TASCAM US-16x08 Owners Manual - Page 14

Mac OS X Quit all applications and open "System Preferences..." from the Apple menu. Open "Sound". On the "Output" tab, select "US-16x08". After completing the setting, restart the computer and check the playback sound. Depending on the application that you are using, you might need to make additional device settings. In particular, DAW software operates using audio engines with settings that are different from the OS settings, so confirm the DAW settings first after installing the dedicated software for this unit. Please see the manuals for the applications that you are using for detailed setting procedures. Sound breaks up or there is noise. The processing load on the computer causes sound to break up and noise to occur. Here are some methods to reduce the load on the computer. 1. Memory-resident programs, such as wireless LAN and antivirus software, regularly place processing load on the computer, which can cause sound to break up and other noise. Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus software and other software running in the background when using this unit. 2. Set the buffer size (latency) in the audio application that you are using or in this unit's Settings Panel to a larger value. (Windows only) NOTE Consult the maker of the audio application that you are using for methods to reduce its load on your computer. 3. Change the settings of your computer so that they are optimal for audio processing. Windows 8 1 In Windows 8, right-click the ordinary start screen (Metro user interface screen) and then click "All apps". 2 Right-click "Computer" and select "Properties". 3 Click "Advanced system settings". 4 Click "Settings" in the "Performance" section of the "Advanced" tab of the "System Properties" window. 5 In the "Visual Effects" tab of the "Performance Options" window, select "Adjust for best performance". Windows 7 a) Turn Aero off. 1 Right-click the desktop and select "Personalize". 2 Select a "Basic" or "High Contrast" theme. b) Performance settings 1 Right-click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2 Click "Advanced system settings". 3 Click "Settings" in the "Performance" section of the "Advanced" tab of the "System Properties" window. 4 In the "Visual Effects" tab of the "Performance Options" window, select "Adjust for best performance". Mac OS X 1 Open "System Preferences..." from the Apple menu, and select "Energy Saver". 2 Set "Computer sleep" to "Never". 3 Set "Display sleep" to "Never". NOTE Depending on the Mac OS X version and Macintosh computer model, this setting might not be available. Specifications Ratings Sampling frequencies 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Quantization bit depth 16/24-bit Analog inputs Mic inputs (balanced) IN1-8 Connectors: XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ Rated input level: −68 dBu (0.0003 Vrms) (Gain knob at MAX) Rated input level: −12 dBu (0.195 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +8 dBu (1.947 Vrms) Gain range: 56 dB Instrument inputs (unbalanced) IN9-10 (LINE/INST switch set to "INST") Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") standard TS stereo jacks (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance: 1 MΩ or more Rated input level: −57 dBV (0.0014 Vrms) (Gain knob at MAX) Rated input level: −12 dBV (0.251 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +8 dBV (2.512 Vrms) Gain range: 45 dB Line inputs (balanced) IN9-10 (LINE/INST switch set to "LINE") Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") standard TRS stereo jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance: 10 kΩ Rated input level: −41 dBu (0.0069 Vrms) (Gain knob at MAX) Rated input level: +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) (Gain knob at MIN) Maximum input level: +24 dBu (12.282 Vrms) Gain range: 45 dB 14 TASCAM US-16x08