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TASCAM US-1x2
2 – Names and functions of parts
Front panel
1
PHANTOM indicator
The indicator lights when the phantom power switch (
o
) of
the rear panel is set to ON.
2
SIG indicators
The SIG indicators light green when signals (of at least −32
dBFS) are input through the IN1/IN2/LINE IN L-R jacks (
8
/
9
/
u
).
3
PEAK indicators
The PEAK indicators light red when signals that are about to
distort (−1 dBFS or higher) are input through the IN1/IN2/
LINE IN L-R jacks (
8
/
9
/
u
).
4
GAIN knobs
Use to adjust the input levels of the IN1/IN2 jacks (
8
/
9
).
5
LINE OUT knob
Use to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT L-R jacks (
i
).
6
PHONES knob
Use to adjust the output level of the PHONES jack (
q
).
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with
the PHONES knob. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud
noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trou-
ble.
7
USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is working.
8
IN1 jack
This mic level XLR jack is balanced input jack.
9
IN2 jack
This input jack is standard TRS jack.
Use the LINE/INST switch (
0
) on the front of the unit to en-
able balanced line (LINE) input or unbalanced (INST) input
for the standard TRS jacks.
0
LINE/INST switch
Set according to the IN2 jack (
9
) input sources.
Set to LINE when connecting electronic instruments, audio
devices and similar equipment. Set to INST when connecting
an electric guitar, electric bass or other equipment with high
output impedance.
q
PHONES jack
Use this standard stereo phone jack to connect stereo head-
phones. This jack outputs the same signal of the rear panel as
the LINE OUT L–R jacks(
i
).
Use an adapter to connect headphones with a mini plug.
Rear panel
w
DC IN 5V connector (Micro USB type)
When connected to an iOS device or other equipment that
cannot power this unit, you must use a USB power adapter,
mobile battery or other power supply. See “When using an
iOS device” on page 9 for details.
e
Kensington Security Slot
r
USB port (USB-B type)
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a comput-
er or an iOS device. (Supports USB 2.0)
t
DIRECT MONITOR switch
Set this to ON when you want to monitor the input source
directly.
When set to ON, you will be able to set the input source vol-
ume (Low/Mid/High) using the Settings Panel application
described below. See “Adjusting the monitoring balance” on
page 11 for details.
y
INPUT SELECT switch
Set according to the input sources.
Set to FRONT when connecting to IN1/IN2 jacks (
8
/
9
) of
the front panel. Set to REAR when connecting to LINE IN L-R
jacks (
u
) of the rear panel.
u
LINE IN L-R jacks
These RCA pin jacks are analog line inputs.
i
LINE OUT L-R jacks
These RCA pin jacks are analog line outputs.
o
Phantom power switch
Use this switch to p48V phantom power to the IN1
jack (
8
).
