Rear Panel - Tascam 12 Owner's Manual

Rear panel

O USB port
This is a USB Type-C port. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-C)
to connect the unit to a computer. (see "Connecting with a
Computer" on page 51)
ATTENTION
The unit should be connected directly to the computer, not
through a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up if the
cable is too long.
P MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks
These analog outputs are XLR jacks.
i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
A MUSIC/TALK jack (9/10, 4-pole mini jack)
This is a 4-pole mini input/output jack.
By using a cable with a 4-pole mini plug, the signals output
from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks can be sent to the smartphone
while simultaneously receiving input from the smartphone.
S MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jacks (7/8-9/10)
These analog inputs are XLR/TRS combo jacks.
i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
The balanced XLR jacks are for XLR balanced mic input.
The TRS jacks are for standard TRS stereo line input. If only
the L jack in a pair is connected, the same signal was be sent
to both left and right channels.
When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument,
set the INST switch to on (pushed in).
NOTE
Activating the INST switch only affects the L jack.
D MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jacks (1-6)
These analog inputs are XLR/TRS combo jacks.
i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
The balanced XLR jacks are for XLR balanced mic input.
The TRS jacks are for standard TRS mono line input.
When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument,
set the INST switch to on (pushed in).
F DC IN 15V connector
Connect the included AC adapter (PS-M1524A) here. (see
"Connecting the power" on page 23)
2 - Names and Functions of Parts
G STANDBY switch
Press to turn the unit on and off.
V CAUTION
Before turning the unit on, lower the volumes of connected
equipment to their minimum levels.
Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could
harm your hearing or result in other trouble.
NOTE
Do not do this when the unit is operating (including
recording, playing back or writing data to an SD card). Doing
so could cause proper recording to fail and recorded data to
be lost.
H SUB OUTPUT L/R jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
J AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2 jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
ATTENTION
When the AUX OUTPUT AUX 2 jack is in use, the built-in
effects cannot be used. (see "Using the built-in effects" on
page 33)
K CLICK jack
This outputs the metronome click sound. (see "Setting the
click sound" on page 41)
L FOOTSWITCH jack
This standard TRS jack is for connecting a footswitch.
i TRS (Tip: FOOTSW1, Ring: FOOTSW2, Sleeve: GND)
NOTE
i This unit was designed to be used with unlatched
(momentary) footswitches that have to be pushed to
function (shorted when pushed). (see "Setting the footswitch
polarity" on page 47)
i By using a commercially-available splitter cable, two
footswitches can be used.
: MIDI OUT connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output connector.
This outputs MIDI signals sent from the computer.
If the MIDI TIMECODE or MIDI CLOCK/SPP items are set to
ON on the MIDI screen, those will also be output. (see "MIDI
functions" on page 44)
Z MIDI IN connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input connector.
MIDI signals input through this connector will be sent to the
computer.
X INSERT jacks (1-2, standard)
Use these standard TRS jacks to connect external devices
(effects).
i TRS (Tip: SEND, Ring: RETURN, Sleeve: GND)
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