D01236020B US-2x2 US-4x4 USB Audio/MIDI Interface REFERENCE MANUAL Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install dedicated software on the computer. Contents 1 – Introduction ..............................................3 9 – MIDI Implementation Chart ...................18 Features ..........................................................................................3 10 – Troubleshooting ...................................19 Conventions used in this manual ..........................................3 11 – Specifications ........................................21 2 – Names and functions of parts ..................4 Audio resolution ........................................................................21 Front panel ....................................................................................4 Analog inputs .................................................................21 Rear panel ......................................................................................5 Analog outputs ..............................................................21 3 – Installation ................................................6 Control input/output ratings ....................................21 System requirements .................................................................6 Audio performance ......................................................21 Windows ............................................................................6 Computer system requirements ..........................................22 Mac OS X ............................................................................6 Windows ..........................................................................22 Apple iOS devices ...........................................................6 Mac OS X ..........................................................................22 Supported audio drivers ..............................................6 iOS devices ......................................................................22 Installing the dedicated software .........................................6 Supported audio drivers ............................................22 InstallingtheWindowsdriver ....................................6 General ..........................................................................................22 Installing the Mac OS X Settings Panel ...................7 Dimensional drawings .............................................................22 Working with Gatekeeper............................................8 Uninstalling the dedicated software .......................9 4 – Preparation ..............................................10 Connecting the power ............................................................10 Changing the outlet plug (US-4x4 only) ..............10 5 – Connections .............................................11 Connecting other equipment ..............................................11 Computer connections ...........................................................11 Audio connections....................................................................11 Microphones ..................................................................11 Guitar .................................................................................11 Electronic instruments and other audio equipment .......................................................................11 Analog record players .................................................11 Monitor speakers ..........................................................12 Headphones ...................................................................12 MIDI connections ......................................................................12 Connecting with iOS devices ................................................12 6 – Using the Settings Panel ........................13 Opening the Settings Panel ..................................................13 Settings Panel screen. ..............................................................13 7 – Standalone Mode ....................................15 Overview ......................................................................................15 Settings in standalone mode ................................................15 Settings Panel settings ...............................................15 8 – Application Guide ...................................16 Default settings in SONAR LE and Ableton Live Lite ....16 Windows Media Player ............................................................16 Mac OS X and iTunes ................................................................17 2 TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 1 – Introduction Features Conventions used in this manual • 24-bit/96kHz audio interface The following conventions are used in this manual. • Multiple1 analog signals (L/R) can be input simultaneously • Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are and output to a computer by USB at the same time written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob. • Multiple XLR mic inputs (balanced2) and standard phone • Information shown on the computer display is written like jack inputs (balanced3/unbalanced4) this “OK”. • Electric guitars and basses, for example, can be connected • Additional information is provided as necessary as tips, to the standard phone jack inputs when the MIC/LINEINST notes and cautions. switch is set to INST (instrument input)5 TIP • Balanced stereo line6 and headphone7 outputs • MIDI IN and OUT connectors These are tips about how to use the unit. • Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring with NOTE low latency These provide additional explanations and describe special • USB port (USB-B type, USB 2.0 standard) cases. Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer. To connect to an iOS device, use a Lightning to CAUTION USB Camera Adapter made by Apple Inc. