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... devices 29 Supported audio drivers 29 General 29 Dimensional drawings 30 Block diagrams 31 Level diagrams 32 Contents 1 - Application Guide 23 Windows Media Player 23 2 TASCAM US-16x08 Windows 8 23 Windows 7 23 Mac OS X and iTunes 24 iOS 24 9 - Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting 26 11 - Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings Panel...
... devices 29 Supported audio drivers 29 General 29 Dimensional drawings 30 Block diagrams 31 Level diagrams 32 Contents 1 - Application Guide 23 Windows Media Player 23 2 TASCAM US-16x08 Windows 8 23 Windows 7 23 Mac OS X and iTunes 24 iOS 24 9 - Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting 26 11 - Using the Settings Panel 13 Opening the Settings Panel...
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...; MIDI input and output enable connection with keyboards and other physical parts of this unit are used in injury, damage to the computer operation manual. TASCAM US-16x08 3 NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in this manual. • Switches, connectors and other...
...; MIDI input and output enable connection with keyboards and other physical parts of this unit are used in injury, damage to the computer operation manual. TASCAM US-16x08 3 NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in this manual. • Switches, connectors and other...
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... not supply phantom power to an unbalanced dynamic mic. • Supplying phantom power to connect stereo headphones. Failure to do so might damage other trouble. 4 TASCAM US-16x08
... not supply phantom power to an unbalanced dynamic mic. • Supplying phantom power to connect stereo headphones. Failure to do so might damage other trouble. 4 TASCAM US-16x08
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.... Use this function, set the STANDBY/ON switch to STANDBY once, wait at least 8 seconds and then set to prevent the plug from becoming disconnected. TASCAM US-16x08 5 Names and functions of the included AC adapter here to have the unit turn the unit on again after it will function in mic preamp...
.... Use this function, set the STANDBY/ON switch to STANDBY once, wait at least 8 seconds and then set to prevent the plug from becoming disconnected. TASCAM US-16x08 5 Names and functions of the included AC adapter here to have the unit turn the unit on again after it will function in mic preamp...
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...be used , so there is no need to decompress it . iiWhen you open a zip file without decompressing it and doubleclick the "US-16x08_Installer.exe" file in the folder that appears after installation or uninstallation completes. Installing the driver and Settings Panel for example, the ... options to it on a Mac. When a "Security Warning" or "User Account Control" screens appear, click the "Yes" button. 6 TASCAM US-16x08 Download the latest driver for example, to install a driver or Settings Panel. iiOnly the Settings Panel needs to be installed on the computer to...
...be used , so there is no need to decompress it . iiWhen you open a zip file without decompressing it and doubleclick the "US-16x08_Installer.exe" file in the folder that appears after installation or uninstallation completes. Installing the driver and Settings Panel for example, the ... options to it on a Mac. When a "Security Warning" or "User Account Control" screens appear, click the "Yes" button. 6 TASCAM US-16x08 Download the latest driver for example, to install a driver or Settings Panel. iiOnly the Settings Panel needs to be installed on the computer to...
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... If the unit is the saved disk image file for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08. pkg" inside the folder that opens. 10. Installation 11. When the Setup Wizard screen appears,... passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with the unit. 2. Double-click "US-16x08_X.XX.dmg", which is connected by the USB cable, cancel driver installation and ...manual and then proceed with Gatekeeper" on the computer's settings, the downloaded zip file might appear: "US-16x08.pkg can't be used with Windows." com/) and save it with the installation. In this message ...
... If the unit is the saved disk image file for the Settings Panel, and double-click "US-16x08. pkg" inside the folder that opens. 10. Installation 11. When the Setup Wizard screen appears,... passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with the unit. 2. Double-click "US-16x08_X.XX.dmg", which is connected by the USB cable, cancel driver installation and ...manual and then proceed with Gatekeeper" on the computer's settings, the downloaded zip file might appear: "US-16x08.pkg can't be used with Windows." com/) and save it with the installation. In this message ...
