Tascam US-322 Quick Start Manual - Interface Screen Settings
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Making driver software settings
Press the MIXER PANEL button on the top of the unit (see the
next item) to open the mixer panel on the computer display.
INTERFACE screen settings
The mixer panel has three screens that can be selected by
their tabs. Select the “INTERFACE” tab to open the following
“INTERFACE” screen.
1
Sample Clock Source
Usually, this should be set to “Automatic”.
2
Digital Output Format
Usually, this should be set to “S/PDIF”. Change this setting
when necessary to use “AES/EBU” with, for example, pro
equipment.
For details about the other settings, please refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Listening to the input signal
1
INPUT 1/2 knobs
Use the knobs for each input (INPUT 1/L and INPUT 2/R)
to adjust their levels. Set them so that their overload (OL)
indicators do not light.
2
MON MIX knob
Use to adjust the balance between the sound input
through this unit and the sound sent from the computer
by USB.
3
PHONES knob
Use to adjust the level output from the (PHONES)
headphones output jack.
4
SIG indicators
These light when a signal (of −30 dBFS or more) is input
through the corresponding channel.
5
OL indicators
These light just before the input signal distorts (when it
exceeds −2 dBFS).
6
MIC/LINE-GUITAR switch
When a guitar or bass, for example is connected to the
LINE/GUITAR input jack, set this to GUITAR. Otherwise,
set it to MIC/LINE.
7
LINE OUT knob
Use to adjust the level output from the line output (OUT
1/L and OUT 2/R) jacks.
8
USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is normal.
9
48V indicator
When the 48V switch is set to 48V, this indicator lights.
0
48V switch
Use this switch to enable phantom power to the mic
input connector. When the 48V switch is set to 48V, 48V
indicator above it lights.
q
MIXER PANEL button
Press this button to open the mixer panel on the
computer display.
CAUTION
•
Before turning a
48V
switch
ON
or
OFF
, turn the output
volume down using the
PHONES
and
LINE OUT
knobs on
the front panel. Depending on the mic, loud noises might
be produced and damage could be caused to equipment
or to people’s hearing.
•
Do not connect or disconnect a mic with an input when its
48V
switch is
ON
.
•
Turn
48V
switch
ON
only when connecting a condenser
microphone that requires phantom power.
•
Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced dynamic
microphone.
•
Some ribbon mics can be damaged by phantom power. If
unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic.
•
Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume
with the
PHONES
knob. Failure to do so could result in
sudden loud noises that might damage your hearing or
cause other harm.