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... earphones or headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, U.S. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: iU2 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. TO THE USER This...
... earphones or headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, U.S. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: iU2 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. TO THE USER This...
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... 7/Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 20 Mac OS X 21 Audio application settings 23 5 - Introduction 5 Overview 5 Features 5 Items included with a computer 12 Connecting microphones 13 Connecting a guitar 13 Connecting keyboards, drum machines and music players 14 Connecting monitor speakers 14 Connecting headphones 14 4 TASCAM iU2 Connecting MIDI devices 15 4 - Troubleshooting 26 7 - Table of Parts 8 Top panel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 9 Left side panel 10 Bottom panel 10 3 - Specifications 28 Analog input and output ratings 28 Digital output ratings 29 Control input...
... 7/Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 20 Mac OS X 21 Audio application settings 23 5 - Introduction 5 Overview 5 Features 5 Items included with a computer 12 Connecting microphones 13 Connecting a guitar 13 Connecting keyboards, drum machines and music players 14 Connecting monitor speakers 14 Connecting headphones 14 4 TASCAM iU2 Connecting MIDI devices 15 4 - Troubleshooting 26 7 - Table of Parts 8 Top panel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 9 Left side panel 10 Bottom panel 10 3 - Specifications 28 Analog input and output ratings 28 Digital output ratings 29 Control input...
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... standard audio driver for digital connection • Balanced mic/line input jacks (standard TRS) support phantom power • Phantom power supplied by USB bus power • High-quality mic preamps • Guitar input (standard TS jack) • Headphones output (standard TRS jack) • Headphones and line outputs are currently supported.) Moreover, you can be supplied from a computer or from an iOS device using the dock connector • Works with 2 inputs and 4 outputs • Supports 44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit recording • High-quality sound transfer using this manual so...
... standard audio driver for digital connection • Balanced mic/line input jacks (standard TRS) support phantom power • Phantom power supplied by USB bus power • High-quality mic preamps • Guitar input (standard TS jack) • Headphones output (standard TRS jack) • Headphones and line outputs are currently supported.) Moreover, you can be supplied from a computer or from an iOS device using the dock connector • Works with 2 inputs and 4 outputs • Supports 44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit recording • High-quality sound transfer using this manual so...
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... loud noises that distorts. Failure to adjust the jack output level. 2 - NOTE If the INPUT L or INPUT R switch is set to ON). 5 INPUT L knob Use to adjust the balance between these signals. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with analog input. It lights red when the maximum level exceeds -2 dB. 4 Phantom power indicator (48V) When the bottom panel PHANTOM switch is lit (PHANTOM switch set to LINE or GUITAR, phantom power will not be supplied...
... loud noises that distorts. Failure to adjust the jack output level. 2 - NOTE If the INPUT L or INPUT R switch is set to ON). 5 INPUT L knob Use to adjust the balance between these signals. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with analog input. It lights red when the maximum level exceeds -2 dB. 4 Phantom power indicator (48V) When the bottom panel PHANTOM switch is lit (PHANTOM switch set to LINE or GUITAR, phantom power will not be supplied...
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... with analog input. This jack functions when the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel is connected to a USB recharger using the USB cable, the iOS device connected to this balanced line input jack. Front panel 2 - w Dock connector cable port Pass the dock connector cable through the right input channel (R) reaches a level that distorts. tip: HOT, ring: COLD, sleeve: GND) Rear panel 9 jack Connect guitars, basses and other line-level equipment to the dock connector cable can be recharged. tip: HOT, sleeve: GND) 0 INPUT L jack Connect electronic instruments, audio devices, mics and...
... with analog input. This jack functions when the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel is connected to a USB recharger using the USB cable, the iOS device connected to this balanced line input jack. Front panel 2 - w Dock connector cable port Pass the dock connector cable through the right input channel (R) reaches a level that distorts. tip: HOT, ring: COLD, sleeve: GND) Rear panel 9 jack Connect guitars, basses and other line-level equipment to the dock connector cable can be recharged. tip: HOT, sleeve: GND) 0 INPUT L jack Connect electronic instruments, audio devices, mics and...
