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D01247020B US-16x08 USB2.0 Audio Interface/Mic Preamp Reference Manual Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install a dedicated driver.
D01247020B US-16x08 USB2.0 Audio Interface/Mic Preamp Reference Manual Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install a dedicated driver.
Reference Manual
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... menu 20 7 - MIDI Implementation Chart 25 10 - Preparation 10 Attaching the rackmount angles 10 Connecting the power 10 5 - Specifications 28 Specifications 28 Ratings 28 Analog inputs 28 Analog outputs 28 Control input/output ratings 28 Audio performance 29 Computer system requirements 29 Windows 29 Mac OS X 29 iOS devices 29 Supported audio drivers 29 General 29 Dimensional drawings 30 Block diagrams 31 Level diagrams 32 Contents 1 - Names and functions of parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel 5 3 -
... menu 20 7 - MIDI Implementation Chart 25 10 - Preparation 10 Attaching the rackmount angles 10 Connecting the power 10 5 - Specifications 28 Specifications 28 Ratings 28 Analog inputs 28 Analog outputs 28 Control input/output ratings 28 Audio performance 29 Computer system requirements 29 Windows 29 Mac OS X 29 iOS devices 29 Supported audio drivers 29 General 29 Dimensional drawings 30 Block diagrams 31 Level diagrams 32 Contents 1 - Names and functions of parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel 5 3 -
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... to equipment or lost recording data, for connection to powered monitors • Standard stereo TRS headphones jack with 70mW per channel output • Low latency monitoring through the DSP mixer • Patch bay allows outputs to be assigned freely • Scene memories can store DSP mixer settings (up to 24-bit/96kHz • USB 2.0 computer connection • Advanced DSP mixer with four-band equalizer and compressor on each channel • Driver software that can be stored...
... to equipment or lost recording data, for connection to powered monitors • Standard stereo TRS headphones jack with 70mW per channel output • Low latency monitoring through the DSP mixer • Patch bay allows outputs to be assigned freely • Scene memories can store DSP mixer settings (up to 24-bit/96kHz • USB 2.0 computer connection • Advanced DSP mixer with four-band equalizer and compressor on each channel • Driver software that can be stored...
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.... The LINE/INST switches enable support for both line input, including audio equipment and keyboards, and high impedance input, including direct input of the unit. 7 PHONES jack and knob Use this knob to +48V. The sound output is working. Names and functions of IN 1-10 independently. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights green when the unit is on and to adjust the headphone output level. 8 USB indicator This lights orange when the USB connection is...
.... The LINE/INST switches enable support for both line input, including audio equipment and keyboards, and high impedance input, including direct input of the unit. 7 PHONES jack and knob Use this knob to +48V. The sound output is working. Names and functions of IN 1-10 independently. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights green when the unit is on and to adjust the headphone output level. 8 USB indicator This lights orange when the USB connection is...
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... iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers Windows: ASIO2.0, WDM, MIDI Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI Installing the driver and Settings Panel To use the DSP mixer functions. Even computers that meet the same system requirements might be operated with the USB cable. iiWhen using this unit with at the same time. Installing the driver and Settings Panel for the latest information about supported operating systems. Windows 88 Supported operating systems Windows 8 (including 8.1) 32-bit Windows 8 (including 8.1) 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit SP1...
... iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers Windows: ASIO2.0, WDM, MIDI Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI Installing the driver and Settings Panel To use the DSP mixer functions. Even computers that meet the same system requirements might be operated with the USB cable. iiWhen using this unit with at the same time. Installing the driver and Settings Panel for the latest information about supported operating systems. Windows 88 Supported operating systems Windows 8 (including 8.1) 32-bit Windows 8 (including 8.1) 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit SP1...
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... Apps screen. 2. Right-click "US-16x08" in when it back to the unit. If you want to complete uninstallation. NOTE If you want to enable automatic launching of the System Preferences. NOTE If you use this , you changed using the "Allow applications downloaded from the "Programs and Features" Control Panel. 1. Windows 7 Click the Start button, select All Programs and then Startup. Uninstalling the driver and Settings Panel...
... Apps screen. 2. Right-click "US-16x08" in when it back to the unit. If you want to complete uninstallation. NOTE If you want to enable automatic launching of the System Preferences. NOTE If you use this , you changed using the "Allow applications downloaded from the "Programs and Features" Control Panel. 1. Windows 7 Click the Start button, select All Programs and then Startup. Uninstalling the driver and Settings Panel...
