Rear Panel; Bottom Panel - Tascam LM-8ST Owner's Manual

2 − Names and Functions of Parts

Rear panel

ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (XLR connectors)
t
Theses balanced XLR connectors output the ST 2/AUX
bus signal.
(1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD)
y1 ST 2/AUX OUTPUTS (RCA pin jacks)
These unbalanced RCA pin jacks output the ST 2/AUX
bus signal.
ST 1 OUTPUTS (RCA pin jacks)
u1
These unbalanced RCA pin jacks output the ST1 bus
signal.
ST 1 OUTPUTS (XLR connectors)
i1
Theses balanced XLR connectors output the ST 1 bus
signal.
(1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD)
Signal ground (SIGNAL GND) connector
o1
Use a commercially available PVC-covered cord to
connect this connector to the signal ground. Note that
this is NOT an electrical safety ground (earth).
Ground lift (GND LIFT) switch
p1
Even when the ground connector is used to ground the
unit, this ground connection can be interrupted (ground
lift) by setting the
GND LIFT
BUSS OUTPUT connectors
a1
The ST 2/AUX bus signal is output through these
balanced TRS connectors. (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD,
Sleeve: GND)
MASTER BUSS IN switch
s1
Set where the signals input from the
connectors are sent.
MASTER BUSS IN input connectors
d1
The signal input through the balanced
BUSS IN connectors can be set to be sent to the ST 1
(MAIN), ST 2/AUX or both busses at once.
LEVEL switches
f1
Set the nominal input/output levels for the channel
inputs/outputs to +4 dBu or –10 dBV.
STEREO INPUTS (L/MONO) connectors
g1
These are balanced TRS line input connectors for each
channel. (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
6
TASCAM LM-8ST
switch to the left.
MASTER BUSS IN
TRS MASTER
Power connector
h1
Use the included power cord to connect the power
source.
CAUTION
When using this unit, always use the included power
cord. Moreover, do not use the included power cord
with any other equipment. Misuse of a power cord could
cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Bottom panel

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ST 2/AUX switch
j1
Set this to to send the input signals directly to the
ST 2
ST 2/AUX buss after being adjusted by the
knobs. Since this has no effect on the signals sent to
the ST 1 buss, this unit can be used as mixer with two
independent stereo busses.
Set this to to send the signals to the ST 2/AUX
AUX
buss after being adjusted by the ST 1 and then the
AUX knobs. Set this way, ST 1 can be used as the main
buss and ST 2/AUX can be used as an AUX send.
ST 2/AUX
ST 2/