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... minimize the volume with a standard (1/4") jack. Bottom panel Left side panel y MIDI OUT jack This sends MIDI output. Use an adapter to connect headphones with the PHONES knob. o Dock connector cable storage This holds the dock connector cable used to connect stereo headphones. t LINE OUT L/R unbalanced jacks These RCA pin jacks are analog line outputs (L/R). u MIDI IN jack This receives MIDI input. 2 - i (3.5mm stereo headphones) jack Use this jack to connect iOS devices. 10 TASCAM iU2 r DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) jack This RCA pin jack is a coaxial digital output compliant...
... minimize the volume with a standard (1/4") jack. Bottom panel Left side panel y MIDI OUT jack This sends MIDI output. Use an adapter to connect headphones with the PHONES knob. o Dock connector cable storage This holds the dock connector cable used to connect stereo headphones. t LINE OUT L/R unbalanced jacks These RCA pin jacks are analog line outputs (L/R). u MIDI IN jack This receives MIDI input. 2 - i (3.5mm stereo headphones) jack Use this jack to connect iOS devices. 10 TASCAM iU2 r DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) jack This RCA pin jack is a coaxial digital output compliant...
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...; Turn the PHONES and LINE OUT knobs to their minimums before setting the PHANTOM switch to MIC when connecting a microphone. TASCAM iU2 11 s INPUT R switch Set this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the INPUT R jack. f PHANTOM switch Use this according to the sound source connected to the INPUT L and INPUT R jacks. a MONO switch Set this according to the sound source connected to MIC when connecting a microphone. This switch only affects the signals input through the USB bus, when using the unit with a connected iOS device, you...
...; Turn the PHONES and LINE OUT knobs to their minimums before setting the PHANTOM switch to MIC when connecting a microphone. TASCAM iU2 11 s INPUT R switch Set this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the INPUT R jack. f PHANTOM switch Use this according to the sound source connected to the INPUT L and INPUT R jacks. a MONO switch Set this according to the sound source connected to MIC when connecting a microphone. This switch only affects the signals input through the USB bus, when using the unit with a connected iOS device, you...
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... connected device or one that is connected to a USB recharger using a USB cable, the iOS device connected to the computer as shown bellow. Computer USB 12 TASCAM iU2 Use a USB cable to connect this unit. • If the connected device has an "Airplane Mode" setting, set it to a computer. Connections Connecting with a computer Set the HOST switch on the bottom panel to COMPUTER before connecting an iOS device to the unit as shown in the illustration. To provide power, connect a USB...
... connected device or one that is connected to a USB recharger using a USB cable, the iOS device connected to the computer as shown bellow. Computer USB 12 TASCAM iU2 Use a USB cable to connect this unit. • If the connected device has an "Airplane Mode" setting, set it to a computer. Connections Connecting with a computer Set the HOST switch on the bottom panel to COMPUTER before connecting an iOS device to the unit as shown in the illustration. To provide power, connect a USB...
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... set the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel to the line/mic INPUT L jack or line/mic INPUT R jack on the front panel, and set to the unit. Connections CAUTION Some USB devices use the USB bus frequently. In order to prevent audio signal dropouts, clicking noises and other interference, we strongly recommend that requires phantom power. Turn the PHANTOM switch ON when connecting a mic that you must connect the Mini USB port to a USB recharger in order to supply phantom power to equipment connected...
... set the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel to the line/mic INPUT L jack or line/mic INPUT R jack on the front panel, and set to the unit. Connections CAUTION Some USB devices use the USB bus frequently. In order to prevent audio signal dropouts, clicking noises and other interference, we strongly recommend that requires phantom power. Turn the PHANTOM switch ON when connecting a mic that you must connect the Mini USB port to a USB recharger in order to supply phantom power to equipment connected...
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...music players Connect the analog line outputs of these types of devices to the (headphones) stereo output mini-jack on the left side panel. Keyboard, drum machine or music player Powered monitor speakers or an ampli er and speakers Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the line/mic INPUT L and INPUT R jacks on the rear panel. 14 TASCAM iU2 Headphones Connecting monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to LINE. To enable line input, set the INPUT L switch and/or INPUT R switch on the bottom panel to the LINE OUT L and R jacks...
...music players Connect the analog line outputs of these types of devices to the (headphones) stereo output mini-jack on the left side panel. Keyboard, drum machine or music player Powered monitor speakers or an ampli er and speakers Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the line/mic INPUT L and INPUT R jacks on the rear panel. 14 TASCAM iU2 Headphones Connecting monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to LINE. To enable line input, set the INPUT L switch and/or INPUT R switch on the bottom panel to the LINE OUT L and R jacks...
