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... 4 Mac...5 Working with TASCAM EZ CONNECT 28 Understanding information codes 29 Overview TASCAM MX CONNECT TASCAM MX CONNECT is control software for system integrators/managers. From building a system that uses an MX-8A to its terms. 2 TASCAM MX CONNECT pp Control software designed for use interface. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Contents 1 - TASCAM MX CONNECT 7 Connecting TASCAM MX CONNECT with an MX-8A 7 Using TASCAM MX CONNECT in this software...
... 4 Mac...5 Working with TASCAM EZ CONNECT 28 Understanding information codes 29 Overview TASCAM MX CONNECT TASCAM MX CONNECT is control software for system integrators/managers. From building a system that uses an MX-8A to its terms. 2 TASCAM MX CONNECT pp Control software designed for use interface. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Contents 1 - TASCAM MX CONNECT 7 Connecting TASCAM MX CONNECT with an MX-8A 7 Using TASCAM MX CONNECT in this software...
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... and Windows Media are used in this manual The following conventions are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Conventions used in the United States and/or other countries. TIP These are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this :... Open disc space At least 150 MB Screen resolution 1280×1024 (SXGA) or higher Software versions TASCAM MX CONNECT software version: 1.2.0 TASCAM EZ CONNECT software version: 1.1.1 3 TASCAM MX CONNECT pp Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad and the App Store are shown in damage to use the software...
... and Windows Media are used in this manual The following conventions are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Conventions used in the United States and/or other countries. TIP These are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this :... Open disc space At least 150 MB Screen resolution 1280×1024 (SXGA) or higher Software versions TASCAM MX CONNECT software version: 1.2.0 TASCAM EZ CONNECT software version: 1.1.1 3 TASCAM MX CONNECT pp Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad and the App Store are shown in damage to use the software...
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...are responsible for any transmission costs related to Internet connection. 3. Download the TASCAM MX CONNECT application installer from the box next to Internet connection. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Installing the dedicated software iOS/Android devices 1. Connect the smartphone or tablet device to continue. 5.... cancel installation at this time, click the "Cancel" button. 7. To launch TASCAM MX CONNECT immediately, click the "Finish" button. Search for the app (TASCAM MX CONNECT or TASCAM EZ CONNECT) on Google Play for an Android device or on the App Store for any...
...are responsible for any transmission costs related to Internet connection. 3. Download the TASCAM MX CONNECT application installer from the box next to Internet connection. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Installing the dedicated software iOS/Android devices 1. Connect the smartphone or tablet device to continue. 5.... cancel installation at this time, click the "Cancel" button. 7. To launch TASCAM MX CONNECT immediately, click the "Finish" button. Search for the app (TASCAM MX CONNECT or TASCAM EZ CONNECT) on Google Play for an Android device or on the App Store for any...
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..., click the "Next" button. 7. NOTE Depending on page 6 and then proceed with the installation. 1. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Mac NOTE While installing the Mac TASCAM MX CONNECT application, a warning message like this appears, follow the instructions in the window that opens. 4. If you are... like this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. 3. Download the latest TASCAM MX CONNECT app for the Mac TASCAM MX CONNECT installer, and double-click "TASCAM_MxConnect.pkg" inside the folder that opens to the contents, click "Agree". Double-click ...
..., click the "Next" button. 7. NOTE Depending on page 6 and then proceed with the installation. 1. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Mac NOTE While installing the Mac TASCAM MX CONNECT application, a warning message like this appears, follow the instructions in the window that opens. 4. If you are... like this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. 3. Download the latest TASCAM MX CONNECT app for the Mac TASCAM MX CONNECT installer, and double-click "TASCAM_MxConnect.pkg" inside the folder that opens to the contents, click "Agree". Double-click ...
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... message shown. In this case, copy the file from the folder where it back to open pane. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Working with Gatekeeper When using the "Allow applications downloaded from : the Mac App Store." 6 TASCAM MX CONNECT In this case, click the "Open" button. Are you sure you changed using mac OS, depending on...
... message shown. In this case, copy the file from the folder where it back to open pane. TASCAM MX CONNECT / TASCAM EZ CONNECT Working with Gatekeeper When using the "Allow applications downloaded from : the Mac App Store." 6 TASCAM MX CONNECT In this case, click the "Open" button. Are you sure you changed using mac OS, depending on...
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...be input. Leave the password field blank to log in to the Internet. The TASCAM MX CONNECT PRESET page will open when the connection between the MX-8A and the other device to a router with a wired connection. If connections are connected by Wi-Fi or with a LAN cable. 2. NOTE Depending on page 20...appear. 4. NOTE ii No default password is launched. Set the password for the MX-8A. 2 - The following login screen will appear when TASCAM MX CONNECT is set or check and log in the list can input an IP address and log in. 5. Input the password, and tap the LOGIN ...