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... noises from monitoring equipment, and this unit, use an application that require phantom power, connect them to the IN 1-8 jacks, and set the phantom power switches to that has phono input jacks) must be connected directly to adjust the speaker volume. Analog record players The output of the unit to this unit and output from the computer. Use the LINE OUT 1-2 knob on the back and set the unit's 1-10 gain, LINE OUT 1-2 and PHONES knobs to USB Adapter...
... noises from monitoring equipment, and this unit, use an application that require phantom power, connect them to the IN 1-8 jacks, and set the phantom power switches to that has phono input jacks) must be connected directly to adjust the speaker volume. Analog record players The output of the unit to this unit and output from the computer. Use the LINE OUT 1-2 knob on the back and set the unit's 1-10 gain, LINE OUT 1-2 and PHONES knobs to USB Adapter...
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... use the Scene Memory menu in the menu that appears at the bottom left corner of the unit. For this manual. • The signals input through each output on the computer display. Using the Settings Panel You can also open the Control Panel by SOLO, MUTE, PAN, and fader settings. Click the Start button and select "Control Panel" to change various settings (Windows only). For details, see "Block diagrams" on the same computer. Opening the Settings Panel...
... use the Scene Memory menu in the menu that appears at the bottom left corner of the unit. For this manual. • The signals input through each output on the computer display. Using the Settings Panel You can also open the Control Panel by SOLO, MUTE, PAN, and fader settings. Click the Start button and select "Control Panel" to change various settings (Windows only). For details, see "Block diagrams" on the same computer. Opening the Settings Panel...
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... the stereo bus. Three meters show the level of the signal input to the right channel of the stereo bus. 6 - The MUTE buttons for channels that had been individually muted before the unit entered solo mode will remain muted. • The MASTER L/R channel MUTE button will not turn on automatically when the unit enters solo mode. 8 MUTE buttons Turn a MUTE button on to mute that channel. (Default: off ) NOTE In addition to turning the MUTE button on at a time. Using the Settings Panel 2 COMPRESSOR When the input volume...
... the stereo bus. Three meters show the level of the signal input to the right channel of the stereo bus. 6 - The MUTE buttons for channels that had been individually muted before the unit entered solo mode will remain muted. • The MASTER L/R channel MUTE button will not turn on automatically when the unit enters solo mode. 8 MUTE buttons Turn a MUTE button on to mute that channel. (Default: off ) NOTE In addition to turning the MUTE button on at a time. Using the Settings Panel 2 COMPRESSOR When the input volume...
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... device is connected. 2 "No ASIO Driver" is the firmware version used by unit. Item displayed Software Version Firmware Version Device Sample Rate Meaning This is an image of the rear panel of the unit. TASCAM US-16x08 17 Beneath these areas is the software version used by the computer. Using the Settings Panel 2 88 Mac OS X 1 Windows Settings Panel screen Mac Settings Panel screen The "INTERFACE" page has a unit status area and, on the panel to adjust the...
... device is connected. 2 "No ASIO Driver" is the firmware version used by unit. Item displayed Software Version Firmware Version Device Sample Rate Meaning This is an image of the rear panel of the unit. TASCAM US-16x08 17 Beneath these areas is the software version used by the computer. Using the Settings Panel 2 88 Mac OS X 1 Windows Settings Panel screen Mac Settings Panel screen The "INTERFACE" page has a unit status area and, on the panel to adjust the...