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... from this unit's INPUT L/R jacks. TASCAM iU2 15 Using the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT jacks on the left side panel, the unit can synchronize multi-track recording (MTR) in the Audio pane of the Sound and Audio Devices window of the Control Panel. Analog output Analog output External mixer If you can send and receive MIDI time code (MTC). Connections unit's LINE OUT L/R jacks to MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sound module, etc. By doing this, you want to monitor a sound module, keyboard/synthesizer...
... from this unit's INPUT L/R jacks. TASCAM iU2 15 Using the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT jacks on the left side panel, the unit can synchronize multi-track recording (MTR) in the Audio pane of the Sound and Audio Devices window of the Control Panel. Analog output Analog output External mixer If you can send and receive MIDI time code (MTC). Connections unit's LINE OUT L/R jacks to MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sound module, etc. By doing this, you want to monitor a sound module, keyboard/synthesizer...
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... the Sound panel. 16 TASCAM iU2 Windows 7/Windows Vista 1 Shut down all audio applications, including Windows Media Player and iTunes. Sudden loud noises could damage hearing or cause other harm. NOTE • If you do not see the above panel, click Hardware and Sound and then select the Sound panel. 3 Click the Playback tab, click Speakers iU2, and then click Set Default. NOTE If you set the unit as the input/output source...
... the Sound panel. 16 TASCAM iU2 Windows 7/Windows Vista 1 Shut down all audio applications, including Windows Media Player and iTunes. Sudden loud noises could damage hearing or cause other harm. NOTE • If you do not see the above panel, click Hardware and Sound and then select the Sound panel. 3 Click the Playback tab, click Speakers iU2, and then click Set Default. NOTE If you set the unit as the input/output source...
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... TASCAM iU2 Open the Playback tab of the Sound Control Panel and click Properties at the bottom right of this could result in the sound being distorted. NOTE If using the computer. 4 - Click the Levels tab. It can only be set using Windows Vista 64-bit, the level cannot be set Microphone to the standard recording level according to the operating system as follows. Application Guide This opens the Microphone Properties window. These settings adjust the level output...
... TASCAM iU2 Open the Playback tab of the Sound Control Panel and click Properties at the bottom right of this could result in the sound being distorted. NOTE If using the computer. 4 - Click the Levels tab. It can only be set using Windows Vista 64-bit, the level cannot be set Microphone to the standard recording level according to the operating system as follows. Application Guide This opens the Microphone Properties window. These settings adjust the level output...
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... you do not light. Overload indicators 3 Click the Audio tab, and set the Default device under both Sound playback and Sound recording to iU2. 20 TASCAM iU2 5 To adjust the output level, use the INPUT L and INPUT R knobs on the top panel of this unit. Application Guide MON MIX knob Windows XP 1 Shut down all applications, and open the Control Panel from the analog line output (LINE OUT L and LINE OUT R) connectors and headphone output ( ) jack. These settings adjust the level output from the Start...
... you do not light. Overload indicators 3 Click the Audio tab, and set the Default device under both Sound playback and Sound recording to iU2. 20 TASCAM iU2 5 To adjust the output level, use the INPUT L and INPUT R knobs on the top panel of this unit. Application Guide MON MIX knob Windows XP 1 Shut down all applications, and open the Control Panel from the analog line output (LINE OUT L and LINE OUT R) connectors and headphone output ( ) jack. These settings adjust the level output from the Start...
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... Audio Input section, set the sampling frequency and number of the unit to iU2. 4 - Application Guide For the Format in your audio application. • When using Mac OS X 10.5.8 Overload indicators 4 To adjust the output level, use the LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to adjust the monitoring balance between the computer and input signals. MON MIX knob 22 TASCAM iU2 Use the MON MIX knob to adjust the level output from the analog LINE OUT L, LINE OUT R and headphone output ( ) jacks. LINE...
... Audio Input section, set the sampling frequency and number of the unit to iU2. 4 - Application Guide For the Format in your audio application. • When using Mac OS X 10.5.8 Overload indicators 4 To adjust the output level, use the LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to adjust the monitoring balance between the computer and input signals. MON MIX knob 22 TASCAM iU2 Use the MON MIX knob to adjust the level output from the analog LINE OUT L, LINE OUT R and headphone output ( ) jacks. LINE...