...be input. Leave the password field blank to log in to the Internet. The TASCAM MX CONNECT PRESET page will open when the connection between the MX-8A and the other device to a router with a wired connection. If connections are connected by Wi-Fi or with a LAN cable. 2. NOTE Depending on page 20...appear. 4. NOTE ii No default password is launched. Set the password for the MX-8A. 2 - The following login screen will appear when TASCAM MX CONNECT is set or check and log in the list can input an IP address and log in. 5. Input the password, and tap the LOGIN ...
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... the screen. Use this page to assign mixed signals to make mix channel settings. TASCAM MX CONNECT Using TASCAM MX CONNECT in the Preset Selection field. 2 Preset Selection field Use to make TASCAM EZ CONNECT settings. Tap the button. "DEMO MODE" appears at the top or right of ...the selected preset shown in demo mode In demo mode, TASCAM MX CONNECT can be changed. 1. Button PRESET INPUT MIXER ROUTING OUTPUT SETTING EZ CONNECT Meaning This page shows information...
... the screen. Use this page to assign mixed signals to make mix channel settings. TASCAM MX CONNECT Using TASCAM MX CONNECT in the Preset Selection field. 2 Preset Selection field Use to make TASCAM EZ CONNECT settings. Tap the button. "DEMO MODE" appears at the top or right of ...the selected preset shown in demo mode In demo mode, TASCAM MX CONNECT can be changed. 1. Button PRESET INPUT MIXER ROUTING OUTPUT SETTING EZ CONNECT Meaning This page shows information...
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... preset. When the input gain setting is HIGH, GAIN HIGH appears lit, and when the setting is MIC, this appears lit blue. 9 TASCAM MX CONNECT INPUT page The INPUT page shows information about the last loaded preset is shown here. 4 Preset details This shows the names of the channel ... of the selected preset to open the Additional Input Settings screen. (see "Additional Input Settings screen" on the Additional Input Settings screen. TASCAM MX CONNECT 3 Loaded Preset Information about the signals being input and can be delayed or stop depending on the network setup and Wi-Fi...
... preset. When the input gain setting is HIGH, GAIN HIGH appears lit, and when the setting is MIC, this appears lit blue. 9 TASCAM MX CONNECT INPUT page The INPUT page shows information about the last loaded preset is shown here. 4 Preset details This shows the names of the channel ... of the selected preset to open the Additional Input Settings screen. (see "Additional Input Settings screen" on the Additional Input Settings screen. TASCAM MX CONNECT 3 Loaded Preset Information about the signals being input and can be delayed or stop depending on the network setup and Wi-Fi...
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... decibel value and with a keyboard. NOTE Double-tap the fader to set by tapping here and entering it with a level meter. TASCAM MX CONNECT 10 button appears y GROUP button Tapping a GROUP button will now appear. This links the faders and mute buttons of the channel fader ... only turn grouping on/off status on /off . Additional Input Settings screen NOTE Level meter movement might be grouped at the same time. 2 - TASCAM MX CONNECT 9 EQUALIZER setting status This shows the EQUALIZER on the Additional Input Settings screen. Range: - inf, -126.9 dB - +10 dB (0.0 dB ...
... decibel value and with a keyboard. NOTE Double-tap the fader to set by tapping here and entering it with a level meter. TASCAM MX CONNECT 10 button appears y GROUP button Tapping a GROUP button will now appear. This links the faders and mute buttons of the channel fader ... only turn grouping on/off status on /off . Additional Input Settings screen NOTE Level meter movement might be grouped at the same time. 2 - TASCAM MX CONNECT 9 EQUALIZER setting status This shows the EQUALIZER on the Additional Input Settings screen. Range: - inf, -126.9 dB - +10 dB (0.0 dB ...
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...NOTE If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is on when connecting a mic that channel. u ALC button This turns the automatic level control function on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could damage the equipment or harm hearing. ...and b buttons to MIC, phantom power can be turned on the INPUT page. ii Supplying phantom power to use balanced dynamic mics. TASCAM MX CONNECT 11 TASCAM MX CONNECT 2 Input Name setting field Set the input name to be sure to some ribbon mics will now appear. Use the g and t...
...NOTE If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is on when connecting a mic that channel. u ALC button This turns the automatic level control function on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could damage the equipment or harm hearing. ...and b buttons to MIC, phantom power can be turned on the INPUT page. ii Supplying phantom power to use balanced dynamic mics. TASCAM MX CONNECT 11 TASCAM MX CONNECT 2 Input Name setting field Set the input name to be sure to some ribbon mics will now appear. Use the g and t...
