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- Page 1 D01355520A SERIES 102i SERIES 208i AUDIO INTERFACE R E F E R E N C E M A N UA L Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must download and install dedicated software on the computer.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Other DAW software ............... 28 Windows Media Player ................ 28 macOS and iTunes ................28 iOS ......................28 7 - Standalone Mode ............. 29 Overview ....................29 Settings in standalone mode ............29 Various settings ................. 29 TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 3: Introduction
Trademarks o MIDI input and output enable connection with keyboards and other MIDI devices o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. o Low latency monitoring through the DSP mixer o Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered... -
Page 4: Names And Functions Of Parts
The same signals are output at the same level (volume) from both PHONES and PHONES jacks. Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in a sudden loud noise that could harm hearing, for example. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 5: Rear Panel
MIDI OUT connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output connector. This outputs MIDI signals. s MIDI IN connector This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input connector. Use this to input MIDI signals. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 6: Installation
Sierra (10.12 or later) Computer hardware requirements Mac with a USB port that supports at least USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 GB or more TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 7: Installing The Dedicated Software
“User Account Control” screens might appear. If this occurs, computer display, and click “Skip obtaining driver software click the “Yes” button. from Windows Update” to stop the search. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 8: Installing The Mac Dedicated Software
Mac App Store.” In this case, click the “OK” button to close the message. In this case, click the OK button to close the message. Then, control-click (or right-click) the file and click “Open”. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 9: Uninstalling The Dedicated Software
In this case, click the “Open” button. procedures for the operating system being used (Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 7). Select “TASCAM SERIES 102i_208i version x.xx” from the list, and double-click it. Then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Uninstalling the Mac dedicated software Delete “SERIES 102i_208i”... -
Page 10: Preparation
Use when the plug is abnormal could cause fire or electric shock. Contact the retailer where you purchased the unit or a TEAC service center (on the back cover) to request repair. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 11: Connecting Other Equipment
Mic preamp with S/MUX Connect these to the 1-2 (or 3-4 on SERIES 208i) input (When using the word clock output of a TASCAM jacks on the front of the unit. SERIES 8p Dyna as the clock master for this unit) -
Page 12: Midi Connections
PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in a sudden loud noise that could harm hearing, for example. NOTE The same signals are output at the same level (volume) from both PHONES and PHONES jacks. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 13: Using The Settings Panel
To save settings to the unit, To save settings using its Select button. to the unit, select “Save into the unit” under SceneMemory in the menu bar. (see “Saving Settings Panel settings to the unit” on page 26) TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... - Page 14 LOW MID: 0.25 - 16.00 (default: 1.00) 5 LCF button Click the LCF button to enable a low cut filter that cuts noise and other sounds at low frequencies. The LCF button lights when enabled. (Default: off ) TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i...
- Page 15 When the compressor is off, the compressor curve will appear but the meters will not be active. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i...
- Page 16 Click the EQ button to activate the equalizer. The EQ button will be automatically muted and unmuted when SOLO will light and the equalizer settings shown in the EQUALIZER buttons are used. section will be applied. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i...
- Page 17 When a pair is stereo linked, the buttons and knobs of the channels are combined. The channel level meters are also shown is a stereo pair. See “LINK button overview” on page 19 for details. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i...
- Page 18 While dragging, the value being adjusted is shown below and to the right of the RETURN knob. The indicator lights blue at levels of 0 dB or less and yellow at levels from 0 dB to 6 dB. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i...
