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    D01268420C US-20x20 USB Audio MIDI Interface with Mic Pre/Mixer REFERENCE MANUAL Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install dedicated software on the computer.
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    be changed in digital mixer mode 29 8 - Application Guide 30 DAW software 30 Windows Media Player 30 Windows 10 30 Windows 8.1 30 Windows 7 31 Mac OS X and iTunes 31 iOS 31 9 - MIDI Implementation Chart 32 10 - Troubleshooting 33 11 - Specifications 36 Ratings 36 Input/output ratings
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    mic preamp, mixer • Support for high-resolution recording formats up to 24-bit/192kHz • Supports Windows and Mac • manual, please refer to the computer operation manual. Conventions used in this manual In this manual cases. CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage
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    IN3-IN8 jacks (balanced) These analog inputs are XLR/TRS combo jacks. These jacks support line input from audio equipment and keyboards, for example. oo XLR (1: GND, 2: loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. 0 USB indicator This lights orange when the USB connection
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    included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer or iOS device (supports USB 2.0/3.0). CAUTION • The included USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) and output. CAUTION If a digital system has multiple word clock masters, serious problems, including damage to equipment, could occur. i 75Ω ON/OFF/THRU/WORD
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    the the computer and OS you are using.(See "Computer connections" on page 12.) iOS devices Device made by Apple Inc. running iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers 88 Windows USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME), MIDI 88 Mac Core Audio, Core MIDI Installing the dedicated software To use this
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    3 - Installation Installing the Windows driver CAUTION • Complete installation of the Windows driver on the computer before connecting the unit to it with the USB cable. • If you already connected the unit to the computer using the USB cable before installing the Windows driver and the Found New
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    .pkg' can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store." might appear. If a message like this appears, follow the instructions in "Working with Gatekeeper" on page 8 and then proceed with the installation. 88 Mac Settings Panel installation procedures 1. Download the latest Mac
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    need to uninstall a driver or Settings Panel. Follow these procedures if a problem occurs or you no longer intend to use the unit with the computer " is the driver software version) in the list. 4. Then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 88 Mac Delete "US-20x20" from the Application
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    with the unit. Using a different AC adapter could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or other problems. NOTE The AC adapter for the unit includes two types of outlet plugs. Attach the type you purchased the unit or a TEAC service center (on the back cover) to request repair. 10 TASCAM US-20x20
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    5 - Connections Examples of connections with other equipment Guitar Bass Guitar Drums Headphones Digital recorder Sound module Computer Drum machine Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers Example using a US-20x20 CAUTION • Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to
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    Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information about supported operating systems. 88 Windows Supported operating systems Windows 10 32-bit Windows 10 64-bit mice, however, to the same bus should not be a problem. Audio connections Analog audio signals input into this device from mics
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    sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. MIDI connections Connect sound modules, keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines and (MTC). By doing this, you can use an application that supports MTC to synchronize a multitrack recorder (MTR) and MIDI devices. CAUTION
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel You can use the Settings Panel to change and save settings for the various functions of the unit. Opening the Settings Panel Open the Settings Panel installed on the computer to view it on the computer display. You can open the Settings Panel in the following ways. NOTE
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    MIXER page 6 - Using the Settings Panel Windows Settings Panel screen NOTE When the unit is in MIC PRE mode, you cannot make settings on the "MIXER" page even if you click the "MIXER" tab. (See "Using the unit as a microphone preamp" on page 28.) 1 EQUALIZER This unit has a 4-band equalizer (with
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel 2 COMPRESSOR When the input volume exceeds the THRESHOLD level, the input volume is compressed, reducing output volume variation. For example, by reducing the levels of sounds that are high level, lower level sounds become relatively louder, creating a more even volume
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel w MUTE buttons Click a MUTE button to mute that channel. These buttons light for channels that are muted. (Default: off ) NOTE In addition to turning the MUTE button on and off, channels will be automatically muted and unmuted when SOLO buttons are used e Pan sliders
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel s AUX MASTER 2-4 knobs and indicators Use these to adjust the send master levels of the signals sent to the AUX 2-4 buses. Range: inf to 6 dB (default: 0 dB) Use the mouse to click and drag the 2-4 knobs up or down to adjust the send levels. While dragging the mouse,
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel COMPRESSOR display area overview When the input volume exceeds the THRESHOLD level, the input volume is compressed, reducing output volume variation. For example, by reducing the levels of sounds that are high level, lower level sounds become relatively louder, creating
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel LINK button overview When a LINK button on the "MIXER" page is turned on/off, the settings differ according to whether the stereo link is enabled or disabled. The details of the settings are as follows. 88 When a LINK button is turned on Button/knob Select buttons
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel INTERFACE page 88 Windows Status display area Setting area Windows "INTERFACE" page in AUDIO I/F mode Status display area Setting area Mac "INTERFACE" page in AUDIO I/F mode The "INTERFACE" page is divided into two areas. One shows the status of the unit and the
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel zation becomes impossible, "Unlock" will appear for the Digital Input Status item and the unit's MODE indicator will blink. • When connecting multiple digital devices to the US-20x20, synchronize them to a system word clock and input word clock supplied by the master