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example. CAUTION When using a US-2x2 that is connected to a computer, it will operate using USB bus power. Using the TEAC Global Site However, the power supply will be insufficient when using the unit connected to an iOS device by USB, so you will need to purchase a separate AC adapter designed for use with You can download this Reference Manual and the Owner’s this unit (TASCAM PS-P520, DC5V). (When using a US-4x4, Manual necessary for this unit from the TEAC Global Site (http:// always connect the included AC adapter.) teac-global.com/). • A driver is included for use with Windows computers, and a 1. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Settings panel application is included for use with Macs 2. In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired • DAW software included (SONAR LE, Ableton Live Lite) language to open the Downloads website page for that SONAR LE only supports Windows computers. language. Ableton Live Lite supports both Windows and Mac NOTE computers If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages. 1US-2x2: 2 inputs, US-4x4: 4 inputs 3. Click the product name in the “Search by Model Name” 2XLR-3-31 equivalent section to open the Downloads page for that product. US-2x2: 2 inputs, US-4x4: 4 inputs 4. Select and download the Owner’s Manual that are needed. The US-2x2 has XLR/TRS combo jacks 3Standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS stereo jack (MIC/LINE INST switch set to MIC/LINE) US-2x2: 2 inputs, US-4x4: 4 inputs 4Standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS stereo jack (MIC/LINE INST switch set to INST) US-2x2/US-4x4: both 2 inputs 5Only IN1-IN2 on the US-4x4 6Standard 6.3mm (1/4") TRS stereo jack US-2x2: 2 outputs, US-4x4: 4 outputs 7Standard 6.3mm (1/4") stereo jack US-2x2: 1 output, US-4x4: 2 outputs 8 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“Installingthe dedicatedsoftware”onpage6. TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 3 2 – Names and functions of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 q w 7 8 0 q w US-4x4 front panel US-2x2 front panel 1 SIG indicators • Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break The SIG indicators light green when signals (of at least −32 them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a dBFS) are input through the IN1/IN2 jacks (and US-4x4 IN3/ ribbon mic. IN4 jacks). • If you connect this unit to a laptop computer that is running on battery power and set the phantom power switch to 2 PEAK indicators +48V, the computer battery charge will be consumed more The PEAK indicators light red when signals that are about quickly. to distort (−1 dBFS or higher) are input through the IN1/IN2 jacks (and US-4x4 IN3/IN4 jacks). 8 IN1/IN2 (BALANCED/UNBALANCED) jacks These input jacks are XLR/TRS combo jacks on the US-2x2 3 GAIN knobs and separate XLR and standard TRS jacks on the US-4x4. Use to adjust the input levels of the IN1/IN2 jacks (and Use the MIC/LINE INST switches on the front of the unit to US-4x4 IN3/IN4 jacks). enable balanced line (MIC/LINE) input or unbalanced (INST) Adjust these so that the PEAK indicators do not light red. input for the standard TRS jacks. 4 USB indicator When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument, This lights when the USB connection is working. set the MIC/LINE INST switch to INST. 5 LINE OUT knob 9 IN3/IN4 (BALANCED) jacks Use to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT jacks. These XLR analog mic input and standard line level TRS jacks are balanced input jacks. 6 PHONES knob Use to adjust the output level of the PHONES jack. NOTE CAUTION On the US-4x4, the IN1-IN4 (8, 9) inputs each have two jacks (XLR and TRS). Do not input signals through both Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with jacks of the same input at the same time. If signals are the PHONES knob. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud input through both at the same time, neither signal will be noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other received properly. trouble. 7 Phantom power switch/indicator 0 MIC/LINE INST switches Set according to the IN1/IN2 jack input sources. Use this switch to provide +48V phantom power to the IN1/ Set to MIC/LINE when connecting electronic instruments, IN2 jacks (and US-4x4 IN3/IN4 jacks). audio devices, mics and similar equipment. The indicator lights when the phantom power switch is set Set to INST when connecting an electric guitar, electric bass to +48V. or other equipment with high output impedance. CAUTION q MONITOR BALANCE knob • Set the LINE OUT and PHONES knobs to their minimum When recording input signals, use this to adjust the values before changing the phantom power setting. monitoring balance between the signals from this unit's Depending on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from input jacks and from the computer. monitoring equipment could occur, and this could damage The volume of signals input through this unit's input jacks the equipment or harm hearing. increase the more the MONITOR BALANCE knob is set • The phantom power switch changes the setting for both to the left (INPUT) and signals output from the computer US-2x2 input channels (all four US-4x4 input channels) increase the more this is set to the right (COMPUTER). simultaneously. Thisknobdoesnotaffecttherecordinglevelofinput • Do not connect or disconnect mics when the phantom signals. power switch is set to +48V. w PHONES jack • Set the phantom power switch to +48V only when using a Use this standard stereo phone jack to connect stereo condenser microphone that requires phantom power. headphones. Use an adapter to connect headphones with a Turning phantom power +48V when a dynamic mic or other mini plug. mic that does not require it is connected could damage this unit and connected equipment. • Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced dynamic mic. 4 TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 2 – Names and functions of parts Rear panel e r t y i e r t y u US-4x4 rear panel US-2x2 rear panel e LINE OUT (BALANCED) jacks u DC IN 5V connector (US-2x2 only) These standard TRS jacks are analog line outputs. To use this unit when connected to an iOS device, connect a (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) DC5V TASCAM PS-P520 adapter here (sold separately). r MIDI OUT connector NOTE This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output