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  • TASCAM M-164 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    D01083020A M-164 M-164FX M-164UF Analog Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL
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    -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ ƻ 6-7 h 6-7 3%'( 2 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss. •• Use the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) and power cord set with this equipment. Use of any other power source could cause malfunction, fire or electrical shock. •• Do not
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    Computer settings 29 Control panel settings 30 Overview 30 Driver settings 30 Connecting by USB 30 Using Cubase LE4 to record 30 6 − Troubleshooting 31 Related to mixer settings 31 Related to recording with Cubase LE4 (M-164UF ONLY 31 7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams.... 32 Ratings 32
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    PS-1225L 1 •• USB cable (M-164UF only 1 •• CD-ROM (Driver, M-164UF only 1 •• DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4, M-164UF only 1 •• Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide (Driver, M-164UF only 1 •• A warranty card 1 •• Owner's manual (this manual 1 CAUTION Always use the included TASCAM PS-1225L (AC adaptor/ power
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    Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data. Trademarks •• TASCAM respective owners. Precautions and notes for placement and use •• Use this product within its guaranteed operating temperature range of . 6 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    when the phantom power has been turned ON using the PHANTOM (+48V) switch on the rear panel. * M-164FX, M-164UF only ** M-164UF only 6 TRIM knobs (channels 1-6) Use to adjust the input levels of signals from the frequency of 100 Hz and a boost/cut range of ±15 dB. 7 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    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. 8 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF i PHONO ON switch (channels 9-10) Turn this switch ON (push switch in) when the output of a record player is
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    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), is the SUB bus output fader. z ST fader This is the stereo bus output fader. 9 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    1-6 MIC inputs ON and OFF. CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM (+48V) switch is ON. 10 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF * *M-164UFPOMZ . Cord holder Use this to hold the cord and prevent accidental disconnection of the plug. / SUB OUTPUTS (standard jacks) These output the SUB
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    2 − Names and Functions of Parts $* USB port (M-164UF ONLY) Connect the mixer to a computer from this port using the included USB cable. % 7-8 input jacks (standard jacks) The outputs of electronic L/MONO input jack, the signal is sent to both left and right channels. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 11
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    on the power. See "5-Using with a Computer (M-164UF)" for an explanation of how to connect an M-164UF mixer with a computer. 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
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    3 − Preparation for Use Connection example 1: Using an M-164 with multiple mics and for background music in a club External effect unit Connect mics to MIC (1-6) Stereo amplifier CD player Record player Headphones iPod TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 13
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    for Use Connection example 2: Using an M-164UF for recording in a home studio External effect unit Electronic keyboard Stereo amplifier Connect mics to MIC (1-6) 7-8 (L, R) Stereo amplifier Stereo amplifier CD player USB Rhythm machine Computer Headphones 14 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    provide balanced outputs, but unbalanced cables can also be used to connect to amplification systems with unbalanced inputs. Connecting want to use dynamic mics at the same time as condenser mics, always connect the dynamic mics using balanced connections. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 15
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    . •• The mixer channel functions include a 2-band EQ, AUX 1 and 2 sends and balance. 16 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF ªª Channels 11-12 •• Connect a stereo sound source using RCA pin jack jacks (L, R). •• On M-164UF mixers, the stereo audio output from a computer connected by USB is also input to
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    using channels 13-14 as the return channels, do not use the channel 13-14 input jacks on the rear panel. When using channels 15-16 as the return channels, do not use . 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
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    the level of each input signal. The following explanation assumes that the STEREO OUTPUTS are being used as the main outputs. 1 Prepare headphones or an amplification system to output the sound in at the loudest level ordinarily expected. Input channel level meter 18 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    LINE input jacks, but it is especially effective when using mics for reducing unwanted noise from wind and breathing. Use the EQ MID knob to boost or cut mid frequencies. The LOW band is a shelving EQ. Use the EQ LOW knob to boost or cut the frequency band below 100 Hz. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    send. Use the AUX MASTER 2 knob to set the final level of the AUX 2 bus signal that is output from the AUX SEND 2 jack on the rear panel. On M-164FX and M-164UF mixers, the AUX 2 signal is also sent to the internal effects. (See "Using internal effects (M-164FX and M-164UF)" on page 23.) 20 TASCAM
