Tascam us-2x2 Reference Manual - 3 – Installation
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TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4
3 – Installation
System requirements
For the latest information about supported operating systems,
visit the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
Windows
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Supported operating systems
Windows 10 32-bit
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1 32-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Windows 7 32-bit SP1 or later
Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later
(Windows 8, Windows Vista and Windows XP are not
supported)
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Computer hardware requirements
Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port
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CPU/processor speed
2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
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Memory
2 GB or more
CAUTION
Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard
computers that meet the above requirements. This does
not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the
above requirements. Even computers that meet the same
system requirements might have processing capabilities
that differ according to their settings and other operating
conditions
Mac OS X
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Supported operating systems
OS X El Capitan (10.11 or later)
OS X Yosemite (10.10 or later)
OS X Mavericks (10.9.1 or later)
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4 or later)
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Computer hardware requirements
Mac with a USB 2.0 port
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CPU/processor speed
2 GHz or faster dual core processor
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Memory
2 GB or more
Apple iOS devices
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Supported operating systems
iOS 7 or later
Supported audio drivers
Windows: ASIO2.0, WDM, MIDI
Mac: Core Audio, Core MIDI
Installing the dedicated software
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be
installed on the computer.
The dedicated software might be updated at any time.
Download the latest software for the operating system you are
using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
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To use this unit with a Windows computer, install the
Windows driver on the computer.
When you install the Windows driver, a Settings Panel appli-
cation will be installed at the same time.
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To use this unit with a Mac, install the Mac Settings Panel
application.
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When using this unit with an iOS device, the standard OS
driver will be used, so there is no need to install dedicated
software.
CAUTION
Before starting to install software, quit other applications.
Installing the dedicated driver for Windows
If you primarily want to use the unit with a DAW or other
software for recording or other uses that require high perfor-
mance, follow the procedures below to install the Windows
driver. If you primarily want to use it for Internet karaoke, live
broadcasting and DAW playback, install the Software Mixer as
well. (See “8 – Using the Software Mixer (for Windows)” on page
NOTE
• Complete installation of the Windows driver on the
computer before connecting the unit to it with the USB
cable.
• If you connected the unit to the computer using the USB
cable before installing the Windows driver and the “Found
New Hardware Wizard” launched, close the Wizard and
disconnect the USB cable.
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Windows driver installation procedures
1. Download the latest Windows driver for the operating
system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://
teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer to be used
with the unit.
2. Uncompress the saved driver (zip file) on the computer
desktop or another location.
3. When uncompressed, separate folders are created for 32-bit
and 64-bit versions. To launch the installer software, double-
click the “US-2x2_US-4x4_ InstallerXX.exe” exe file (“XX” is the
number of bits) that is suitable for the OS being used.
CAUTION
If you open a zip file without decompressing it and double-
click the “US-2x2_US-4x4_Installer.exe” file in the folder that
opens, installation will not start. Right-click the zip file and
select “Extract All”, for example, to decompress it and then
try again.
4. When a “Security Warning” or “User Account Control” screens
appear, click the “Run” or “Yes” button.
5. Next, select the desired language and click the “OK” button.
6. Click the “Next” button when the screen below appears.