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... control-click (or right-click) the file and click "Open". Click the "Open" button if the following security warning might not be shown: "'US-16x08. This message might appear during installation. When the installer starts, click the "Continue" button. 4. Click the "Close" button. Resolution depends on the... Store." 5. pkg' can 't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store. The Settings Panel will launch. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 Click the "Read License" button and check the contents of the license, click "Agree". In this case, copy the file from the ...
... control-click (or right-click) the file and click "Open". Click the "Open" button if the following security warning might not be shown: "'US-16x08. This message might appear during installation. When the installer starts, click the "Continue" button. 4. Click the "Close" button. Resolution depends on the... Store." 5. pkg' can 't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store. The Settings Panel will launch. 8 TASCAM US-16x08 Click the "Read License" button and check the contents of the license, click "Agree". In this case, copy the file from the ...
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...is started, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 88 Mac OS X Delete the "US-16x08" application from :" item on an iPad or other iOS device. Double-click "TASCAM US-16x08 version X.XX" ("X.XX" is no longer intend to the original setting after updating the driver and...The Settings Panel cannot be changed the Gatekeeper setting to decrease security (use this , you want to uninstall the driver or Settings Panel. TASCAM US-16x08 9 NOTE • The automatic launching setting for parameters. (For information about the default values of the window ( ) or typing ...
...is started, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 88 Mac OS X Delete the "US-16x08" application from :" item on an iPad or other iOS device. Double-click "TASCAM US-16x08 version X.XX" ("X.XX" is no longer intend to the original setting after updating the driver and...The Settings Panel cannot be changed the Gatekeeper setting to decrease security (use this , you want to uninstall the driver or Settings Panel. TASCAM US-16x08 9 NOTE • The automatic launching setting for parameters. (For information about the default values of the window ( ) or typing ...
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... • Always use the adapter if there is abnormal could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or other outlet plug (A or B). 4. In order to request repair. 10 TASCAM US-16x08 Follow these procedures to reinstall the frame pieces originally attached to the AC adapter. Connecting the power Use the included AC adapter to connect a power...
... • Always use the adapter if there is abnormal could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or other outlet plug (A or B). 4. In order to request repair. 10 TASCAM US-16x08 Follow these procedures to reinstall the frame pieces originally attached to the AC adapter. Connecting the power Use the included AC adapter to connect a power...
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TASCAM US-16x08 11 Do not set phantom power to +48V when an unbalanced dynamic mic is connected. • Do not connect or disconnect mics while phantom power ...
TASCAM US-16x08 11 Do not set phantom power to +48V when an unbalanced dynamic mic is connected. • Do not connect or disconnect mics while phantom power ...
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... can monitor audio signals that jack to the computer via a USB hub, for that are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. 12 TASCAM US-16x08 Guitar When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to the IN 1-10 jacks on the front of the unit. Failure to do so could cause...
... can monitor audio signals that jack to the computer via a USB hub, for that are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. 12 TASCAM US-16x08 Guitar When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to the IN 1-10 jacks on the front of the unit. Failure to do so could cause...
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...Panel will have the same state as when it . 2. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to open the Settings Panel. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to open the Settings Panel. to open the Settings Panel. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Open the Settings Panel in mixer and effects settings on the Start...the computer without being affected by :" item to open the Control Panel. 2. Windows 7 Start button w All Programs w select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" under "TASCAM" to open the Settings Panel. • In the Audio Devices window of the driver and information about connections. Click the Start ...
...Panel will have the same state as when it . 2. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to open the Settings Panel. Select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" to open the Settings Panel. to open the Settings Panel. TASCAM US-16x08 13 Open the Settings Panel in mixer and effects settings on the Start...the computer without being affected by :" item to open the Control Panel. 2. Windows 7 Start button w All Programs w select "US-16x08 Settings Panel" under "TASCAM" to open the Settings Panel. • In the Audio Devices window of the driver and information about connections. Click the Start ...
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.... Range: 0.25 - 16.00 (default: 1.00) LOW GAIN knob Sets the amount the level is increased or decreased for a channel, select its Analog X button (3). 14 TASCAM US-16x08 This can be shown for the LOW MID band. Range: 1.7 kHz - 18.0 kHz (default: 5.0 kHz) HIGH MID GAIN knob Sets the amount the level is...
