TASCAM US-16x08 Reference Manual - Page 12

5 - Connections Computer connections 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 unit's 1-10 gain, LINE OUT 1-2 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. Microphones • Dynamic mics Connect mics to the IN 1-10 jacks on the front of the unit. • Condenser mics When using condenser mics that require phantom power, connect them to the IN 1-8 jacks, and set the phantom power switches to +48V. CAUTION • Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby). • Do not connect or disconnect mics while phantom power 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 switching the phantom power setting between +48V and OFF. Sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could occur, and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing. • Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. 12 TASCAM US-16x08 Guitar When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to this unit, use the IN 9 or IN 10 jack on the front of the unit and set the LINE/ INST switch for that jack to INST. Electronic and audio devices and other equipment When connecting an electronic instrument or other audio equipment directly to this unit, use the IN 9-10 jacks on the front of the unit or the IN 11-16 jacks on the back and set the LINE/INST switches for those jacks to LINE. Analog record players The output of an analog record player cannot be connected directly to this unit. To connect an analog record player to this unit, a phono amp and equalizer (or an audio amplifier that has phono input jacks) must be connected between them. Monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speaker system) to the LINE OUT 1-2 jacks on the back of the unit. Use the LINE OUT 1-2 knob on the front of the unit to adjust the speaker volume. Headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack (standard stereo) on the front of the unit. 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 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 IN 9-16 jacks 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 1-8 or PHONES jacks. Connecting with iOS devices A Lightning to USB Adapter is required. You will need to prepare an Apple genuine Lightning to USB Adapter (sold separately).