TASCAM US-200 owners manual - Page 5

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-200 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam. com/). Please also check the above site for the latest manual updates. If any data is lost from another MIDI device, hard disk, MO disc or other media in the same system where this unit is used, TASCAM will bear no responsibility for its recovery, nor will it provide any compensation for such loss. Main features •• USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface •• 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface •• 2-channel analog input signals (L, R) can be input at the same time •• Two XLR mic inputs (balanced) with high performance microphone preamps •• Two standard input jacks (combined with the XLR connectors) •• One of the 1/4" phone inputs can be switched to allow direct input (high impedance) of an electric guitar or electric bass. •• 2 unbalanced stereo line outputs (RCA jacks) and a headphone output •• Output level from the unbalanced stereo line output and headphones jacks can be adjusted using a volume knob (same knob controls both simultaneously) •• MIDI IN/OUT •• Direct Monitor function allows zero-latency monitoring of the input 1 - Introduction •• Inputs 1 and 2 can be set to be monitored as either a stereo pair or as two mono channels •• Input and overload LED indicators included for each input channel •• MON MIX knob allows the balance between the input signals and the output from the computer to be adjusted for monitoring •• Power can be supplied from a USB bus, which is convenient for mobile use •• Dedicated Windows (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7) and Macintosh (OS 10.5, OS10.6) drivers included •• USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MHz) compatible •• Can supply 48 V phantom power to 2 mic inputs •• Cubase LE 5 bundle A note about computer operation If you are unsure about how to perform basic computer operations appearing in this manual, please refer to the owner's manual that came with your computer. To use this unit, you must use the included CD-ROM to install the dedicated driver on your computer. For details about installation, see "Installing the driver and control panel" in "3 - Installation". TASCAM US-200 5