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TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i

Contents

1 - Introduction ........................................................................ 3

Features ....................................................................................................... 3

Conventions used in this manual.......................................................3

Trademarks .................................................................................................3

2 - Names and Functions of Parts ........................................... 4

Front panel ................................................................................................. 4

Rear panel ...................................................................................................5

3 - Installation .......................................................................... 6

System requirements .............................................................................6

Windows ................................................................................................. 6

macOS .....................................................................................................6

Apple iOS devices ...............................................................................6

Supported audio drivers ...................................................................6

Installing the dedicated software ...................................................... 7

Installing the Windows dedicated software .............................. 7

Installing the Mac dedicated software ........................................ 8

Working with Gatekeeper ................................................................ 8

Uninstalling the dedicated software ................................................9

Uninstalling the Windows dedicated software ........................9

Uninstalling the Mac dedicated software ..................................9

4 - Preparation ....................................................................... 10

Connecting the power ........................................................................ 10

Changing the outlet plug .............................................................. 10

Connecting other equipment .......................................................... 11

Connecting with a computer ....................................................... 11

Connecting with iOS devices ....................................................... 11

Audio connections ........................................................................... 11

MIDI connections ............................................................................. 12

5 - Using the Settings Panel ..................................................13

Opening the Settings Panel .............................................................. 13

Windows .............................................................................................. 13

Mac ........................................................................................................ 13

Settings Panel overview ..................................................................... 13

MIXER page ........................................................................................ 13

LINK button overview ..................................................................... 19

INFORMATION page ........................................................................ 20

ROUTING page .................................................................................. 21

Monitor Control screen (SERIES 208i only) .............................. 22

Using the Settings Panel View menu ........................................ 22

Initializing the Settings Panel ...................................................... 23

Resetting the reverb settings ....................................................... 23

Using the SceneMemory menu ....................................................... 24

Using the SceneMemory menu .................................................. 24

Loading Settings Panel settings ................................................. 25

Changing scene memory names ................................................ 25

Resetting all scene memories ...................................................... 26

Saving Settings Panel settings to the unit .............................. 26

Notification function ........................................................................... 27

Automatic software and firmware update function ................ 27

6 - Application Guide ............................................................. 28

DAW software......................................................................................... 28

Bundled DAW software .................................................................. 28

Other DAW software ....................................................................... 28

Windows Media Player ........................................................................ 28

macOS and iTunes ................................................................................ 28

iOS .............................................................................................................. 28

7 - Standalone Mode ............................................................. 29

Overview .................................................................................................. 29

Settings in standalone mode ........................................................... 29

Various settings ................................................................................. 29

8 - MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................. 30

9 - Troubleshooting ............................................................... 31

10 - Specifications .................................................................. 33

General ..................................................................................................... 33

Inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 33

Analog inputs .................................................................................... 33

Analog outputs ................................................................................. 33

Digital audio input ratings ............................................................ 33

Control input/output ...................................................................... 33

Audio performance .............................................................................. 34

Computer system requirements ..................................................... 34

Windows .............................................................................................. 34

Mac ........................................................................................................ 34

iOS device ........................................................................................... 34

Supported audio drivers ................................................................ 34

General ..................................................................................................... 35

Dimensional drawings ........................................................................ 36

Block diagrams ...................................................................................... 37