Connecting The Power; Connecting Microphones; Connecting Guitars, Basses And Similar Instruments; Connecting Electronic Devices And Other Audio Equipment - Tascam 12 Owner's Manual

Connecting the power

Use the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-M1524A) to connect a
power supply to the unit as shown below.
DC plug
TASCAM PS-M1524A (included)
1.
Connect the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-M1524A) to
the DC IN 15V connector on the back of the unit.
2.
Turn the nut on the DC plug to secure it to the DC IN 15V
connector.
ATTENTION
Always connect the included AC adapter (TASCAM PS-
M1524A) and AC adapter power cord. Use of a different
adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Connecting microphones

Dynamic mics
Connect them to the MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jacks on the
back of the unit.
Condenser mics
When using a condenser microphone that requires phantom
power, connect it to a MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jack and
then turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in). (see
"Setting phantom power" on page 31)
The PHANTOM +48V indicator lights when the PHANTOM
+48V switch is on (pushed in).
Connecting guitars, basses and similar
instruments
When connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument with high
impedance output (Hi-Z) directly to this unit, use the MIC/LINE
(BAL)/INST TRS input jacks, and turn the INST switch on (pushed
in) for that jack.
NOTE
When connecting an instrument with active output or when
the sound passes through an effects unit, for example, that is
connected to this unit, the INST switch does not need to be
set to on.
Connecting electronic devices and other
audio equipment
Use the following inputs to connect electronic devices and other
audio equipment.
i MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jacks (1-6, 7/8-9/10)
NOTE
When an INST switch is on (pushed in), input through the
MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST TRS input jacks will be unbalanced.
Connecting smartphones/portable audio
players
Use the MUSIC/TALK jack to connect a smartphone or portable
audio player.
Power outlet
By using a cable with a 4-pole (TRRS) mini plug to connect a
smartphone, the signals output from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks
can be sent to the smartphone while simultaneously receiving
audio signals from the smartphone on channels 9/10.
ATTENTION
i Connecting a cable to the MUSIC/TALK jack disables signals
input on channels 9/10 from the MIC/LINE jacks.
i Depending on the specifications of the connected device,
normal input and output of sound signals might not be
possible.
NOTE
i When signals output from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks are
returned to the smartphone, echo will not occur on the
smartphone because the sound from the smartphone itself is
not included in those output signals.
i When using a stereo mini plug cable, only audio signal input
is possible.

Connecting monitor speakers

Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier
and speaker system) to the SUB OUTPUT jacks.
Use the SUB fader to adjust the speaker volume.

Connecting headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack (standard stereo).
The following signals can be monitored according to the SOLO
and AFL switch settings.
i Signals output from the MAIN OUTPUT connectors
i Signals output from the SOLO L/R bus
i Signals output from the AUX 1 bus
i Signals output from the AUX 2/FX bus
V CAUTION
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.

Connecting a computer

Use a commercially-available Type-A-Type-C USB cable to
connect the unit to a computer USB 2.0 port.
When the USB connection is working, the USB indicator in the
screen operation section lights.
ATTENTION
The unit should be connected directly with the computer
instead of via a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up
if the cable is too long.
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