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Tascam 12 Owner's Manual

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Model 12
Multitrack Recording Console
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 042100800 Model 12 Multitrack Recording Console OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For U.S.A. Clean only with dry cloth. Declaration of Conformity Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance Model Number: Model 12 with the manufacturer’s instructions. Trade Name: TASCAM Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
  • Page 3 (e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/ accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment. TASCAM Model 12...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For China “仅适用于海拔2000m以下地区安全使用” “仅适用于非熱帯气候条件下安全使用” “環境保護使用年限” 产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量 机种: Model 12 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 品名 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr6+) (PBB) (PBDE) CHASSIS部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ FRONT PANEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 5: Wireless Equipment Precautions

    Labeling of authorization FCC ID: XEG-MODEL12 http://tascam.eu/en/kontakt.html EU Importer: TEAC Europe GmbH Model for Canada Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany Compliance of radio transmitter This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Radiation Exposure requirements Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Undoing operations ................33 About TASCAM customer support service ........11 Undoing the previous operation ..........33 Using the built-in effects ..............33 2 - Names and Functions of Parts .......... 12 Setting the built-in effect .............33 Top panel ....................12 Using the library ................34 Input channel mixing section-1 ..........12...
  • Page 7 11 - Using a computer to transfer data ......... 51 Connecting with a Computer ............51 Disconnecting ..................52 Loading WAV files from a computer ..........52 12 - USB audio interface functions ........53 Installing the dedicated software ...........53 Installing the Windows dedicated software ......53 Installing the Mac dedicated software ........54 Working with Gatekeeper ............54...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    AC power cord with any other device. Doing so o USB audio interface functions built-in could cause damage, fire or electric shock. i 12 tracks (10 input channels and MAIN MIX L/R bus) can be input to the computer Conventions used in this manual i 10 track outputs and computer outputs can be assigned to channel inputs (channels 1–6, 7/8, 9/10)

  • Page 9: Trademarks

    1 - Introduction Trademarks Precautions for placement and use o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. o The operating temperature range of this unit is 5 - 35 °C. o SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

  • Page 10: About Sd Cards

    The Bluetooth function of this unit is not guaranteed to this product from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com) enable connection or operation with all Bluetooth devices. to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service. Profiles Precautions for use This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles.

  • Page 11: Using The Teac Global Site

    You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site: http://teac-global.com/ In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language. Product registration Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM website to register your TASCAM product online.

  • Page 12: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Use the GAIN knobs to adjust the input levels of each equipment. channel. its SIG indicator will light green when a signal is input (-40dB or higher). If a SIG indicator stays lit red continuously, lower the GAIN knob. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 13: Input Channel Mixing Section-2

    When a PAN knob is turned all the way to the right (R), that channel signal is sent only to the right MAIN MIX L/R bus. It is not sent to the left bus. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 14: Equalizer Section

    When this switch is EQ IN, the equalizer will affect the output signals set with the AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch. When set to BYPASS, the equalizer will not be applied regardless of the AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch setting. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 15: Monitoring Section

    PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in a sudden loud noise that could harm hearing, for example. # AUX 1/2 /MAIN switch Turn these switches on to monitor signals from the AUX 1 and AUX 2/FX buses. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 16: Analog Output Adjustment Section

    MAIN MIX L/R bus i SOLO L/R bus i AUX1 bus i SUB L/R bus ( TO AUX 1 knob Use these to adjust the levels of signals sent from the built-in effects to the AUX1 bus. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Use these standard TRS jacks to connect external devices F DC IN 15V connector (effects). Connect the included AC adapter (PS-M1524A) here. (see i TRS (Tip: SEND, Ring: RETURN, Sleeve: GND) “Connecting the power” on page 23) TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    7 Transport status button setting” on page 43) This icon shows the recorder operation status. Indicator Meaning Stopped at the beginning of the file Paused Recording Playback 8 Playback position The current playback position is shown by a bar. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 19: Meters Screen

    Player and iTunes, is sent to channels 1-2. MTR RETURN Screen This shows the playback signal levels of songs recorded on SD cards. Channels that have recording data in the song Channels that do not have recording data in the song TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 20: Menu Structure

    Make USB audio settings page 57 INITIALIZE Restore factory default settings page 49 MEDIA FORMAT Format the SD card page 49 NOTE The settings for all menu items are retained even when the unit is turned off. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 21: Basic Menu Screen Operations

    Press the MENU button to open the Home Screen. Press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen. NOTE Press the F1 button to return to the Home Screen. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select different menu items. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 22: Preparation

    3 - Preparation Connecting the power supply and other equipment This is an example of Model 12 connections. Precautions before making connections o Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly. o Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby).

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power

    3 - Preparation Connecting the power Connecting smartphones/portable audio players Use the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-M1524A) to connect a power supply to the unit as shown below. Use the MUSIC/TALK jack to connect a smartphone or portable audio player.

  • Page 24: Connecting With Bluetooth Devices

    Press the SD card in gently to make it to come up. Select “Model 12” (this unit) on the other Bluetooth device. Pull the SD card out. When pairing succeeds, the PAIRING indicator will stop blinking and remain lit, and connection with the other device will be complete.

