TEAC US-2000 US-2000 Owner's Manual - Page 14

5 − Connections USB connections Using the included USB cable, connect the US-2000 to your computer as shown in the illustration. NOTE Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. To avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, we strongly recommend that you do not connect other USB devices to the USB bus used by the US-2000. USB keyboards and mice are exceptions to this, and will probably not cause problems. Audio connections Connect the output signal of your mic, guitar, keyboard, or other audio device to the US-2000, where it will be converted into digital audio and sent via USB to your computer. Connect the output of the US-2000 to your speakers (via an amp) or headphones, so you will be able to monitor the audio signals coming into the US-2000 or being produced by your computer. The balance between the input signal from the mic and guitar and the output signal from the computer should be adjusted by the INPUT and COMPUTER knobs. Mic Connect your mics to the MIC INPUTS (1-6) jacks (XLR) on the rear panel or MIC/INST IN (7-8) jacks (XLR) on the front pannel. If you are using a condenser mic that requires phantom power, turn on the +48V switch on the front panel. CAUTION • Connecting a dynamic mic with an unbalanced connection could damage it if the +48V switch is ON. • Do not connect or disconnect mics when the +48V switch is ON. Doing so could cause loud noise or damage the equipment. • Before turning a +48V switch ON or OFF, turn the output volume down using the PHONES and MONITOR knobs on the front panel. Depending on the mic, loud noises might be produced and damage could be caused to equipment or to people's hearing. Guitar Connect your guitar to the MIC/INST IN (7-8) jack (1/4" phone jack) on the front panel. Keyboard/drum machine/sound module/ cassette deck/MD/CD etc. (analog connection) Connect the analog signal outputs of these devices to LINE IN jacks 9-14 (TRS phone jacks) on the rear panel. Sound Modules/MDs/CDs, etc. (digital connection) Connect the digital inputs and outputs of digital devices to the DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks on the rear panel. NOTE This unit can output either S/PDIF or AES/EBU digital signals. Set the type of output using the control panel. Monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to the MONITOR OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel. Headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack (standard stereo phone jack) on the front panel. 14 TASCAM US-2000