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TASCAM US-1200
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4 – Connections
USB connection
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer as
shown in the illustration. When the USB connection is working,
the USB indicator on the front of the unit lights.
CAUTION
Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. In order
to avoid audio signal dropouts, clicking and other noises,
we strongly recommend that you do not connect other
USB devices to the same USB bus that this unit is using.
Connecting USB keyboards and mice, however, to the same
bus should not be a problem.
Audio connections
Analog audio signals input into this device from mics, guitars,
keyboards and other audio equipment can be converted into
digital signals and transmitted to the computer via USB. In
addition, by connecting speakers (through an amplifier if not
powered) or headphones to this unit, you can monitor audio
signals that are input to this unit and output from the computer.
CAUTION
Before connecting audio equipment, set the unit’s 1–6
gain, MON and PHONES knobs to their lowest (MIN)
values. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises
from monitoring equipment, and this could damage the
equipment or harm hearing.
Mic
Connect mics to the MIC IN 1–4 jacks on the front of the unit.
When using condenser mics that require phantom power, after
connecting them to the MIC IN 1–4 jacks, push the PHANTOM
(+48V) switch in to turn it on.
CAUTION
•
The PHANTOM (+48V) switch affects all four input
channels simultaneously. Do not turn phantom power on
when connecting a mic that does not require it.
•
Turning phantom power on when a dynamic mic or other
mic that does not require it is connected could damage the
equipment.
•
Do not connect or disconnect mics while phantom power is
on. Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage
the equipment.
•
Before turning phantom power on or off, set the MON and
PHONES knobs and the master fader on the MIXER screen
to their minimum values. Depending on the connected mics,
sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment could occur,
and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing.
•
Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.
Guitars
When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to this unit, use
a GUITAR/LINE IN (5–6) jack on the front of the unit and set the
GUITAR/LINE IN switch for that jack to GUITAR ( ).
Electronic instruments and other audio
equipment
When connecting an electronic instrument or other audio
equipment directly to this unit, use the GUITAR/LINE IN (5–6)
jacks on the front of the unit and set the GUITAR/LINE IN
switches to LINE IN ( ).
Analog record players
The output of an analog record player cannot be connected
directly to this unit. To connect an analog record player to this
unit, a phono amp and equalizer must be connected between
them (or the output jacks of an audio amplifier that has phono
input jacks must be used).
Monitor speakers
Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier
and speaker system) to the OUTPUT (BALANCED) L/R jacks on
the back of the unit.
Headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack (standard stereo) on
the front of the unit.