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TASCAM MX CONNECT COMPRESSOR tab When the input volume exceeds the THRESHOLD level, the input volume is compressed, the output level becomes lower than the input level. Range: -... the g and t buttons. Range: 0 dB - 20 dB (default: 0 dB) 6 ATTACK This sets the time until the compression stops and the sound returns to start. TASCAM MX CONNECT 12 The button lights when on and the EQ graph (2) appears blue. 2 EQ graph This shows the frequency response with the current equalizer settings. When...
TASCAM MX CONNECT COMPRESSOR tab When the input volume exceeds the THRESHOLD level, the input volume is compressed, the output level becomes lower than the input level. Range: -... the g and t buttons. Range: 0 dB - 20 dB (default: 0 dB) 6 ATTACK This sets the time until the compression stops and the sound returns to start. TASCAM MX CONNECT 12 The button lights when on and the EQ graph (2) appears blue. 2 EQ graph This shows the frequency response with the current equalizer settings. When...
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...selection frame to make it with a keyboard. 4 MIX channel fader This adjusts the signal level sent to set the values. TASCAM MX CONNECT 3 Band selection frame By tapping the L, 1, 2 or H in the Input Name setting field. 2 MIX level meter The... Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB) Use the b and 5 buttons to set on the network setup and Wi-Fi connection conditions. 1 Input channel and signal name This shows the INPUT channel name and the name set the values. Ranges L: 32 Hz - ...the 1 and 2 bands. The gain value of the 1 and 2 bands. MIXER page details TASCAM MX CONNECT 13
...selection frame to make it with a keyboard. 4 MIX channel fader This adjusts the signal level sent to set the values. TASCAM MX CONNECT 3 Band selection frame By tapping the L, 1, 2 or H in the Input Name setting field. 2 MIX level meter The... Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB) Use the b and 5 buttons to set on the network setup and Wi-Fi connection conditions. 1 Input channel and signal name This shows the INPUT channel name and the name set the values. Ranges L: 32 Hz - ...the 1 and 2 bands. The gain value of the 1 and 2 bands. MIXER page details TASCAM MX CONNECT 13
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... the Additional Mixer Settings screen in the fader level display area (8). ii If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is 1.02 or earlier, the master fader on . w Mute button Tap the button to mute the MIX master channel. (Default: lit)... Tap the button to switch the open a GROUP pop-up . Tap this area to 0 dB. TASCAM MX CONNECT 7 GROUP button Tapping a GROUP button will now appear. That button will open MIX or USB OUT page. e Ducking function setting status This shows the ...
... the Additional Mixer Settings screen in the fader level display area (8). ii If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is 1.02 or earlier, the master fader on . w Mute button Tap the button to mute the MIX master channel. (Default: lit)... Tap the button to switch the open a GROUP pop-up . Tap this area to 0 dB. TASCAM MX CONNECT 7 GROUP button Tapping a GROUP button will now appear. That button will open MIX or USB OUT page. e Ducking function setting status This shows the ...
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...open a setting value list. Drag the MIX master fader up or down to a low value (-30 dBFS is low, set it as background music. TASCAM MX CONNECT 15 Tap g or t to open a setting value list. Tap this to open Additional Mix Settings screen. Tap this area to open a setting value.... NOTE Level meter movement might be reduced. For example, to use the ducking function when the mic input level is the minimum). TASCAM MX CONNECT Additional Mixer Settings screen 1 MIX number This shows the MIX number for the open the Additional Mix Settings screen for the ducking function.
...open a setting value list. Drag the MIX master fader up or down to a low value (-30 dBFS is low, set it as background music. TASCAM MX CONNECT 15 Tap g or t to open a setting value list. Tap this to open Additional Mix Settings screen. Tap this area to open a setting value.... NOTE Level meter movement might be reduced. For example, to use the ducking function when the mic input level is the minimum). TASCAM MX CONNECT Additional Mixer Settings screen 1 MIX number This shows the MIX number for the open the Additional Mix Settings screen for the ducking function.
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...ANC function illustration This shows the level change output routings. NOTE Level meter movement might be measured and the ANC gain determined. TASCAM MX CONNECT 16 TASCAM MX CONNECT ANC settings area The Ambient Noise Compensator (ANC) function can also be measured by double-tapping intersections. 3 Output channels and ...sound source easier to hear. 1 ANC function ON/OFF button This turns the ANC function on the network setup and Wi-Fi connection conditions. 2 Routing setting area Use this to select the ambient noise source to output channels. NOTE Level meter movement might be ...