  • Page 25: Setting The Built-In Clock Date And Time

    DATE/TIME Screen appears before the Startup Screen to allow the date and time of the built-in clock to be set. (see “Setting the built-in clock date and time” on page 25) TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Display

    Press the MULTI JOG dial to move the cursor to the DIMMER item. Adjust the display brightness. Options: HIGH (default), LOW Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. Press the F1 button to return to the SYSTEM Screen. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 27: Managing Songs

    When the selected song is the current song, SAVE will appear and information about it will be saved. INFORMATION View information about the selected song. CLR ALL MARKS Clear all marks in the song. DELETE Deletes the selected song. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 28: Loading Songs

    The current song cannot be deleted. To delete the current song, load another song first. The song name, sampling frequency, bit rate, size, date and time last written will be shown. After checking, press the F1 button to return to the SONG Screen. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 29: Protecting/Unprotecting Songs

    Leaving a single space open: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a blank space at the left end of any row, and press the MULTI JOG dial. Canceling edits: Press the F1 button. Confirming the changes: Press the F4 button. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 30: Loading Songs Created On Different Tascam Model Series Products

    MAIN MIX L/R tracks will be loaded as MAIN MIX L/R tracks. “Menu operation procedures” on page 21) The song will not be converted. Example: Loading a song from a Model 24 to a Model 12 Source song Song after loading Tracks 1–10...

  • Page 31: Basic Recording

    When phantom power is turned on, the PHANTOM +48V indicator lights and a pop-up message appears on the display to confirm turning it on. Press the MULTI JOG dial to provide phantom power to the MIC/ LINE (BAL)/INST (1-6, 7/8 and 9/10) XLR connectors. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 32: Sig Indicators And Level Meters

    Recording The channel 1-6, 7/8-9/10 SIG indicators and level meters shown This unit can simultaneously record up to 12 tracks, including 10 on the Meter Screen can be used to check the levels of this unit’s channel inputs and the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

  • Page 33: Undoing Operations

    ” appears on the Home Screen, press the F3 button. The following confirmation pop-up message will appear. Press the F4 button to restore the previous operation and return to the state before undoing. NOTE To cancel redoing, press the F1 button. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 34: Using The Library

    The built-in effect cannot be used (because the AUX 2 jack is in use). NOTE When the built-in effect is off, the icon appears on the Home Screen. Press the F1 button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 35: Recorder Functions

    When the Home Screen is open and the recorder is stopped, press the MULTI JOG dial to enable direct locate By connecting the recommended TASCAM RC-1F footswitch mode. A cursor will appear at the location to be changed in (sold separately) to the FOOTSWITCH jack on the top of the unit, the recorder counter.

  • Page 36: Automatic Punch In/Out Function

    When the punch out point is reached, both track playback and input source signals will be monitored. The 0 button will become unlit. i Playback will automatically stop two seconds after the punch out point. The 7/9 button will blink. Rehearsal can be repeated. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 37: Using Automatic Punching In And Out

    When the punch out point is reached, both track playback and input source signals will be monitored. The 0 button will become unlit. i Playback will automatically stop two seconds after the punch out point. The 7/9 button will blink. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 38: Track Editing

    No track” pop-up message will appear. i To cancel importing a track, press the F1 button. i Importing is not possible under the following conditions. • Not enough open space is available on the SD card • There are no empty tracks TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 39: Swapping Tracks

    Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a track. Press the F3 button to delete the existing file and start Options: 1 (default), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 7/8, 9, 10, 9/10, 11, 12, conversion. This operation cannot be undone. 11/12 i Conversion is not possible if no MAIN MIX L/R bus file has been recorded.

  • Page 40: Mark Functions

    Repeat steps 1 - 3 to clear multiple marks. i To clear all marks in the current song, select the CLR ALL MARKS item from the menu list shown on the SONG Screen. (see “Clearing all marks” on page 28) TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 41: Other Functions

    Click is output during count in and COUNT IN+REC recording Click is output during recording Click is output during recording REC&PLAY and playback Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The CLICK OUT Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 42: Making Metronome Settings

    (see “Setting up the footswitch” on page 47) Turn the MULTI JOG dial to set the CLICK jack output level. Options: 0–50 (default: 30) Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The settings screen reopens. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 43: Setting The Count In Function

    Starting and stopping the metronome Set the time signature to 4/4, 3/4, etc. manually The setting range is from 1/1 to 12/8. (Default: 4/4) The metronome can be started and stopped at any time by pressing the CLICK button. o Press the CLICK button when the metronome is off to start it.

  • Page 44: Midi Functions

    MIDI time code is not transmitted. MIDI time code is transmitted. NOTE The MIDI time code frame type sent by this unit is 30 frames per second (non-drop). Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The MIDI Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 45: Mixer Functions

    SD card after the compressor. The signal of the channel is recorded to POST EQ the SD card after the equalizer. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The MTR/USB SEND POINT Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 46: Changing The Positions That Signals Are Sent To The Aux 1 Bus From Each Channel

    Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The signal is sent to the AUX 1 bus after POST FADER The MIXER Screen reopens. adjustment by the channel fader. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The MIXER Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 47: Footswitch Functions

    Options: NORMALLY OPEN (default), NORMALLY CLOSED NOTE When using a TASCAM RC-1F, set the POLARITY switch to “N.OPEN”. Select the MODE item, and open the MODE Screen. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the function to assign to Press the F1 the footswitch.