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    on all M-164 mixers, as well as on channels 15-16 on M-164FX and M-164UF mixers and channels 11-12 on M-164UF, can be used to send post-fader signals to the AUX 1 bus. Prefader signals cannot be sent monitoring of AUX 1. (See "Monitoring with headphones" on page 21.) TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 21
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    channel that you want to monitor. 2 Use each channel's AUX 1 knob to adjust the signal level sent for monitoring. Using sub-group functions By using the SUB bus as a sub-group, balance of the three drum mics, you can use the SUB fader to adjust the overall level of the drums when balancing with
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    164UF) M-164FX and M-164UF units have an internal effects capability that allows the use Use the AUX 2 knob of each channel to adjust the level of the channel signal sent to the effects. 2 Use the AUX MASTER 2 knob to adjust the overall level of the signal sent to the effects. 4 − Using Use
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    jack when using channels 15 of effects can be used. First, connect the Use the AUX 2 knob of each channel to adjust the level of the channel signal sent to the effect. 2 Use use its fader to adjust the return level. When using Using external effects External effects can also be used using the AUX 1
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    and use the EQ LOW knob to boost or cut the frequency band below 100 Hz. 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. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 25
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    supported. drivers on your computer. As described below, this is a simple process that uses the CD-ROM included with the M-164. Drivers are updated from time to time. You can download the latest version of the drivers from the TASCAM website . 26 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    5 − Using with a Computer (M-164UF) When installing the driver, start with the M-164UF mixer disconnected. CAUTION •• Handle the installer. You can also download the latest version of the driver from the TASCAM website (www.tascam.com). If the driver on the included CD-ROM is an older version, we
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    following screen appears, use the included USB cable to connect the mixer (M-164UF) with the computer. 164UF) or the computer for a moment. 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
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    Using with a Computer (M-164UF) How to update the firmware By connecting the M-164UF with a computer by USB, you can overwrite the mixer firmware. The latest firmware updater can be downloaded from our http://www.tascam.com website. Preparation 1: Install the latest driver the problem using its
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    LE4 Quick Start Guide (page 4). In the Mac OS X version, there is no Audio Performance setting in the control panel. The optimal buffer size can be set suitably in each audio application. See the manuals for the audio applications that you are using for details. 30 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    − Troubleshooting Related to 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 LE4 (M-164UF ONLY) For details see the Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide (page 4). TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 31
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    : RCA pin jacks Circuit type: unbalanced Input impedance: 10 kΩ Nominal input level: -10 dBV Maximum input level: +11 dBV 32 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 15-16 input jacks Connectors: 3-pole mini-jack (tip: L, ring: R, sleeve: ground) Circuit type: unbalanced Input impedance: 10 kΩ Nominal input
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    : 45 mW + 45 mW (1% THD, for 32Ω load) •• Illustrations in this Owner's Manual might differ from the appearance of the actual product. •• In order to improve a product, its 112 (height) x 344.5 (depth) mm Weight: 3.3 kg (M-164), 3.4 kg (M-164FX), 3.5 kg (M-164UF) TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 33
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    7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams Dimensional drawing 390 mm 112 mm 349.3 mm 344.5 mm 34 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    R L R P L R L P P P PP 7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams Block diagram TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 35 M-164 Block Diagram MIC P LINE L/MONO R L R L R L/MONO R
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    7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams Level diagram 36 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    Notes TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 37
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    Notes 38 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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    +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México www.teacmexico.net TEAC UK LIMITED www.tascam.co.uk Phone: +44-8451-302511 Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, UK TEAC
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D01083020A
M-164
M-164FX
M-164UF
Analog Mixer
OWNER'S MANUAL