User Manual

TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i
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1 - Introduction
Features
o Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic
preamps with -129 dBu EIN
o Ultra-HDDA mic preamps (2 in SERIES 102i and 4 in SERIES 208i)
o Multiple XLR mic inputs (balanced) and standard jack inputs
(balanced/unbalanced)
o Support for high-resolution recording formats up to 24-
bit/192 kHz
o Supports Windows and Mac
o USB port (USB-B type, USB 2.0 standard)
o Connect with iOS devices including iPad
o +48V phantom power can be provided to each input channel
independently
o Supports direct guitar/bass input
o Direct monitoring function allows zero-latency monitoring
o Input level specifications boast a 57 dB range and support
dynamic mic input
o Tough metal casing can endure even hard use
o Angled design provides excellent usability on a desktop
o Two standard headphone output jacks
o Separate volume controls for monitoring and headphone
outputs
o MIDI input and output enable connection with keyboards
and other MIDI devices
o Low latency monitoring through the DSP mixer
o DSP mixer with 4-band EQ and compression on each input
channel
o Routing function that allows inputs and outputs to be
assigned freely
o Ten scene memories (can be renamed) for saving DSP mixer
settings
o TRS analog output jacks (2 on SERIES 102i and 8 on SERIES 208i)
o TOSLINK multichannel optical digital input connectors
(support S/MUX2 and S/MUX4)
o BNC WORD CLOCK input and output connectors with
terminal ON/OFF switch (SERIES 208i only)
o Supports USB Audio Class 2.0
o Operation confirmed with major DAW software, including
Cubase, SONAR, Pro Tools, Live, Studio One and GarageBand
o AC adapter (PS-P1220E) included with 3 alternate plugs
o DAW software and plug-in effects included
Note about computer operation
If you are unsure about anything related to the basic operation
of a computer when it is mentioned in an explanation in this
manual, please refer to the computer operation manual.
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be
installed on the computer.
For details about software installation, see“Installing the
dedicated software” on page 7.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
o Switches, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are
written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob.
o Information shown on a computer display is written like this:
“OK”.
o As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to
equipment or lost data, for example.
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CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.
Trademarks
o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
o Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
o Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, Lightning, App Store and iTunes are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
o IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
and other countries and is used under license.
o ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
o Blackfin® and the Blackfin logo are registered trademarks of
Analog Devices, Inc.
o Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.