TASCAM TRACKPACK iXR eference Manual V2.00 English - Page 12
Computer connection, Audio connections, MIDI connections
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5 - Connections Computer connection Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer USB 2.0/3.0 port. When the USB connection is working, the USB indicator on the front of the unit lights. CAUTION If you connect this unit to a computer via a USB hub, for example, audio signal dropouts, clicking noises and other interference could occur due to the influence of other USB devices connected to that hub. For this reason, we strongly recommend connecting this unit to a separate USB port. Connecting USB keyboards and mice, however, to the same bus should not be a problem. Audio connections Analog audio signals input into this device from mics, guitars, keyboards and other audio equipment can be converted into digital signals and transmitted to the computer via USB. In addition, by connecting speakers (through an amplifier if not powered) or headphones to this unit, you can monitor audio signals that are input to this unit and output from the computer. CAUTION Before connecting audio equipment, set the GAIN, LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their lowest values. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment, and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing. Connecting microphones 88 Dynamic mics Connect to the IN 1 and IN 2 XLR jacks on the front of the unit. 88 Condenser mics When using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, connect it to an IN 1 or IN 2 XLR jack and then set the PHANTOM switch on the back of the unit to +48V. When the PHANTOM switch is set to +48V, the +48V indicator on the front of the unit lights. CAUTION • Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby). • The PHANTOM switch turns phantom power on/off for both IN 1 and IN 2 XLR jacks simultaneously. Do not set phantom power to +48V when connecting a mic that does not require phantom power. • Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM switch is set to +48V. Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment. • Set the LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their minimum values before changing a PHANTOM switch setting to +48V or OFF. Depending on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could occur, and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing. • Set the PHANTOM power switch to +48V only when using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power. Setting the PHANTOM switch to +48V when a dynamic mic or other mic that does not require it is connected could damage this unit and connected equipment. • When using condenser mics that require phantom power and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced 12 TASCAM iXR dynamic mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom power is enabled. • Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. Connecting guitars When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to this unit, use the IN 1/IN 2 standard TRS jack on the front of the unit and set the MIC/LINE INST switch for that jack to INST. Connecting electronic instruments and other audio equipment When connecting an electronic instrument or other audio equipment directly to this unit, use the IN 1/IN 2 standard TRS jacks on the front of the unit and set their MIC/LINE INST switches to MIC/LINE. Connecting monitor speakers Connect powered monitor speakers with balanced connections to the LINE OUT 1/L and 2/R jacks on the back of the unit. Use the LINE OUT knob on the front of the unit to adjust the speaker volume. Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES stereo mini jack on the front of the unit. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, use the PHONES knob to minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. MIDI connections Connect sound modules, keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines and other MIDI devices to the unit in the following manner. • If you want to monitor sound from a MIDI device, connect its outputs to this unit's line inputs or use an external mixer. • You can also use the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors on the back of the unit to send and receive MIDI timecode (MTC). By doing this, you can use an application that supports MTC to synchronize a multitrack recorder (MTR) and MIDI devices. CAUTION When using Windows Media Player, if the "Sound and Audio Devices Properties" Control Panel "MIDI music playback (default device)" is set to "Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth", you will not be able to hear MIDI performances through this unit's LINE OUT 1/L, 2/R or PHONES jacks.