connector. When using a US-2x2 that is connected to a computer, it will This outputs MIDI signals. receive power from the computer's USB port, so a dedicated AC adapter (sold separately) should not be necessary. t MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input connector. Depending on the computer, however, the USB port might not be able to supply enough power to operate the unit. Use this to input MIDI signals. In this case, use a dedicated AC adapter (sold separately). y USB port Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a i DC IN 12V connector (US-4x4 only) computer. Connect the included DC12V AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) (Supports USB 2.0.) here. CAUTION • When using a US-2x2 that is connected to a computer, it will receive power from the computer's USB port. Depending on the computer, the USB port might not be able to supply enough power to operate the unit. • When connected to a USB 3.0 port, it will function in High Speed mode equivalent to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps maximum). • After waking a computer from suspend (sleep) mode, if the unit does not operate properly, turn it off and turn it on again or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 5 3 – Installation System requirements Installing the dedicated software For the latest information about supported operating systems, To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be visit the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). installed on the computer. The dedicated software might be updated at any time. Windows Download the latest software for the operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). 8 Supported operating systems i To use this unit with a Windows computer, install the included driver. When you install the driver, a Settings Panel Windows 8 (including 8.1) 32-bit application will be installed at the same time. Windows 8 (including 8.1) 64-bit i To use this unit with a Mac, install the Settings Panel appli- Windows 7 32-bit SP1 or later cation. The standard OS driver will be used. Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later i When using this unit with an iOS device, the standard OS (Windows Vista and Windows XP are not supported) driver will be used, so there is no need to install dedicated 8 Computer hardware requirements software. Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port CAUTION 8 CPU/processor speed • Before starting to installer software, quit other applications. • Restarting the computer might be necessary after instal- 2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86) lation or uninstallation completes. Save your data and 8 Memory conduct other necessary steps in other applications before quitting them. 2 GB or more CAUTION InstallingtheWindowsdriver Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that meet the above requirements. This does NOTE not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the • Complete installation of the driver on the computer before above requirements. Even computers that meet the same connecting the unit to it with the USB cable. system requirements might have processing capabilities • If you already connected the unit to the computer using the that differ according to their settings and other operating USB cable, and the Found New Hardware Wizard launched, conditions close the Wizard and disconnect the USB cable. • When you install the Windows driver, the Settings Panel is Mac OS X also installed at the same time. 8 Supported operating systems 8 Driver installation procedures Mavericks (10.9.1 or later) 1. Download the latest driver for the operating system you are Mountain Lion (10.8.4 or later) using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer to be used with the unit. 8 Computer hardware requirements 2. Uncompress the saved driver (zip file) on the computer Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port desktop or another location. 3. Double-click the“US-2x2_US-4x4_Installer.exe”file in the 8 CPU/processor speed folder that appears after uncompression to automatically 2 GHz or faster dual core processor launch the installation software. 8 Memory CAUTION 2 GB or more 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 Apple iOS devices select “Extract All”, for example, to decompress it and then 8 Supported operating systems try again. 4. When a “Security Warning” or “User Account Control” screens iOS 7 or later appear, click the “Run” or “Yes” button. 5. Next, select the desired language and click the “OK” button. Supported audio drivers ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME) Core Audio Core MIDI 6 TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 3 – Installation 6. Click the“Next”button when the screen below appears. Installing the Mac OS X Settings Panel NOTE • Before starting to install the Settings Panel, quit other appli- cations. • During driver installation a warning message like this might appear: “US-2x2_US-4x4 Installer.dmg” can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store. If a message like this appears, follow the instructions in “Working with Gatekeeper” on page8andthenproceed 7. Read the contents of the License Agreement, and select withtheinstallation. “I accept the terms in the license agreement”if you agree to 8 Settings Panel installation procedures the terms. Then, click the“Next”button. 1. Download the latest software 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. Double-click “US-2x2_US-4x4 Installer.dmg”, which is the saved disk image file for the Settings Panel, and double-click “US-2x2_US-4x4 Installer.pkg” inside the folder that opens. 8. Next, click the“Install”button to start installation. NOTE Depending on the computer’s settings, the downloaded zip file might not have opened automatically. In this case, open the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file. 3. When the installer starts, click the “Continue” button. 9. The following screen appears when installation has completed. Click the “Finish” button. 