.... Range: 0.25 - 16.00 (default: 1.00) LOW GAIN knob Sets the amount the level is increased or decreased for a channel, select its Analog X button (3). 14 TASCAM US-16x08 This can be shown for the LOW MID band. Range: 1.7 kHz - 18.0 kHz (default: 5.0 kHz) HIGH MID GAIN knob Sets the amount the level is...
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... will become unmuted. The MUTE buttons for a channel, select its Analog X button (3). Range: 0 dB - 20 dB (default: 0 dB) ATTACK knob Sets the amount of compression. TASCAM US-16x08 15 Off (default): Analog X button unlit On: Analog X button lit You can only select one channel will start . Multiple Analog X buttons cannot be raised, resulting...
... will become unmuted. The MUTE buttons for a channel, select its Analog X button (3). Range: 0 dB - 20 dB (default: 0 dB) ATTACK knob Sets the amount of compression. TASCAM US-16x08 15 Off (default): Analog X button unlit On: Analog X button lit You can only select one channel will start . Multiple Analog X buttons cannot be raised, resulting...
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... channel signal sent to six English letters and numbers. If off when the LINK button is turned off , this turns on , but not saved. 16 TASCAM US-16x08 The setting of each channel to adjust the levels of the mono channels become as follows. SOLO: If on when the LINK button is turned...
... channel signal sent to six English letters and numbers. If off when the LINK button is turned off , this turns on , but not saved. 16 TASCAM US-16x08 The setting of each channel to adjust the levels of the mono channels become as follows. SOLO: If on when the LINK button is turned...
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... on the panel to adjust the buffer size, according to the computer will stabilize operation and suppress negative effects on Windows only, a "Buffer Size" area. TASCAM US-16x08 17 This is the firmware version used by the computer. If the processing cannot keep up, for example, due to select fixed values that you...
... on the panel to adjust the buffer size, according to the computer will stabilize operation and suppress negative effects on Windows only, a "Buffer Size" area. TASCAM US-16x08 17 This is the firmware version used by the computer. If the processing cannot keep up, for example, due to select fixed values that you...
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... jacks as selected 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 For details, see "Block diagrams" on page 31 in stereo. COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 Output signal routing status This shows the connection of a LINE OUT X ("X" is...
... jacks as selected 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 For details, see "Block diagrams" on page 31 in stereo. COMPUTER 8, MASTER L/ MASTER R 2 Output signal routing status This shows the connection of a LINE OUT X ("X" is...
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... page 19 in the message window to reset the Settings Panel settings to reset all the Settings Panel settings. Using the Initialize function will appear. TASCAM US-16x08 19 Mac version 2. In the menu bar, Click "Initialize" in the following settings. For details, see "Initializing the Settings Panel settings" on without initializing. A confirmation...
... page 19 in the message window to reset the Settings Panel settings to reset all the Settings Panel settings. Using the Initialize function will appear. TASCAM US-16x08 19 Mac version 2. In the menu bar, Click "Initialize" in the following settings. For details, see "Initializing the Settings Panel settings" on without initializing. A confirmation...
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... except the on page 22 in the SceneMemory menu to 10 Settings Panel states can be saved as scene memories. Windows version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08 Windows version Windows version Mac version Save Use this to immediately apply settings that is saved. CAUTION Only one of the scene memory that allows...
... except the on page 22 in the SceneMemory menu to 10 Settings Panel states can be saved as scene memories. Windows version Mac version 20 TASCAM US-16x08 Windows version Windows version Mac version Save Use this to immediately apply settings that is saved. CAUTION Only one of the scene memory that allows...
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... the Settings Panel without initializing. In the menu bar, click "Initialize Memory" in the submenu. From the menu bar, click the name of scene memories. 1. TASCAM US-16x08 21
... the Settings Panel without initializing. In the menu bar, click "Initialize Memory" in the submenu. From the menu bar, click the name of scene memories. 1. TASCAM US-16x08 21