Tascam us-2x2 Reference Manual - Software Mixer Overview
TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4
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8 – Using the Software Mixer (for Windows)
Software Mixer overview
In addition to the Settings Panel explained in the “Settings Panel
overview” on page 13, 7 is expanded in the Software Mixer.
Items other than 7 can also be set using the Settings Panel.
Software Mixer
7
MODE item (Windows only)
This sets the operation mode of the unit.
Options
“DAW”
Use this setting when using SONAR or other DAW
software, as well as when you do not need “BROADCAST/
KARAOKE” mode (for live broadcasting or karaoke appli-
cations).
“BROADCAST/KARAOKE”
Use this setting for live broadcasting, karaoke and similar
applications.
o
To use an echo on mics and other signals input to the unit
by using an external effect, check the “External Effects
(ASIO)” checkbox (4).
o
Click the “Detail” button to open the DETAIL settings
screen.
NOTE
• When the operation mode is changed from “DAW” to
“BROADCAST/KARAOKE”, a pop-up message appears to
confirm the use of “External Effects (ASIO)”.
• Even if you have removed the check from the “External
Effects (ASIO)” checkbox (4), the check (4) will automati-
cally be added when you select DAW mode.
DETAIL screen settings
Software Mixer DETAIL screen
1
IN 1 volume slider
Use to adjust the volume input through the unit's IN1 jack.
2
IN 2 volume slider
Use to adjust the volume input through the unit's IN2 jack.
3
PC Audio Out volume slider
Use to adjust the playback volume of Windows Media Player
and karaoke apps.
4
BROADCAST Volume slider
Use to adjust the playback volume of Sound Recorder and
karaoke apps. Use this also to adjust the broadcast volume
with live broadcast apps.
NOTE
Double-click a volume slider to reset it to its default value.
5
MONO/STEREO (DAW) selection
Use to set whether the input signal is handled as “MONO” or
“STEREO (DAW)”.
Options
“MONO”
When using one mic (connected to the IN1 jack), it will be
treated as input from both “IN 1” and “IN 2”. The audio from
“IN 1” will be heard from both left and right headphone
channels. In most circumstances, select this when using a
mic for a live broadcast, for example.
“STEREO (DAW)”
Even when using one mic (connected to the IN1 jack), it
will not be treated as being input from both “IN 1” and “IN
2”. It will be treated as only being input from “IN 1”. The
audio from “IN 1” will be heard from the left headphone
channel, and audio from “IN 2” will be heard from the
right headphone channel. Use this if a keyboard or other
stereo audio sources is being input for live broadcasting
or karaoke.
NOTE
When “DAW” mode is selected, if set to “MONO”, this will
automatically be switched to “STEREO (DAW)”.
6
External Effects switch
When a check (4) is in the “MODE” item “External Effects
(ASIO)” checkbox, this switch will be set to the “External
Effects” side and light.
7
Return
Return to the previous screen.
NOTE
When using a US-4x4 in “BROADCAST/KARAOKE” mode,
input is only possible through the IN1 and IN2 jacks. When
using it for live broadcasting and karaoke, connect mics to
the IN1 and IN2 jacks.