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel NOTE The same signals are output from the PHONES 1 and PHONES 2 jacks as the output signals selected in the output signal selection area for LINE OUT 1 and LINE OUT 2. 3 Status display area This shows the connections between the signals selected in the output signal
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel oo OPT 5: COMPUTER 17 oo OPT 6: COMPUTER 18 oo OPT 7: COMPUTER 19 oo OPT 8: COMPUTER 20 The following "OUTPUT SETTING" page items when the unit is in MIXER mode oo LINE OUT 1: MASTER L oo LINE OUT 2: MASTER R oo LINE OUT 3: AUX 1 oo LINE OUT 4: AUX 2 oo LINE OUT 5: AUX
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel Using the SceneMemory menu Use the "SceneMemory" menu to save the current Settings Panel settings in a scene memory or to initialize those settings. Saving Settings Panel settings You can save the current Settings Panel settings as a scene memory. CAUTION Only one set
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel Loading Settings Panel settings You can change the current Settings Panel settings by loading settings stored in a scene memory. CAUTION After loading a scene memory, you cannot restore the previous settings. You can save the current settings in a different scene memory
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    6 - Using the Settings Panel Resetting all scene memories You can reset the 10 scene memories to the default values. CAUTION After resetting, you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. In the menu bar, open the "SceneMemory" menu, and click "Initialize Memory". Saving Settings Panel settings to
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    7 - Operation modes Press the MODE button on the front of the unit to change the operation mode used. The MODE indicator lights for the currently active operating mode. This unit has the following three operating modes. • MIC PRE The unit operates as a microphone preamp. • AUDIO I/F The unit
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    7 - Operation modes Using the unit in audio interface mode When the AUDIO I/F MODE indicator on the front of the unit is lit, you can use the unit as an audio interface. NOTE The default sampling frequency in audio interface mode is 44.1 kHz. Changing the sampling frequency in audio interface mode
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    8 - Application Guide In this chapter, we explain how to set some audio applications for use with this unit. DAW software The ways that settings are made differ among DAWs. When using a DAW, consult its operation manual. Windows Media Player Windows 10 1. Quit all applications, right-click the
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    8 - Application Guide Windows 7 1. Quit all applications and open the Control Panel from the Start button menu. 2. Open "Sound". NOTE If you do not see this item, click
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    9 - MIDI Implementation Chart 88 MIDI Implementation Chart Function Basic channels When power on Settable When power on Mode Messages Altered Note number Velocity Aftertouch Pitch bend Range Note on Note off Polyphonic Channel Control change Program change System exclusive System common
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    Troubleshooting Please read this chapter if you are unable to use the unit properly even after setting it up following the procedures in this manual. If you are still unable to resolve your problems please contact TASCAM customer support (see the end of this manual Guide" on page 30 of this manual,
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    10 - Troubleshooting 88 Sound breaks up or there is noise. The processing load on the computer causes sound to break up and noise to occur. Here are
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    Recording" from the left column • Set the Driver Mode to ASIO 10 - Troubleshooting 88 I see that the US-20x20 recommends that I change the Windows Power Click on "High Performance" in the Power Options If you still have problems, change the Buffer Size in the US-20x20 Settings panel: • Open the
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    Panel INTERFACE page Output impedance: 75 Ω Output level: 0.5 Vp−p/75 Ω 88 OPTICAL (S/MUX) IN/OUT Connectors: OPTICAL (JEITA RC-5720C) Signal format: Multi-channel optical (supports S/MUX when 88.2/96/176.4/192kHz) 36 TASCAM US-20x20
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    CAUTION • The included USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) and the USB specification that can be used depends on the computer and OS you are using. Supported operating systems Windows 10 32-bit Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 32-bit Windows 8.1 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit SP1 or later Windows 7 64-bit
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    The included USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0) and the USB specification that can be used depends on the computer and OS you are using. Supported operating systems OS X El Capitan (10.11.2 or later) OS X Yosemite (10.10.1 or later) OS X Mavericks (10.9.5) OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5) USB standard
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    NN NN 88 With rack mount adapters attached NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN NN • Illustrations in this reference manual might differ in part from the actual product. • The external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM
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    11 - Specifications Block diagrams Mic preamp mode 40 TASCAM US-20x20 48V MIC IN1/INST IN1 48V MIC IN2/INST IN2 48V MIC IN3/LINE IN3 48V MIC IN4/LINE IN4 48V MIC IN5/LINE IN5 48V MIC IN6/LINE IN6 48V MIC IN7/LINE IN7 48V MIC IN8/LIE IN8 SIG/OL ADC SIG/OL ADC SIG/OL ADC SIG/OL ADC SIG/OL ADC SIG/OL
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    TASCAM US-20x20 41 SOLO ST BUS AUX1-4 BUS METER Fader Mute Mute MIC IN1-8 48V /INST IN1-2 /LINE IN3-8 LINE IN9-10 PAD COAXIAL IN Receiver OPTICAL IN Receiver ADC ADC METER SIG/OL(for CH1 to CH8) PHASE 4 BAND P COMP EQ Mute Operating at 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz Fader POST PRE OFF POST
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    11 - Specifications Digital mixer mode 42 TASCAM US-20x20 ST BUS AUX1-4 BUS SOLO BUS METER Fader Mute MIC IN1-8 48V /INST IN1-2 /LINE IN3-8 LINE IN9-10 PAD COAXIAL IN Receiver OPTICAL IN Receiver ADC ADC METER SIG/OL(for CH1 to CH8) PHASE 4 BAND P COMP EQ Mute Fader Operating at 44.1/
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    Level diagrams 11 - Specifications TASCAM US-20x20 43
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    TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, Mé
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REFERENCE MANUAL
Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install dedicated software on the computer.
D01268420C
US-20x20
USB Audio MIDI Interface with Mic Pre/Mixer