition, by connecting speakers (through an ampli-
fier if not powered) or headphones to this unit, you can monitor
audio signals that are input to this unit and output from the com-
puter.
Use the various controls on the front of the unit as necessary while
listening to the input sound.
SERIES 102i
SERIES 208i
Adjust the
GAIN
knobs (
4
) to adjust the analog input levels of the
1-2
input jacks (
1
) or
3-4
input jacks (
2
, SERIES 208i only) so that
the
PEAK
indicators (
3
) above and to the right of the knobs do
not light.
To listen to the monitoring signal using headphones, connect
headphones to the
PHONES
or jack (
5
) and then adjust the
PHONES
knob (
6
).
NOTE
Check the following if you cannot hear the input sounds.
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Use the
PHONES
knob on the front panel to adjust the out-
put levels of the
PHONES
and jacks.
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Use the
MONITOR
knob on the front of the unit to adjust the
output levels of the
LINE OUT (BALANCED) 1-2
jacks.
