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- Page 1 D01211920A US-1200 USB2.0 Audio Interface OWNER'S MANUAL Before connecting this unit to a computer, the dedicated driver must be installed on the computer.
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量 • Caution should be taken when using earphones or 机种 : US-1200 有毒有害物质或元素 headphones with the product because excessive sound 铅 汞... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
MIXER page .................18 EFFECTS page ..............21 Note about restrictions on the use of built-in effects ................21 Dynamics effects ............22 Send effect ..............24 Restoring settings to default values ......24 Resetting the effect settings ........25 Resetting the mixer settings ........25 TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 5: Introduction
1 – Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-1200 USB 2.0 Included items Audio Interface. Before using this unit, read this owner's manual carefully so that This product includes the following items. you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. -
Page 6: Trademarks
Trademarks • Install the unit so that it is level. • To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in top of the unit. the U.S. and other countries. -
Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts
Use the PHONES knob to adjust the headphone output level. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the PHONES knob. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other trouble. TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Use the MON knob on the front of the unit to adjust the output level. Connect monitor speakers, for example, to these jacks. (Tip:HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) DC IN 12V connector Connect the included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) here. TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 9: Installation
2 GB or more message such as, “The software you are installing for the hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows.” If this message appears, click “Continue Anyway” to proceed with the installation. TASCAM US-1200... - Page 10 8. The following screen appears when installation has completed. Click the “Reboot now” button. The installer will quit and the computer will restart. 6. Read the user license agreement and select “I accept the agreement”. Next, click the “Install” button to start installation. TASCAM US-1200...
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Page 11: Installing The Driver For Mac Os X
Mac App Store" • During driver installation a warning message such as "'TASCAM US-1200 X.XX' can't be opened because it was not “'TASCAM US-1200 X.XX' can't be opened because it was downloaded from the Mac App Store. ” might appear as a not downloaded from the Mac App Store.”... -
Page 12: Uninstalling The Driver
• When the Gatekeeper setting is not “Allow applications Uninstalling the driver downloaded from: the Mac App Store" "'TASCAM US-1200 X.XX' is an application downloaded Windows from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?” might There are two ways to uninstall the driver. - Page 13 Mac OS X 1. Double-click the “TASCAM_US-1200_driver_X.XX.dmg” disk image file that was used during installation, and double- click “TASCAM US-1200 remover” inside the folder. 2. Click the “Uninstall” button. Then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 3. The following screen appears when uninstallation has completed.
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Page 14: Connections
4 – Connections This is an example of US-1200 connections. Precautions before making connections • Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly. • Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby). -
Page 15: Usb Connection
• Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 16: Mixer Panel Settings
Apps screen. On this screen, click the “TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel” item under “TASCAM” to open the Mixer Panel. • In Windows 8, click “TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel” on the Start screen to open the Mixer Panel. NOTE In Windows 8.1, the application is not automatically added to the Start screen. -
Page 17: Status Display Area
Headphones computer will increase. • On Mac OS X, set the buffer size in each audio application that uses a buffer. For details, see the operation manual of the audio application that you are using. TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 18: Mixer Page
To change the channel to which the dynamics effect is assigned, click the channel name button of the desired channel. The previously assigned channel name button will become unlit, and the newly assigned channel name button will light. TASCAM US-1200... - Page 19 In addition to turning the MUTE button on and off, channels decibel values. will be automatically muted and unmuted when SOLO When using a pan slider to adjust the stereo position, the buttons are used current position is shown here. TASCAM US-1200...
- Page 20 MON MIX slider to the center position by clicking it while pressing the following key on the computer keyboard. Windows PC: ctrl key Windows PC: ctrl key Mac: command key Mac: command key TASCAM US-1200...
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Page 21: Effects Page
Reverb type switch This unit's REVERB effect has five types. Click the name of a reverb type to use it. The selected reverb type name will light. For details about each parameter, see “Send effect” on page TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 22: Dynamics Effects
• When the compressor is off, the compressor curve will appear but the meters will not be active. TASCAM US-1200... - Page 23 Sets the amount that harmonics are emphasized. HIGH FREQ knob The higher the value, the more they are emphasized. Sets the cutoff frequency of the HIGH band. Range: 1–100 (default: 75) Range: 1.7 kHz–18 kHz (default: 10 kHz) TASCAM US-1200...
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Page 24: Send Effect
Send effect REVERB To reset the mixer settings to their original values, use the Windows File menu or the Mac TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel This effect adds reverberations to the original sound. Multiple menu. sounds are delayed at various times with damping over time that is as natural as possible to produce reverberations like those of a hall, live-music club or studio, for example. -
Page 25: Resetting The Effect Settings
1. In the menu bar, Click “File” on a Windows PC or click 1. In the menu bar, Click “File” on a Windows PC or click “TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel” on a Mac to open a “TASCAM US-1200 Mixer Panel” on a Mac to open a pulldown menu, and click “Effect Reset..."... -
Page 26: Application Guide
2. Click “Sounds and Audio Devices” to open the “Sounds and 3. On the “Playback” page, right-click “Speakers TASCAM Audio Devices Properties” window. US-1200”, and click “Set as Default Device” in the pop-up menu that appears. NOTE When you do this, the green check mark (4) appears next to If you do not see this item, click “Sounds, Speech, and Audio... -
Page 27: Windows 8 And Windows Media Player
In OS X Mavericks (10.9), two options appear in the Audio Devices list: US-1200 (Bit Accurate) and US-1200 (Core Audio). Only the “US-1200 (Bit Accurate)” setting can be used as the input or output device. Do not use the “US-1200 (Bit Accurate)” option. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Apple menu. 2. Open “Sound”. See the end of this document for contact information. 3. On the Output tab, select “US-1200”. Installation fails. After completing the setting, restart the computer and check Installation completes, but the computer does not the sound of playback. - Page 29 “Adjust for best performance”. Windows XP 1. Right-click “My Computer” and select “Properties”. 2. Click the “Advanced” tab. 3. Click “Settings” in the Performance section. 4. In the Performance Options window, select “Adjust for best performance”. TASCAM US-1200...
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Page 30: Specifications
Rated input level (gain knob at MAX): −41 dBu (0.0069 90 dB or more (LINE IN to OUTPUT(BALANCED), 1 kHz) Vrms) Rated input level (gain knob at MIN): +4 dBu (1.228 Vrms) Maximum input level: +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms) Headroom: 16 dB TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 31: Computer System Requirements
Snow Leopard (10.6.8 or later) Computer hardware requirements Apple Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port CPU/processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor Memory 2 GB or more Supported audio drivers ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME) Core Audio TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 32: Dimensional Drawings
8 – Specifications Dimensional drawings • Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM US-1200... -
Page 33: Audio Flow Diagram
8 – Specifications Audio flow diagram Multitrack mode TASCAM US-1200... - Page 34 8 – Specifications Stereo mix mode TASCAM US-1200...
- Page 35 Note TASCAM US-1200...
- Page 36 US-1200 TEAC CORPORATION http://tascam.jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. http://teacmexico.net/ Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED http://tascam.eu/...