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... open a pull-down menu with the output jacks as selected in this menu. 6 - COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 Output signal routing status This shows the connection of a LINE OUT X ("X" is 1-8) label to output from this manual. • Computer BUS outputs Select output signals from the Computer BUS (1-8), which come from DAW software running on page 31 in area 1. • Stereo BUS outputs The signals input through each input jack and by USB output from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08
... open a pull-down menu with the output jacks as selected in this menu. 6 - COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 Output signal routing status This shows the connection of a LINE OUT X ("X" is 1-8) label to output from this manual. • Computer BUS outputs Select output signals from the Computer BUS (1-8), which come from DAW software running on page 31 in area 1. • Stereo BUS outputs The signals input through each input jack and by USB output from the PHONES (L/R) jack. 18 TASCAM US-16x08
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... (GAIN) 0 dB LOW MID (FREQ) 300 Hz LOW MID (Q) 1.00 LOW (GAIN) 0 dB LOW (FREQ) 80 Hz LCF OFF COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD 0 dB RATIO 1.0: 1 GAIN 0 dB ATTACK 2 ms RELEASE 10 ms PAN C (center) Channel faders 0 dB Master fader 0 dB OUTPUT LINE OUT 1 COMPUTER 1 SETTING LINE OUT 2 COMPUTER 2 LINE OUT 3 COMPUTER 3 LINE OUT 4 COMPUTER 4 LINE OUT 5 COMPUTER 5 LINE OUT 6 COMPUTER 6 LINE OUT 7 COMPUTER 7 LINE OUT 8 COMPUTER 8 NOTE • If you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. TASCAM US-16x08 19 Mac...
... (GAIN) 0 dB LOW MID (FREQ) 300 Hz LOW MID (Q) 1.00 LOW (GAIN) 0 dB LOW (FREQ) 80 Hz LCF OFF COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD 0 dB RATIO 1.0: 1 GAIN 0 dB ATTACK 2 ms RELEASE 10 ms PAN C (center) Channel faders 0 dB Master fader 0 dB OUTPUT LINE OUT 1 COMPUTER 1 SETTING LINE OUT 2 COMPUTER 2 LINE OUT 3 COMPUTER 3 LINE OUT 4 COMPUTER 4 LINE OUT 5 COMPUTER 5 LINE OUT 6 COMPUTER 6 LINE OUT 7 COMPUTER 7 LINE OUT 8 COMPUTER 8 NOTE • If you cannot restore the previous settings. 1. TASCAM US-16x08 19 Mac...
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... after installing the driver and Settings Panel for this unit's Settings Panel to install and uninstall the driver and Settings Panel. 88 There is no sound will be output through this manual. Please confirm the following . 1. In particular, DAW applications operate using audio engines with settings that is running in the "Windows Media Player" section of the "Application guide" chapter of the "Performance Options" window, select "Adjust for methods to use a USB hub. Mac OS...
... after installing the driver and Settings Panel for this unit's Settings Panel to install and uninstall the driver and Settings Panel. 88 There is no sound will be output through this manual. Please confirm the following . 1. In particular, DAW applications operate using audio engines with settings that is running in the "Windows Media Player" section of the "Application guide" chapter of the "Performance Options" window, select "Adjust for methods to use a USB hub. Mac OS...
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... other equipment...........12 Connecting with iOS devices 13 Adjusting the input sound 13 Mic Preamp mode 13 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 Ratings 14 Analog inputs 14 Analog outputs 15 Control input/output ratings 15 Audio performance 15 Computer system requirements 15 Windows 15 Mac OS X 16 4 TASCAM US-16x08 iOS devices 16 Supported audio drivers 16 General 16 Dimensional drawings 16 Introduction Thank you for your city office, waste disposal service or the...
... other equipment...........12 Connecting with iOS devices 13 Adjusting the input sound 13 Mic Preamp mode 13 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 Ratings 14 Analog inputs 14 Analog outputs 15 Control input/output ratings 15 Audio performance 15 Computer system requirements 15 Windows 15 Mac OS X 16 4 TASCAM US-16x08 iOS devices 16 Supported audio drivers 16 General 16 Dimensional drawings 16 Introduction Thank you for your city office, waste disposal service or the...
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... can be supported. Front panel 3. Use the gain knobs to set the input gains. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 4 IN9-10 (BALANCED/UNBALANCED) jacks, LINE/INST switch IN9-10 jacks are needed. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). 2. This jack outputs the same signal as a user online. 1 STANDBY/ON switch, indicator Use this switch to open the Downloads website page for that are standard TRS analog input jacks. TASCAM US-16x08 5 Near windows or...
... can be supported. Front panel 3. Use the gain knobs to set the input gains. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 4 IN9-10 (BALANCED/UNBALANCED) jacks, LINE/INST switch IN9-10 jacks are needed. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). 2. This jack outputs the same signal as a user online. 1 STANDBY/ON switch, indicator Use this switch to open the Downloads website page for that are standard TRS analog input jacks. TASCAM US-16x08 5 Near windows or...
