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Tascam iU2 Owner's Manual

Audio/midi interface for iphone/ipad/ipod touch
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D01166020A
iU2
Audio/MIDI Interface
for iPhone/iPad/
iPod touch
This device has a serial number located located in
the dock connector cable compartment. Please
record it and retain it for your records.
Serial number: ____________________________
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01166020A Audio/MIDI Interface for iPhone/iPad/ iPod touch This device has a serial number located located in the dock connector cable compartment. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: ____________________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could CANADIAN ICES-003. void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. TASCAM iU2...
  • Page 3 For more detailed information about the disposal of old (c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your equipment can have serious effects on the environment and city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Dimensional drawings ..............31 Connecting with an iOS device ..........12 Connecting with a computer ........... 12 Connecting microphones ............13 Connecting a guitar ..............13 Connecting keyboards, drum machines and music players ....................14 Connecting monitor speakers ..........14 Connecting headphones ............14 TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Power can be supplied from a computer or from an iOS generation) are currently supported.) device using the dock connector Moreover, you can use the iU2 to record music cassette tapes • Works with the standard audio driver for iPhone 4/iPad 2/...

  • Page 6: Items Included With The Product

    • Main unit ....................1 We give hints and tips on using the iU2 when you see this icon. • USB cable ....................1 • MIDI-3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini-jack adapter cable ....

  • Page 7: Trademarks

    • Do not put this unit on top of a power amplifier or other • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in equipment that generates heat. the U.S. and other countries. • This unit comes with a protective sheet attached to its top •...

  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts

    PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in sudden loud USB from the computer output or all the way to the right noises that might damage your hearing or cause other harm. (INPUT) to output only the signals input through the unit’s jacks. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Set the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel to MIC or LINE cable can be recharged. according to the connected device. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 10: Left Side Panel

    (3.5mm stereo headphones) jack o Dock connector cable storage Use this jack to connect stereo headphones. Use an adapter This holds the dock connector cable used to connect iOS to connect headphones with a standard (1/4”) jack. devices. TASCAM iU2...
  • Page 11 Use this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the INPUT L and INPUT R jacks. unit. When the PHANTOM switch is ON, the 48V indicator on the top lights. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Set the HOST switch on the bottom panel to COMPUTER USB (for power supply) before connecting the unit to a computer. Use a USB cable to connect this unit to the computer as shown recharger in the illustration. Dock connector cable Computer iOS device TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 13: Connecting Microphones

    XLR connectors. Connecting a guitar TRS–XLR adapter cable Microphone Connect a guitar or bass to the (guitar) input jack on the front panel, and set the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel to GUITAR. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 14: Connecting Keyboards, Drum Machines And Music Players

    LINE. Headphones Keyboard, drum machine or music player Connecting monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to the LINE OUT L and R jacks on the rear panel. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 15: Connecting Midi Devices

    Sound and Audio Devices window of the Control Panel. If you want to monitor a sound module, keyboard/synthesizer or drum machine, connect its line outputs to this unit’s INPUT L/R jacks. You could also connect both its outputs and this TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 16: Application Guide

    LINE OUT and PHONES knobs. Sudden loud noises could damage hearing or cause other harm. Click the Playback tab, click Speakers iU2, and then click NOTE Set Default. The green checkmark is moved to Speakers •...
  • Page 17 4 – Application Guide Click the Recording tab, click Microphone iU2, and then click Set Default. The green checkmark is moved to Microphone iU2. Overload indicators Open the Recording tab of the Sound Control Panel, and then click Properties at the bottom right of the window.
  • Page 18 NOTE If using Windows Vista 64-bit, the level cannot be set using the computer. It can only be set by the iU2. To adjust the output level, use the LINE OUT and PHONES knobs on the top panel of this unit.
  • Page 19 Click the Levels tab. Set the level for Speaker to the maximum, then click OK at the bottom of both windows to close them. Use the MON MIX knob to adjust the volume balance between the computer and input signals. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 20: Windows Xp

    Click the Audio tab, and set the Default device under both PHONES knobs on the top panel of this unit. Sound playback and Sound recording to iU2. These settings adjust the level output from the analog line output (LINE OUT L and LINE OUT R) connectors and headphone output ( ) jack.

  • Page 21: Mac Os X

    As shown above, after clicking iU2 on the left side to Click the Audio Devices tab. select it, click the to open the menu and select Use this device for sound input to set the iU2 as the input device. Click again and select Use this device for sound output to set the iU2 as the output device.
  • Page 22 Set Default Input, Properties for, Default Output and System Output to iU2. For the Format in the Audio Input section, set the Use the MON MIX knob to adjust the volume balance sampling frequency and number of channels so that between the computer and input signals.

  • Page 23: Audio Application Settings

    4 – Application Guide Audio application settings Please consult the documentation or the maker of the audio application that you are using for how to make the necessary settings. TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 24: Midi Implementation Chart

    Number Range ************* Note ON Velocity Through Note OFF Polyphonic After Touch Through Channel Pitch Bender Through Control Change Through Program Change Through Range # ************* ************* System Exclusive Through Song Pos System Common Song Sel Through Tune TASCAM iU2...
  • Page 25 Real Time Commands Local on/off All note off Through Other Reset Active sensing Notes Mode 1: Omni on, Poly Mode 2: Omni on, Mono O: Yes Mode 3: Omni off, Poly Mode 4: Omni off, Mono X: No TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact the 2) Try increasing the buffer size used with your audio software dealer where the product was purchased from or the TASCAM (DAW). Distributor in your area. Please prepare to provide the...
  • Page 27 Is the INPUT L switch on the bottom panel set to LINE or MIC as appropriate? Sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the LINE OUT jacks. Is the power for the amplifier or speakers turned ON? Is the volume level raised? TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Line L input (INPUT L) Line output (LINE OUT L/R) INPUT L switch set to LINE Unbalanced Balanced Connectors: RCA pin jack Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4”) standard TRS jack Output impedance: 100Ω (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 29: Digital Output Ratings

    Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) Format: Standard MIDI format Total harmonic distortion MIDI output (MIDI OUT) 0.02% or less Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack (Mic/Line input to Line output, JEITA) Format: Standard MIDI format TASCAM iU2...

  • Page 30: System Requirements

    7 – Specifications System requirements General See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz compatibility. (http://tascam.com/). Quantization bit rate: 16-bit Power: supplied by iOS device via the dock connector cable or Supported OS: by computer via a USB cable Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit Power consumption: 2.5 W...

  • Page 31: Dimensional Drawings

    7 – Specifications Dimensional drawings 110 mm • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM iU2...
  • Page 32 User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user online. TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 http://tascam.jp/ 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 http://tascam.com/ 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC CANADA LTD.

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