  • Page 48: 10 - Settings And Information

    The SONG Screen shows the use status of the “MTR” folder. For details about how to set characters, see “Editing text” on page 29. TOTAL SONG This shows the total number of songs in the “MTR” folder. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 49: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    (including malfunction and age). When the recorder is stopped, select MEDIA FORMAT on the SYSTEM Screen, and open the MEDIA FORMAT Screen. (see “Menu operation procedures” on page 21) QUICK: Execute quick formatting. ERASE (Recommendation): Erase and format the card. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 50: Playing Wav Files On Sd Cards (Sd Play Mode)

    Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen. i Press the F2 button to move up one level. NOTE Only WAV files can be played back. Unsupported files will not be shown. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 51: 11 - Using A Computer To Transfer Data

    To connect with a computer, use a Type-A to Type-C USB2.0 cable to connect the USB port on the back of this unit to a USB Backed up data can be restored to other Model 12 units. Since port on the computer.

  • Page 52: Disconnecting

    USB port. (see “Connecting with a Computer” on page 51) Click the “Model 12” drive on the computer to show the “MTR”, “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders. Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to transfer to the unit to the “MUSIC”...

  • Page 53: 12 - Usb Audio Interface Functions

    12 - USB audio interface functions Read the contents of the User License Agreement, and Installing the dedicated software select “I accept the agreement” if you agree to the terms. Then, click the “Next >” button. To use this unit as a USB audio interface with a Windows computer, dedicated software must be installed on the computer.

  • Page 54: Installing The Mac Dedicated Software

    12 - USB audio interface functions Next, click the “Install” button to start installation. Installing the Mac dedicated software NOTE i Install the Mac dedicated software on the computer beforeconnecting the unit to it with the USB cable. i Depending on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message might appear during installation.

  • Page 55: Uninstalling The Dedicated Software

    Open the Settings Panel in the following manner. Windows Changing the Gatekeeper setting o From the “Start” menu select “TASCAM Model Mixer” under “TASCAM” The Gatekeeper setting can be changed using the “Allow applications downloaded from:” item on the “General” page of the “Security &...

  • Page 56: Settings Panel Overview

    2 Buffer Size (Windows only) You can adjust the size of the buffer used to handle the On the “Playback” page, right-click “Model 12”, and click “Set audio input and output signals transferred to and from the as Default Device” in the pop-up menu that appears.

  • Page 57: Simultaneous Asio/Wdm Playback

    1 and 2 The sound input to the computer can be changed to allow on the Model 12. (MODE switches: PC) the MAIN MIX L/R bus signal to be sent to communication applications and streaming software.

  • Page 58: 13 - Midi Implementation Chart

    MTC full message when MIDI TIME CODE is ON When MIDI TIME CODE is ON When MIDI CLOCK/SPP is ON Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO –: YES Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO —: NO TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 59: 14 - Messages

    14 - Messages The following is a list of messages that appear in pop-up windows. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the Model 12 and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
  • Page 60 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit off and restart it. Player Error If these error messages continue to appear frequently, please contact the store where you purchased this UNDO not available unit or TASCAM customer support. Writing Failed Sys Rom Err System Err XX (XX is a number.)

  • Page 61: 15 - Troubleshooting

    Turn OFF and restart the Model 12. o Are that channel faders raised to suitable levels? o pp Remove the “Model 12” pairing record from the other o Is the MAIN fader raised to a suitable level? Bluetooth device, and try pairing the unit with that Bluetooth o Is a monitoring system correctly connected to the PHONES device again.

  • Page 62: 16 - Specifications

    WAV (BWF): 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks Recordable Channel Connectors: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Max. 12 channels (10ch + 2 stereo mix) Nominal output level: +4 dBu Maximum output level: +22 dBu Inputs and outputs Output impedance: 200 Ω...

  • Page 63: Computer System Requirements

    MIC w SUB OUT: 74 dB Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port MIC w AUX OUT: 75 dB USB/SD w MAIN OUT: 24 dB CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 GB or more TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 64: Bluetooth

    5 - 35°C (41 - 95°F) Dimensional drawings 343mm 79.1mm 31.5mm o Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. o pp Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 65: Block Diagram

    16 - Specifications Block diagram TASCAM Model 12...

  • Page 66: Level Diagram

    16 - Specifications Level diagram TASCAM Model 12...
  • Page 67 Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in Ce produit est sujet aux réglementations concernant la garantie légale the United States. (This warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED dans le pays d’achat.
  • Page 68 Meridien House, Ground Floor,69 - 71, Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS, United Kingdom TEAC EUROPE GmbH https://www.tascam.en/de/ Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany TEAC SALES & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD https://tascam.cn/cn/ Phone: +86-755-88311561~2 Room 817, Xinian Center A, Tairan Nine Road West, Shennan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518040, China Printed in China 0220.

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