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Page 19: Link Button Overview
When a LINK button is on (lit), the select button names change to a name used when the stereo link is active. Examples When the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 buttons are linked, the name of the button changes to INPUT 1-2. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 20: Information Page
This unit and the device that rates. is optically connected have If the connected device is also a TASCAM product, select different sample rates. “Auto - TASCAM Device” to set this automatically. OPTICAL A Input Status This shows the OPTICAL input Options: Auto - TASCAM Device, Manual - 44.1kHz/48kHz,... -
Page 21: Routing Page
AUX 4 NOTE The illustration above the ENABLE button shows an image of COMPUTER 1 operation. The Monitor Select knob does not function. COMPUTER 2 Output signals from Computer BUS 1-4. COMPUTER 3 COMPUTER 4 TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 22: Monitor Control Screen (Series 208I Only)
Drag the MONITOR MASTER channel fader up or down to Close adjust the monitor output signal level. Close the Settings Panel and quit/exit the software. The adjusted values are shown above the faders. Range: -inf. to 0.0 dB (default: 0.0 dB) TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 23: Initializing The Settings Panel
LINE OUT 5: AUX 3 (SERIES 208i only) i LINE OUT 6: AUX 4 (SERIES 208i only) i LINE OUT 7: COMPUTER 1 (SERIES 208i only) i LINE OUT 8: COMPUTER 2 (SERIES 208i only) TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 24: Using The Scenememory Menu
See “Saving Settings Panel settings to the unit” on page 26 for details. NOTE The Buffer Size item on the INFORMATION page is not saved. Windows version Mac version NOTE The select button settings on the MIXER page are not saved. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 25: Loading Settings Panel Settings
ATTENTION A scene memory that has never been saved contains no Settings Panel settings. If you try to load such a scene, the following message will appear. Windows version TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 26: Resetting All Scene Memories
Click the OK button to reset all the scene memories. The Buffer Size item on the INFORMATION page is not saved. NOTE Click the “Cancel” button to return to the previous screen without resetting the 10 scene memories. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 27: Notification Function
Put a check (4) in the “Do not show the same message again” checkbox to prevent the same window from being shown the next time the software is launched. i After closing the update window, you can reopen it by selecting “Update” from the “Help” menu. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 28: Application Guide
STANDBY switch off and restart the computer. i If you make this setting, sound will be output through this unit, but no sound will be output by the computer’s speakers or headphones jacks. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 29: Standalone Mode
When the power is turned on again, the various settings, including for the internal digital mixer and routings, will be those loaded when “Save into the unit” was executed while connected to a computer. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 30: Midi Implementation Chart
Other Thru Active sense × × Reset × × Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO –: YES Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO —: NO TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
If you are still unable to resolve your problems please contact turned all the way to the left (toward INPUT). TASCAM customer support with the following information If that is the case, turn the MONITOR BALANCE knob to the about the operating environment and details about the trouble. - Page 32 Performance”. NOTE Support for Bundled DAW software If an item is not shown, select the “Show Additional Plans” TASCAM does not provide end-user support for the bundled downward triangular button. Alternatively, click “Create a DAW software. power plan”. Please check the Help menu of the installed software to find where this support is available.
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Page 33: Specifications
±100 ppm Terminal on/off switch WORD OUT connector (SERIES 208i only) Connector: BNC Input voltage: 2.0 Vp-p (into 75 Ω) Output impedance: 75 Ω ±10% Sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 34: Audio Performance
2 GB or more iOS device Apple iOS device running iOS 10 or later Supported audio drivers Windows USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.2, WDM (MME), MIDI Core Audio, Core MIDI iOS device Core Audio for iPhone TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 35: General
SERIES 102i: 186 × 65 × 160 mm (width × height × depth) SERIES 208i: 296 × 65 × 160 mm (width × height × depth) Weight SERIES 102i: 1.1kg SERIES 208i: 1.6kg Operating temperature range 5–35°C (41–95°F) TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 36: Dimensional Drawings
186mm 65mm SERIES 208i 296mm 65mm o Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. o Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... -
Page 37: Block Diagrams
10 - Specifications Block diagrams TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i... - Page 38 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. https://tascam.com/us/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 and #4, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A. TEAC UK Ltd. https://www.tascam.eu/ Phone: +44-1923-797205 Meridien House, Ground Floor,69 - 71, Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS, United Kingdom TEAC EUROPE GmbH https://www.tascam.de/...
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