Reference Manual

TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i
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4 - Preparation
Connecting other equipment
This is an example of SERIES 208i connections.
Precautions before making connections
o Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be
connected and then connect them correctly.
o Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment
to be connected off (standby).
o If possible, install all connected devices so that they are
powered from the same AC power supply line. When using
a power strip or similar device, be sure to use one that has a
thick cable with high current capacity in order to minimize
voltage fluctuations in the AC power supply.
Mic
Guitar
Headphones
Bass
Mic preamp with S/MUX
(When using the word clock output of a TASCAM
SERIES 8p Dyna as the clock master for this unit)
ComputerDrum machinePowered speakers
Examples of connections to a SERIES 208i
Connecting with a computer
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer
USB port compatible with 2.0, 3.0 or higher USB specifications.
When the USB connection is working, the USB indicator on the
front of the unit lights.
ATTENTION
If you connect this unit to a computer via a USB hub, for
example, audio signal dropouts, clicking noises and other
interference could occur due to the influence of other USB
devices connected to that hub. For this reason, we strongly
recommend connecting this unit to a separate USB port.
Connecting USB keyboards and mice, however, to the same
bus should not be a problem.
Connecting with iOS devices
You will need a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and the USB
cable included with this unit to connect an iOS device.
NOTE
i When connected, this unit will not provide power to the iOS
device.
i iOS does not support 176.4/192 kHz sampling frequencies.
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.
ATTENTION
Before connecting audio equipment, set the GAIN,
MONITOR and PHONES knobs to their lowest values.
Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from
monitoring equipment, and this could damage the
equipment or harm hearing.
Connecting microphones
Dynamic mics
Connect these to the 1-2 (or 3-4 on SERIES 208i) input
jacks on the front of the unit.
Condenser mics
When using a condenser mic that requires phantom
power, connect it to a 1-2 (or 3-4 on SERIES 208i) input
jack, and then set the input switch to +48V.
When the input switch is set to +48V, the +48V indicator
on the front of the unit lights.
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CAUTION
Set the MONITOR and PHONES knobs to their minimum
values before changing the input switch setting. Failure
to do so could cause sudden loud noises from monitoring
equipment, and this could damage equipment or harm
hearing.
ATTENTION
i Input switches can be set for each channel separately. Do not
set the switch to +48V when connecting a mic that does not
require phantom power.
i Do not connect or disconnect mics when the switch is set to
+48V. Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage
this unit and connected equipment.
i Set the switch to +48V only when using a condenser