4. Next, select the desired language and click the “Continue” button. The installer will quit and the computer will restart. CAUTION • When installing the driver, a warning might appear with a message such as, “The software you are installing for the hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows.” If this message appears, click “Continue Anyway” to proceed with the installation. TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 7 3 – Installation 5. Click the “Read License” button and check the contents Working with Gatekeeper of the Software License Agreement. If you agree to the contents of the license, click “Agree”. When using Mac OS X, depending on the Gatekeeper security function setting, a warning message might appear during Then, click the“Next”button. installation. The solution depends on the warning message shown. See the following explanations for details. i When the Gatekeeper setting is “Allow applications downloaded from: the Mac App Store” The following security warning might be shown: “US-2x2_ US-4x4 Installer.dmg” can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store." 6. Next, click the “Install” button to start installation. In this case, click the OK button to close the message. Then, control-click (or right-click) the file and click “Open”. Click the “Open” button if the following security warning message appears: “US-2x2_US-4x4 Installer.dmg” can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App 7. The following screen appears when installation has Store. Are you sure you want to open it?" completed. Click the “Close” button. This warning message might also appear when the Gatekeeper setting is something other than “Allow applica- tions downloaded from: the Mac App Store”. The installer will quit and the computer will restart. The security warning message “US-2x2_US-4x4 Installer.dmg” can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store." could appear again, and you might not be able to open the file. In this case, copy the file from the folder where it is to the desktop or another folder, and then open it. Alternatively, change the Gatekeeper settings to “Allow applications downloaded from: the Mac App Store and identified devel- opers” and try opening it again. i When the Gatekeeper setting is not “Allow applications downloaded from: the Mac App Store” ‘“US-2x2_US-4x4 Installer.dmg” is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?” might appear as a security warning message. In this case, click the “Open” button. 8 TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 3 – Installation • Changing the Gatekeeper setting 4. When the “Remove that Program” screen opens, click the The Gatekeeper setting can be changed using the “Allow “Remove” button. applications downloaded from:” item on the “General” page of the “Security & Privacy” pane of the System Preferences. To change this, you must click the lock icon ( ) at the bottom left and enter a password to unlock the settings. 5. The following screen appears when uninstallation has completed. Click the “Finish” button. This setting will lock again when you click the “Show All” button at the top left of the window to close the open pane or when you quit the System Preferences by, for example, clicking the round button at the top left corner of the window ( ) or typing command-Q. CAUTION Changing the Gatekeeper settings could result in security The Installshield Wizard will quit and the computer will risks. restart. If you changed the Gatekeeper setting to decrease security This completes uninstallation of the software for Windows. (use one of the lower settings), set it back to the original 8 Mac OS X setting after updating the software and/or firmware. (When installing a firmware update immediately after software, do i Delete the US-2x2_US-4x4_Settings Panel app in the this after installing the firmware update.) Applications folder to completely uninstall the dedicated software. Uninstalling the dedicated software NOTE Normally, there is no need to uninstall the dedicated software. Follow these procedures if a problem occurs or you no longer intend to use the unit with the computer. 8 Windows 1. Double-click the “US-2x2_US-4x4_Installer.exe” file used for installation. When a “Security Warning” or “User Account Control” screen appears, click the “Run” or “Yes” button. 2. Next, the Installshield Wizard will launch. Click the “Next” button. 3. When the “Program Maintenance” screen opens, select “Remove” and click the “Next” button. TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 9 4 – Preparation Connecting the power Changing the outlet plug (US-4x4 only) 3 8 US-4x4 Connect the power to the US-4x4 as shown below. 2 5 (cid:36) (cid:37) * The AC adapter for the US-4x4 includes two types of outlet plugs. Attach the type of plug that matches the power outlet that you are using. 1 4 1 M ove the latch on the AC adapter in the direction of the Power outlet arrow. 2 Pull off the outlet plug. 3 Replace it with the other outlet plug (A or B). GPE248-120200-Z (included) DC plug 4 M ove the latch on the AC adapter in the direction of the arrow again. 5 Attach the outlet plug to the AC adapter. This completes changing the outlet plug. After changing the outlet plug, confirm that is not loose or crooked and that everything is normal before plugging it into an outlet CAUTION 8 US-2x2 Do not use the adapter if there is anything abnormal about Normally, when a US-2x2 is connected to a computer, it will the plug after changing it. Use when the plug is abnormal operate using USB bus power, so a separate power supply is could cause fire or electric shock. Contact the retailer where not necessary. However, when using the unit connected to you purchased the unit or a TEAC service center (on the back an iOS device, a separate AC adapter designed for use with cover) to request repair. this unit (TASCAM PS-P520, DC5V) is necessary. In this case, connect the power source to the unit as shown below. Power outlet TASCAM PS-P520 (sold separately) DC plug CAUTION Always use the AC adapter designed for use with the unit: GPE248-120200-Z for the US-4x4 or TASCAM PS-P520 for the US-2x2. Using a different AC adapter could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or other problems. 10 TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4