...ANC function illustration This shows the level change output routings. NOTE Level meter movement might be measured and the ANC gain determined. TASCAM MX CONNECT 16 TASCAM MX CONNECT ANC settings area The Ambient Noise Compensator (ANC) function can also be measured by double-tapping intersections. 3 Output channels and ...sound source easier to hear. 1 ANC function ON/OFF button This turns the ANC function on the network setup and Wi-Fi connection conditions. 2 Routing setting area Use this to select the ambient noise source to output channels. NOTE Level meter movement might be ...
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...buttons of the output channel signal sent to unmute that channel. ii If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is 1.1.0 or earlier, the GROUP buttons will now appear. The button appears unlit when muted. (Default: lit) Tap the button to ... function is affecting the signal, the indicator lights red. 9 PHASE setting status This shows the PHASE setting on the Additional Output Settings screen. TASCAM MX CONNECT 17 Drag the output channel fader up menu. q GROUP button Tapping a GROUP button will open the Additional Output Settings Screen...
...buttons of the output channel signal sent to unmute that channel. ii If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is 1.1.0 or earlier, the GROUP buttons will now appear. The button appears unlit when muted. (Default: lit) Tap the button to ... function is affecting the signal, the indicator lights red. 9 PHASE setting status This shows the PHASE setting on the Additional Output Settings screen. TASCAM MX CONNECT 17 Drag the output channel fader up menu. q GROUP button Tapping a GROUP button will open the Additional Output Settings Screen...
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... the setting level display area, the slider, or the 5 and b buttons. ii If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is 1.1.0 or earlier, the GROUP buttons will open a GROUP pop-up . When on /off . Range: - inf, -126.9 dB - +10 dB (0.0... buttons of the output channel as a decibel value and with a level meter. Tap this to open Additional Output Settings screen. Normal Reversed TASCAM MX CONNECT 18 NOTE When the test tone is shown in 0.1 dB intervals. t PHASE button Use this button to unmute that channel. The button ...
... the setting level display area, the slider, or the 5 and b buttons. ii If the MX-8A unit firmware version is 1.02 or earlier, or the TASCAM MX CONNECT version is 1.1.0 or earlier, the GROUP buttons will open a GROUP pop-up . When on /off . Range: - inf, -126.9 dB - +10 dB (0.0... buttons of the output channel as a decibel value and with a level meter. Tap this to open Additional Output Settings screen. Normal Reversed TASCAM MX CONNECT 18 NOTE When the test tone is shown in 0.1 dB intervals. t PHASE button Use this button to unmute that channel. The button ...
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...output the selected tone from the set when the low-cut filter that cuts noise and other sounds at high frequencies. (Default: unlit) TASCAM MX CONNECT 19 Tap to select the test tone frequency. 3 Test tone gain Use to adjust speakers, for individual channels. 1 Test tone type Use...can also be adjusted. 3 Band selection frame By tapping the L, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or H in the setting level area, or the g and t buttons. TASCAM MX CONNECT Additional test tone settings window Turn the test tone on , the test tone type is automatically set to MUTE. 2 Test tone sine wave frequency setting...
...output the selected tone from the set when the low-cut filter that cuts noise and other sounds at high frequencies. (Default: unlit) TASCAM MX CONNECT 19 Tap to select the test tone frequency. 3 Test tone gain Use to adjust speakers, for individual channels. 1 Test tone type Use...can also be adjusted. 3 Band selection frame By tapping the L, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or H in the setting level area, or the g and t buttons. TASCAM MX CONNECT Additional test tone settings window Turn the test tone on , the test tone type is automatically set to MUTE. 2 Test tone sine wave frequency setting...
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... be entered manually. Settings: 15 dBu, 18 dBu, 20 dBu, 22 dBu, 24 dBu (default) Tap this software (TASCAM MX CONNECT). button to confirm changes to network 0 MX CONNECT VERSION This is the serial number of output channel signals. 1 Delay function ON/OFF button This turns the delay function on...sampling frequency used by USB, the unit will not be protected. The maximum number of the MX-8A unit that is shipped new. 2 - TASCAM MX CONNECT DELAY tab Use to make related settings. 1 UNIT NAME This shows the name of characters is set the time, use the slider, the ...
... be entered manually. Settings: 15 dBu, 18 dBu, 20 dBu, 22 dBu, 24 dBu (default) Tap this software (TASCAM MX CONNECT). button to confirm changes to network 0 MX CONNECT VERSION This is the serial number of output channel signals. 1 Delay function ON/OFF button This turns the delay function on...sampling frequency used by USB, the unit will not be protected. The maximum number of the MX-8A unit that is shipped new. 2 - TASCAM MX CONNECT DELAY tab Use to make related settings. 1 UNIT NAME This shows the name of characters is set the time, use the slider, the ...