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... computer, causing noise or sound dropouts. 26 TASCAM iU2 Stop wireless LAN transmissions and turn off . 1 Right-click the desktop (or open the System Control Panel) and select Personalize to open the System Control Panel) and select Properties. 2 Click the Advanced tab. 3 Click Settings in your audio software (DAW). 3) Change computer settings to improve computer audio performance. Try the following information about your computer. 1) The use to reduce...
... computer, causing noise or sound dropouts. 26 TASCAM iU2 Stop wireless LAN transmissions and turn off . 1 Right-click the desktop (or open the System Control Panel) and select Personalize to open the System Control Panel) and select Properties. 2 Click the Advanced tab. 3 Click Settings in your audio software (DAW). 3) Change computer settings to improve computer audio performance. Try the following information about your computer. 1) The use to reduce...
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... Performance Options screen, select the Adjust for the amplifier or speakers turned ON? Is the volume level raised? 6 - Is the INPUT L switch on the Mac OS version and model this setting might not be heard from the speakers connected to LINE or MIC as appropriate? 88 Sound cannot be available. 88 Cannot input sound through the line/mic INPUT L jack. Troubleshooting TASCAM iU2 27 Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences and select Energy...
... Performance Options screen, select the Adjust for the amplifier or speakers turned ON? Is the volume level raised? 6 - Is the INPUT L switch on the Mac OS version and model this setting might not be heard from the speakers connected to LINE or MIC as appropriate? 88 Sound cannot be available. 88 Cannot input sound through the line/mic INPUT L jack. Troubleshooting TASCAM iU2 27 Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences and select Energy...
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Specifications Analog input and output ratings 88 MIC 1 input (INPUT L) INPUT L switch set to MIC Balanced Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ Nominal input level: -63 dBu to -17 dBu Maximum input level: -1 dBu 88 MIC 2 input (INPUT R) INPUT R switch set to MIC Balanced Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") standard TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ Nominal input level: -63 dBu to -17 dBu Maximum input level: -1 dBu 88 Line L input (INPUT L) INPUT L switch set to LINE Balanced Connector: 6.3 mm ...
Specifications Analog input and output ratings 88 MIC 1 input (INPUT L) INPUT L switch set to MIC Balanced Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ Nominal input level: -63 dBu to -17 dBu Maximum input level: -1 dBu 88 MIC 2 input (INPUT R) INPUT R switch set to MIC Balanced Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4") standard TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ Nominal input level: -63 dBu to -17 dBu Maximum input level: -1 dBu 88 Line L input (INPUT L) INPUT L switch set to LINE Balanced Connector: 6.3 mm ...
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... pin Format: USB 2.0 Full speed (12 Mbps) Audio performance 88 Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +1/-3 dB (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) 88 Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB or more (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) 88 Total harmonic distortion 0.02% or less (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) TASCAM iU2 29 Maximum output level: +6 dBV 88 Headphone output ( ) Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini jack Maximum output: 10 mW + 10 mW Digital output ratings 88 Coaxial (DIGITAL OUT) Connector: RCA pin jack Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF) Output...
... pin Format: USB 2.0 Full speed (12 Mbps) Audio performance 88 Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +1/-3 dB (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) 88 Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB or more (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) 88 Total harmonic distortion 0.02% or less (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) TASCAM iU2 29 Maximum output level: +6 dBV 88 Headphone output ( ) Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini jack Maximum output: 10 mW + 10 mW Digital output ratings 88 Coaxial (DIGITAL OUT) Connector: RCA pin jack Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF) Output...
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... requirements See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS compatibility. (http://tascam.com/). 88 Supported OS: Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later iOS device 4.3 or later 88 Drivers Windows: WDM (standard Windows driver) Mac OS X: Core Audio, Core MIDI (standard Macintosh driver) General Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz Quantization bit rate: 16-bit Power: supplied by iOS device via the dock connector cable or by computer via a USB cable Power...
... requirements See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS compatibility. (http://tascam.com/). 88 Supported OS: Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later iOS device 4.3 or later 88 Drivers Windows: WDM (standard Windows driver) Mac OS X: Core Audio, Core MIDI (standard Macintosh driver) General Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz Quantization bit rate: 16-bit Power: supplied by iOS device via the dock connector cable or by computer via a USB cable Power...