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... that appears after installation or uninstallation completes. Installing the dedicated software To use the DSP mixer function. CAUTION Restarting the computer might be used , so there is no need to install the Settings Panel software to it on the computer desktop or another location. 3. TASCAM US-16x08 7 When the "Setup Wizard" screen appears, click the "Next" button. 7. Download the latest driver for Windows CAUTION • Complete the installation of the License...
... that appears after installation or uninstallation completes. Installing the dedicated software To use the DSP mixer function. CAUTION Restarting the computer might be used , so there is no need to install the Settings Panel software to it on the computer desktop or another location. 3. TASCAM US-16x08 7 When the "Setup Wizard" screen appears, click the "Next" button. 7. Download the latest driver for Windows CAUTION • Complete the installation of the License...
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... channel number) button to display the equalizer and compressor of that channel. 7 SOLO buttons Turn on a "SOLO" button to solo that channel. The Solo mode of this unit is displayed in the corresponding channel level meter. Settings Panel screen" of that channel. 9 Pan sliders Use to adjust the position of the signal input to each channel. 0 Faders, level meters Use the channel fader of each channel is displayed in the master level meter. For details about other tracks are muted. 8 MUTE buttons Turn on a "MUTE" button to mute that channel. Use the master fader to adjust the...
... channel number) button to display the equalizer and compressor of that channel. 7 SOLO buttons Turn on a "SOLO" button to solo that channel. The Solo mode of this unit is displayed in the corresponding channel level meter. Settings Panel screen" of that channel. 9 Pan sliders Use to adjust the position of the signal input to each channel. 0 Faders, level meters Use the channel fader of each channel is displayed in the master level meter. For details about other tracks are muted. 8 MUTE buttons Turn on a "MUTE" button to mute that channel. Use the master fader to adjust the...
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... procedures in a mode called Mic Preamp mode when it up following settings, sound will be output through a USB cable. Input IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7 IN8 Output LINE OUT1 LINE OUT2 LINE OUT3 LINE OUT4 LINE OUT5 LINE OUT6 LINE OUT7 LINE OUT8 You can use a USB hub. Installation fails. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Connecting with iOS devices You will need a Lightning to USB Adapter.* * You must be output by connecting powered monitor speakers or headphones to adjust the output level of the unit...
... procedures in a mode called Mic Preamp mode when it up following settings, sound will be output through a USB cable. Input IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7 IN8 Output LINE OUT1 LINE OUT2 LINE OUT3 LINE OUT4 LINE OUT5 LINE OUT6 LINE OUT7 LINE OUT8 You can use a USB hub. Installation fails. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Connecting with iOS devices You will need a Lightning to USB Adapter.* * You must be output by connecting powered monitor speakers or headphones to adjust the output level of the unit...
Software/Firmware Update procedures
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... the software/firmware version of the US-16x08 being used with the unit. 2. Updating the Windows driver and the Mac Settings Panel 88 For Windows 1. Download the latest Settings Panel for Mac OS X" in "Installing the dedicated driver for the power cord. • Set the phantom power switch to update it on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message might not have opened automatically. Using the Settings Panel" of driver version) file to automatically start the installer software. 4. Windows INTERFACE page Mac INTERFACE page Procedures for the operating...
... the software/firmware version of the US-16x08 being used with the unit. 2. Updating the Windows driver and the Mac Settings Panel 88 For Windows 1. Download the latest Settings Panel for Mac OS X" in "Installing the dedicated driver for the power cord. • Set the phantom power switch to update it on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message might not have opened automatically. Using the Settings Panel" of driver version) file to automatically start the installer software. 4. Windows INTERFACE page Mac INTERFACE page Procedures for the operating...
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...) for the power cord. • Set the phantom power switch to install the following. US-16x08 Procedures for the operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer. 2. Updating the firmware 88 For Windows 1. Double-click the "US-16x08_FirmwareUpdater.exe" execution file prepared before using a USB cable. • Confirm that the above software has already been installed. Download the firmware updater (as...
...) for the power cord. • Set the phantom power switch to install the following. US-16x08 Procedures for the operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer. 2. Updating the firmware 88 For Windows 1. Double-click the "US-16x08_FirmwareUpdater.exe" execution file prepared before using a USB cable. • Confirm that the above software has already been installed. Download the firmware updater (as...