Connections; Usb Connections; Audio Connections - Tascam US-1641 Owner's Manual

5 – Connections IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Vocal
microphone
USB
Computer

USB connections

Using the included cable, connect the US-1641 to your
computer as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. To
avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, do not

Audio connections

Connect the output signal of your mic, guitar, keyboard,
or other audio device to the US-1641, which will convert
the signal into digital audio and send it via USB to your
computer. Connect the output of the US-1641 to your
speakers (via an amp) or headphones, so you will be able
to monitor the audio signals coming into the US-1641 or
signals being output from your computer.
Mic
Connect your microphones to the MIC IN [1-8] jacks
(XLR). If you are using a condenser microphone that
requires phantom power, turn on the phantom power.
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Drums
Microphones
External
mic amp
Sound module,
CD player, etc.
Keyboard
Guitar
Bass guitar
Powered speakers,
or amp and speakers
Microphones
connect other USB devices to the USB bus used by
the US-1641.
USB keyboards and mouse are exceptions to this, and
will probably not cause problems.
NOTE
You can use more than eight microphones by
connecting them via an external mic pre-amp. In this
case, connect the output of the mic pre-amp to the
LINE IN [11-14] jacks on the rear panel.
Guitar
Connect your electric guitar and base guitar to the LINE
IN/GUITAR [9-10] jacks and set the GUITAR-LINE IN
switch to GUITAR .
Headphones