Introduction; Main Features; Product Parts - Tascam US-800 Owner's Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM
US-800 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface.
Before connecting and using the unit, please
take time to read this manual thoroughly
to ensure you understand how to properly
set up and connect the unit, as well as the
operation of its many useful and convenient
functions. After you have finished reading
this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual
from the TASCAM web site (http://www.
tascam.com).
Please also check the above site for the latest
manual updates.

Main features

Audio interface with 8 inputs and 6 outputs
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Supports audio formats up to 24-bit/96
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kHz
2 XLR/TS combo jack inputs (balanced mic/
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unbalanced instrument), 4 XLR/TRS combo
jack inputs (balanced mic/line)
S/PDIF digital input
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+48V phantom power can be supplied to 6
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microphone inputs
2 unbalanced line outputs, digital output
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and 2 headphone outputs
S/PDIF digital output
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Internal digital mixer for direct monitoring
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of input signals with little delay
Supports multiple clients, allowing
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simultaneous use of ASIO and WDM audio
protocols
PHONES jacks—a stereo phone jack
Two
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and a stereo mini phone jack—with a
combined output of 49 mW + 49 mW (both
output the same signal)
Input monitoring mixer uses digital
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processing to mix up to 14 ins and 2 outs
One MIDI IN connector and one MIDI OUT
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connector
1 – Introduction
Stand-alone mode allows use of inputs
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and outputs without being connected to
a computer by USB. In this mode, input
signals are output from the output jacks
according to the default settings of the
mixer and the output selections. This
allows the mic preamps to be used without
a computer.
Dedicated drivers for both Windows
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(Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7)
and Mac (OS 10.6)
Mac USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant
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USB2.0 High speed (480 MHz)
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Cubase LE 5 software included
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A note about computer operation
If you are unsure about how to perform
basic computer operations appearing in this
manual, please refer to the owner's manual
that came with your computer.

Product parts

The US-800 package contains the following
items.
Take care when opening the package not
to damage the items. Keep the package
materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased
this unit if any of these items are missing or
have been damaged during transportation.
Main unit ................................................................ 1
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AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520)
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Power cord for AC adaptor
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USB Cable .............................................................. 1
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CD-ROM (containing drivers)
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DVD-ROM (Cubase LE5)
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Cubase LE5 Quick Start Guide
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Warranty card ....................................................... 1
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Owner's Manual (this document)
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