Tascam iU2 Owner's Manual page 11

p HOST switch
Set which USB bus signal (dock connector cable or
USB port) is used. Set it to iOS DEVICE to use an iOS
device connected to the dock connector cable, or set
it to COMPUTER to use a computer (or similar device)
connected to the mini USB port.
a MONO switch
Set this switch to ON if you want to output a mono signal
from the LINE OUT L/R and
affects the signals input through the INPUT L/R jacks.
s INPUT R switch
Set this according to the sound source connected to the
INPUT R jack. Set it to LINE when connecting an electronic
instrument, audio device or other equipment. Set it to MIC
when connecting a microphone.
d INPUT L switch
Set this according to the sound source connected to
the INPUT L or jack. Set it to the GUITAR when
directly connecting electric guitar, electric bass or similar
instrument. Set it to LINE when connecting an electronic
instrument, audio device or other equipment. Set it to MIC
when connecting a microphone.
f PHANTOM switch
Use this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the
INPUT L and INPUT R jacks.
When the PHANTOM switch is ON, the 48V indicator on
the top lights.
jacks. This switch only
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NOTE
If the INPUT L or INPUT R switch is set to LINE or GUITAR,
phantom power will not be supplied to that input even when
the PHANTOM switch set to ON (phantom indicator lit).
CAUTION
• Turn the PHONES and LINE OUT knobs to their minimums
before setting the PHANTOM switch to ON or OFF.
Depending on the mic, loud noise could result that might
damage other equipment or harm your hearing.
• Do not connect or disconnect a mic while the
switch is set to ON.
• Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced dynamic
microphone.
• Supplying phantom power to some types of ribbon
microphones could break them. Do not supply phantom
power to a ribbon microphone if you are in doubt.
• When powering the unit by a computer running on its
battery, if the PHANTOM switch is set to ON, the battery
charge will be used more rapidly.
• Since phantom power is supplied through the USB bus,
when using the unit with a connected iOS device, you must
connect the Mini USB port to a USB recharger in order to
supply phantom power to equipment connected to the
unit.
PHANTOM
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