User guide

Precision 8 OPERATION MANUAL

The DB25 and TRS output connectors are not electronically isolated. Therefore, if you

chose to connect either one of the output connectors to an unbalanced input, the other

connector will automatically be unbalanced. When connecting an output of the

Precision 8 to an unbalanced input, you must connect the negative signal pin (pin 3 of

the XLR or “ring” of the TRS) to the shield. Failure to do this will result in audible

distortion.

The wiring configuration used for the output connectors on the Precision 8 is:

For TRS:

• Tip is positive (+)

• Ring is negative (-)

• Sleeve is shield

For DB25:

This output connector is wired

according to the Tascam 8-channel

analog wiring configuration. DO NOT

USE TDIF CABLES.

Microphone Connection:

MIC 1MIC 2MIC 3MIC 4MIC 5MIC 6

MIC 7MIC 8

Direct In

PIN 2 +

PIN 3 -

3 4

Microphone connection is made to standard XLR receptacles on the rear panel. The

wiring configuration used for the microphone connectors on the Precision 8 is:

• Pin 2 is positive (+)

• Pin 3 is negative (-)

• Pin 1 is shield